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Helen has worked as a Challenge Medic with DA for a number of years, having realised the opportunity to combine both her career and her love for travel. She's passionate about trekking and Asia as well as helping people like you to realise their potential by completing an adventure that takes you out of your comfort zone! 

Here she tells us about her favourite challenges, greatest achievement and her top tip for trekking in Asia. 

16, 28, 33, 45, 47, 51, 53, 63, 88, the ages of all the people I know who have been affected by cancer, with the average age being 47.

I wish I could say I was good at maths to say I could have worked that out, but surprisingly I'm not. 47 is the age my mum Kathleen Ann was when she died of breast cancer in 1996. Macmillan Cancer Support has been a part of my life now for the last 27 years and I am sure they will be for the rest of my life in some capacity.

I'm Phil Minns, fundraiser and volunteer ambassador for Macmillan. 

Are you thinking about embarking on a cycle challenge? 
Well before you dust off your bike and start clocking up the miles with the gusto - make sure your bike FITs you. Why? Because much like walking several miles in ill-fitting shoes, you'll soon start to feel sore and develop aches and pains that could prove debilitating the further into your cycle event you get. 
Luckily, our resident mechanic and DA leader Chris is on hand to help. So whether it's London to Paris or through the dirt tracks of Zambia to Victoria Falls that you've got on the horizon, watch this first!

'On yer bike!'

The world of cycling is more popular today than it has ever been before. Governments are getting wise to the benefits of having more bikes on the road, so the implementation of new cycle lanes, 'cycle friendly' cities and cycle to work schemes are making it easier than ever to get on the saddle.

Whether you have never cycled before or you’re a seasoned veteran whose bike in the shed acts more like an old clotheshorse, check out this blog to find out why now is the best time to get out on the road!

Let's get straight to it. We can talk all we like about beautiful scenery, inspiring achievements and the fitness benefits of a long trek - all of which are good and true, but let's face it, if you've got blistered feet no matter how amazing the view from the mountain summit you're not going to fully enjoy the experience. 

So here's some sound advice (from personal experience) on how to keep your feet happy whilst trekking.