Worldwide Exercise Flash-Mob starts today 23rd

Are you part of it?

The Msk Elf Join the Musculoskeletal Elves Team (on the 5×50 registration website #TheMSK_Elf). By running, walking, cycling 5k a day for the 7 days from 23rd to 29th November the organisers aim to cover the equivalent distance of 5 times round the world. It’s not aimed at the fit – it’s about getting everyone involved. Visit the 5×50 website for full information and to join the challenge.

Doc Andrew Murray is running 7 Ultra Marathons on all 7 continents within 7 days this week.

Some people are really taking this seriously. A colleague of the Musculoskeletal Elf Doc Andrew Murray is running 7 Ultra Marathons on all 7 continents within 7 days this week. His destinations will be Antarctica, Patagonia, Atlanta-USA, London, the Pyramids of Egypt, Dubai and finishing his incredible journey at the Sydney Opera House, Australia. He’s doing this to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise (he now works for the Scottish Government on this) and also for The Scottish Association for Mental Health.

Andrew’s route is here. For a bit of a laugh here is a trailer for some TV he’s making about the trip. He massively appreciates the support he’s had for his previous challenges. If you know anyone- or are interested in supporting Andrew this would be MASSIVELY appreciated in 2 ways

So come on BE PART OF IT with Andrew, the Musculoskeletal Elves and a few well known faces. Visit www.5×50.co.uk for full information and to join the challenge. By running, walking, cycling 5k a day for the 7 days from 23rd to 29th November we aim to cover the equivalent distance of 5 times round the world. It’s not aimed at the fit- It’s about getting everyone involved Please pass this onto your friends and colleagues, they can register here http://5×50.co.uk/register and take the Challenge with you – you can even create a team together. (And we’ve got some promotional posters for your workplace! here, and attached

Andrew is also raising money for Scottish Association for Mental Health-GetActive program. This is a great charity that he’s passionate about. His JustGiving page is here in case you know anyone that would be happy to support this

For those of a more adventurous nature how about a sustained challenge?
Try 30 mins of physical activity per day (on average) for a year Sign up here

For more information on the benefits of exercise

please watch the excellent 15 mins video by Doc Mike Evans 23 1/2 Hrs and spread the word by sharing on facebook or twitter or with friends

The Musculoskeletal Elf