Sunday training 6 hours down the Forth from Stirling into the river Carron and protage into the Forth and Clyde canal.

That was the hardest session I have done in years. 6 hours with the last 3 in 20mph cross and head winds and against tide. The idea was a trial run to get from Forth into the Forth and Clyde canal. The verdict, well I did it but now I'm wasted, not sure how I would manage another 18hrs.

When the going gets tough I try to remember what Mum and people like her are going through. For them there is no end in sight their troubles and difficulties are with them constantly. It must take an enormous effort each day to keep going and be positive. I am always inspired by the fighting spirit from Mum and there is no sign of self pity.

http://www.pspeur.org/

On the 23-24 June this year I am hoping to paddle for approx 24hrs from Stirling to Glasgow and then Edinburgh covering more than 100 miles.
The aim is to raise as much money as possible for the PSP association and also to raise awareness for this disease.
PSP (Progressive Nuclear Palsy) is a progressive disease with no treatment or cure. Gradually sufferers lose their ability to speak and lose strength in their limbs. In the final stages they will be bed bound and tube fed. While their bodies fail them, very often they are still very aware of what is going on. The PSP association help families and their carers to understand the disease and fund research to find treatment and a cure.