On the Trim Trail

Fylde Coast YMCA members Mandy Wood and Lindsay Hart are embarking on a BIG mission this summer.

The ladies joined us in January with an action plan in mind – to shed pounds off their combined weight of 34 stone, to generally feel better in themselves and to ensure they stuck to it by setting themselves an inspirational goal they could not go back on!

So they are now in training for the biggest challenge of their lives – to walk and bike 614 miles across five countries in 45 days and to raise £5,000 for the mental health charity Making Space!

Read their first Blog Post - Travelling to a Smaller Size

Mandy and Lindsay

The Trim Trail Route

The ladies will walk and cycle from Blackpool Tower to Holyhead in Wales, catch a ferry to Dublin, before walking and biking to Larne in Northern Ireland, boating to Troon in Scotland and then hike and cycle down through the Lake District back to Blackpool!

More about the Intrepid Pair

Mandy and Lindsay both work as carers and have both suffered from mental health problems in their lives.

Lindsay, from Poulton says: “I am a carer for the Shared Lives scheme, and I offer respite in my own home for people with learning difficulties. Making Space is a brilliant charity to support.

“I’ve been overweight all my life. I’d like to shop in a wider range of clothes shops and look at my body without cringing!”

Mandy is a mum of three and lives in Great Eccleston. She said: “I want to walk in to the pub with my hubby and turn a few heads for the right reasons. Taking part in the family bike ride for once without feeling worried about my weight.

“My children need good examples in their lives – and I want to be one of them.”

Support Mandy and Lindsay – Donate

Support the ladies in their challenge and help them raise funds for a worthy cause.

Making Space is a registered charity specialising in supporting people with learning difficulties, mental health problems and dementia. The charity also support carers.

You can make donations via: www.justgiving.com/trimtrail

Follow Mandy and Lindsay

You can follow the ladies training progress and funny tales along the way. Keep an eye on our Y:Active Blog and also read their own Trim Trail Blog.

You can read their first Blog Post – Travelling to a Smaller Size

We will also keep you up to date with news and pictures throughout their journey on this website.