The Felix Project (charity number 1100051 ) collects surplus food from supermarkets and distributes it to foodbanks, schools and charities.
On Saturday October the 10th I took part in their fundraising event called Climb The Capital in the “Eastern Cluster” of the City of London.
Participants had to walk or run up the staircases of three towers, these being the Cheesegrater, Scalpel and Walkie-Talkie.
A total ascent of around 1,890′ – that’s a third of a mile or, for any Scottish hillwalkers amongst you, more than half a Munro. It’s also about five St Paul’s Cathedrals or almost a couple of Eiffel Towers.
I was amongst the participants.
Three skyscrapers, 125 floors, 3000 steps, one 70 year old tour guide.
Am pleased to say I managed the combined ascents in 47 minutes and 11 seconds placing me 113th out of 129 participants.
Individual climb times were:-
Cheesegrater, 47 floors: 17 minutes, 48 seconds.
Scalpel, 42 floors: 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Walkie-Talkie, 36 floors: 15 minutes, 34 seconds.
(the latter a bit slower because we were chatting for the last twenty floors!).
Anyway, should you feel inclined to put your hand in your pocket after the event then anything you feel disposed to give will be gratefully received.
Details at justgiving.com/page/andy-ellis-felix-project