Find out if you’re up for a challenge or if the challenge is to get you up….
1. To you, a ‘challenge’ means… a. Having a boat race against the rugby opposition on a Saturday evening b. Testing yourself to the optimum of physical exhaustion c. Doing the Times Crossword within a week
2. When you’re doing your weekly work out, do you… a. Walk up and down the stairs at work rather than taking the lift b. Run the 10 miles to and from work as well as visiting the gym twice a day c. Ensure you hide the remote so that you are forced to get up to change TV channels
3. It’s Saturday in early spring and the sun is shining. What do you decide to do to enjoy the day? a. Join your friends down the rugby club to play in the local charity fixture b. Get on your bike and cycle to the coast for a refreshing dip c. Close the curtains to stop the glare while you conquer the baddies in Grand Theft Auto
4. When you buy your weekly shop from the supermarket do you generally purchase… a. A good healthy balanced diet with a few treats to keep you happy b. Fruit, vegetables, juice and energy bars c. You don’t shop generally; take-a-ways and fast food snacks as and when you are hungry suffice
5. You’re running late for a night out, what do you do to try and get there on time? a. Run all the way to the station and jump on the next train to town b. Jump on your bike to dodge the rush hour traffic c. Order a taxi to collect you from home; it will cost a fortune during rush hour but at least you won’t break into a sweat
6. You want to book a holiday for you and a group of friends. Do you… a. Check in the garage to see if the tent is still in one piece and the paraffin stove is primed b. Run down to the local library to research the best week-long hike, either Mont Blanc or Coast-to Coast c. Immediately go to the 18-30 website and check out the club scene in Ibiza
7. You win ‘best employee of the month’ and receive a gift voucher to spend. Do you… a. Put it towards your winter ski holiday with the family b. Buy the latest GPS so that you can go exploring even more c. Take all your friends and family out for a lavish evening of good food and wine
8. You are planning your 50th Birthday Party. You decide to celebrate by… a. Asking friends and family to make donations to Wooden Spoon rather than accepting presents b. Prove you are still fit and healthy by participating in a Spoon Challenge event with your three closest friends c. Host a big BBQ at home for the family and your closest friends complete with caterers and waiters to ensure you can have the most fun
9. On Christmas morning do you… a. Go out with the kids to test ride their new bikes b. Embark on your usual training regime; you don’t want to gain an inch during the festive season c. Enjoy the excuse to indulge in all the rich festive food and back-to-back trashy movies
10. You are very stressed at work and your spare time is precious do you spend it… a. Having a relaxing massage and pampering yourself at the spa b. De-stressing down the gym with a very physical work out c. Get your mates out to help you forget about the pressure
11. Your idea of a perfect evening is: a. Hosting a fundraising event for friends and family b. Training for your next charity challenge c. Attending a fantastic charity fundraising event with your friends
You selected mainly B’s - You are a fitness fanatic Congratulations, you meet every criteria for a Spoon Challenger! You are seriously energetic and love the outdoors. You like to put your mind to any new task and don’t like to be defeated by any obstacles. You like to push yourself mentally and physically and the more adventurous the challenge the more excited and dedicated you become. You would be an ideal participant it the Great Lakeland Challenge, Four Peaks or the End2End where the need to dig deep to grind out that last mile is the most satisfying reward. Your competitive spirit will be tested and your drive to succeed and challenge yourself is the ultimate goal. Don’t waste another minute thinking about it, sign up now and start that intensive training regime.
You selected mainly C’s - You only like one form of the six-pack Lets be honest you are not into fitness at all, in fact exercise is a banned word in your house. A challenge for you is getting past the sports shop on the high street without breaking out into a nervous sweat. However, you are a very caring and generous person and you do want to support Spoon. But you are probably right in thinking that it would be best to do it via other means. So why not sign up for a dinner event or show your support at a golf day or rugby match where the emphasis is having fun while fundraising. Maybe the fitness bug will attack you in the future. You know where Spoon is when you think you are ready for that challenge!
You selected mainly A’s - You are a fun loving fiend You are just the type of person Spoon is looking for! Average fitness and fun loving rugby supporter, loads of great mates and a leader amongst your peers. You are always up for having fun and trying something new….even a Spoon Challenge. The Four Peaks Challenge or the Great Lakeland Challenge would be right up your street. Suitable for those with average fitness who enjoy being part of a team, working hard but also playing hard when it’s all over. The Spoon BikeFest is also ideal for you and your family and friends, a perfect day out, just as you like it. The challenge for you will be to take out as much as you put in through your energetic fundraising and infectious drive to enjoy yourself while helping others. So go and rally the friends and family and sign up for some fun next year.
