Slogging It Walk the Ashes!

Australia are heading to these shores in the summer for a hotly anticipated Ashes Series and three Taverners fans are taking on a massive challenge of their own – walking 670 miles and visiting every test match venue in the series.

The hosts of the cricket and mental health podcast Slogging It and long term supporters of the Taverners, Johnno Gordon, Eugene Berger and Simon Roberts, are in preparation for their challenge across the seven weeks of the Ashes series which will see them use no method of transport other than their feet to walk from Test match to Test match.

The trio are taking on the challenge to support the Taverners and the charity’s work to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. It’s the Taverners work to empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to raise their aspirations and reach their potential that inspired Johnno, Eugene and Simon to take on the Walk The Ashes Challenge.

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Having seen first-hand the impact of the charity’s programmes, they know the benefits that sport can deliver.

“At Slogging It, we believe that cricket has the power to bring people together and make a difference in the world. That's why we are proud to support the Lord's Taverners and their mission,” explained the trio.

“We’re thrilled to announce our challenge across 22 days of walking across all types of terrain and no doubt in all kinds of conditions to raise awareness and funds for the life changing work of the Taverners – and we’d love as many people as possible to get involved too.

“We’re inviting all cricket enthusiasts to join us on this journey and make a difference, either in person by joining us for a bit of the walk, by donating, or both! Whether you are a seasoned walker or a newcomer, this event is an opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and support a fantastic cause.

“Together, we can make real difference and have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of young people.”

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If you’d like to be involved or for sponsorship and other opportunities to support Slogging It, please contact info@sloggingit.co.uk

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Slogging it – 4 down, 1 to go

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Slogging it – 4 down, 1 to go

The monumental challenge of walking between all five Ashes Test grounds has just one leg to go after Slogging It complete the trek from Headingley to Old Trafford in time for what was a (very) wet five days of Ashes cricket.

Slogging it Ashes Walk - Over Half Way

Another huge 225 miles was completed last week by the Slogging It Pod, as they set off from the Home of Cricket to Headingley, ready for the first ball of the next Test.

Slogging it Ashes Walk – Second Leg Accomplished

Following the completed first leg from Tavs HQ to Edgbaston Stadium, the podcast trio have now smashed the second leg of their Ashes Walk and completed another 120 mile stretch from Edgbaston to Lord’s in time for the second Test match.

Slogging It Ashes Walk - First Leg Completed

The podcast trio began the first leg of their Ashes walk from Tavs HQ on Monday 12 June and 120 miles later, finished at Edgbaston Stadium.

Slogging It walk the Ashes

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Slogging It walk the Ashes

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