Fit4Purpose

Team Number: 9

Race Position: 22

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Team Fit4Purpose is made up of Ryan Richards, Ben Shannon, Susan Hunter and Linas. And has formed for the adidas Terrex race.

Both Ryan and Ben have raced under Fit4Purpose for a couple of years, the races ranging from 5 hours up to 24 hours so both will be entering into a new realm of expedition racing. Susan and Linas have joined the team and bring with them a variety of experience in racing and skills that will be utilized during the race.

The team was formed in March, with all members having a common goal, to compete in an expedition adventure race. With no members having multi day experience, the team knows that its going to be tough and they will be stepping into foreign territory.

Ryan has been adventure racing for a few years and has raced in Ace Race and Open Adventure races of differing length. He has also ridden the coast to coast. His main skill is his technical mountain biking and is looking forward to making the most out of the Lake’s descents. He is a trained bike mechanic so hopefully can keep the wheels turning on the team.

Ben is the team’s compass and posses excellent navigation skills. Ben has a background in mountaineering and climbing and general outdoor activities. He has raced numerous open adventures as well taking part in the 100Km “death march”.  Ben is a great all round member of the team.

Susan is the medic of the team, as a trained physiotherapist she should be able to keep the team in top shape over the 400Km. Susan is a very keen cyclist and regularly takes part in cyclo-sportives. And is a keen paddler.

Linas is the team’s think tank. As a business analyst he looks into everything methodically, nothing will escape this man. He has completed in a variety of different adventure races including, Ace Races, Open Adventure, Questars and Rat Races.  Linas is also a very good nav and a solid all rounder.

Team Fit4Purpose would also like to thank their sponsors Sea Kayaking uk for supplying them with boats for the race. High5 for their nutritional support and Elete Electrolyte. 

Further information can be found at www.teamfit4purpose.co.uk