Fan dance(s)

I stumbled across the The Special Forces Experience (TSFE) by "accident" in 2021 when I signed up for my first base camp weekend full of fear of the unknown for what was ahead of me, I was woefully unfit and poorly prepared mentally for the toughness of the next 2 days, but something clicked and I became hooked on thier events. The organisers (neuro)scientific approach to building self confidence, pushing yourself beyond perceived limits and overcoming self imposed boundaries quite simply blew me away! It was exactly what I needed after losing all my fitness confidence in lockdown. I had never done anything like it before, I recall describing it as a life changing experience, I was instantly keen to explore thier other events which led me to the The Fan Dance and this years fundraising challenge.

The Fan Dance is iconic in the military world, it is a 24km route march in the Brecon Beacons which is part of the infamous SAS Selection Test. Up and over Pen-y-Fan a winter and summer version so participants get exposed to both extremes of the weather from icy ground in January to sweltering heat and insects in June.

thesfexperience.co.uk/events/the-fan-dance-series/

Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Para’s 10 in May a load bearing (Bergen carrying) event is still on my to do list.

my slightly amended Fan Dance challenge for Reclaim Lives in 2023 is.......

• Clean Fatigue Fan Dance 21st January 2023

• Trinity (three!) Fan Dances 17th/18th June 2023 - Clean Fatigue - Fan Dance during the day Saturday, overnight Saturday and then again on Sunday morning - the ultimate hattrick!

Whenever I have moments of doubt as to whether I can complete it, knowing I am doing it for this brilliant local charity will keep me focussed, motivated and accountable.

Reclaim Life is a registered charity offering a free, therapeutic and wellbeing life coaching programme across Bedfordshire. Reclaim Life have a dedicated team of volunteer life coaches helping people who are experiencing emotional distress to understand their emotional needs, learn coping strategies and share techniques offering practical help in the here and now.

They focus on
-Reducing anxiety

• Breaking the cycle of depression
  -Treating psychological trauma
  -Managing anger
  Stopping addictive behaviour
  -Better management of health conditions
  -Harmonising relationships

enabling you to Reclaim Life

Thanks for taking the time to read, thanks in advance for any donation you might be able to make throughout the challenge, if you can't afford a financial contribution - just a word of encouragement will be just as welcomed as the effects of Peri Menopause just seems intent in making every physical and mental barrier that little bit harder to overcome.

reclaimlife.net/supporting-us/