On the 8^th October 2011 CFM's very own Danny Jacks will be taking part in the gruelling 12k Men Health' Survival of the Fittest'' run in Nottingham, hoping to add even more money raised at Project Canary.

So the actual run itself is part urban and part "rural". The start is a really pleasant run out of the City Centre, along the river Trent using paths and minor roadways, connecting up to the National Water sports Centre at Holme Pierrepoint and back into the city again, via Adbolton and the Nottingham Forest Football club ground. As for the obstacles; first up and even before leaving the event village runners will tackle our trademark hay bale wall. Once that has been scaled runners run out of the event village to cheers from other racers and supporters (feel free to come cheer Danny on) from there is across the river Trent and front up to the next obstacle in the vicinity of Lady Bay Bridge. This is called "PK:" It's fast, fun and extremely entertaining. Having free-run through the parkour zone, it's out into the fields and along the southern side of the River Trent until you come face to face with the Army assault course.

Following this, it's time to get wet. Very, very wet. As you enter the National Watersports Centre (www.nationalsportscentres.co.uk) and make your way to the river crossing. Having crossed it, you slide back into the water and complete a traverse of a small lake with the help of a knotted rope.

Out of the Water sports centre now and back onto minor roads that bring you back into the city. Next stop will be the Roadwork's slalom. You'll then come out into the open expands of parkland again and find yourselves at the "Urban Jungle." Think Kings of Dogtown - but for those of you who have seen the cult film which has inspired our obstacles, don't worry - you won't be skateboarding empty swimming pools. You WILL be negotiating an urban street scene over parked cars, under urban street furniture and maybe even laying down some moves on the half-pipe too.

Having re-claimed the streets, it's down to Nottingham Forest Ground for the For Goodness Shakes stadium climb. This is not the highest stadium in the land, but it DOES have a huge amount of steps. Enjoy the peacefulness of the place and imagine the roar of the terraces as you literally roar over the terraces!

Now you are homeward bound and you proceed back over the river on the route you left on; the final 2 obstacles await you in the event village itself. Having exerted yourself physically all the way here, you will now have to focus mentally on the penultimate obstacle; the Under Armour zone. Once you have engaged with this beast, you're on a glory lap of the field until you see quite possibly the most intimidating obstacle of the lot; the Men's Health Wall. This is where it all comes to a head; 12km of hard fought terrain, 9 obstacles and 1 to go. It's big, you are tired but the crowds are spurring you on.

Details on how to sponsor Danny will appear on this website so please support him the best you can as im sure you'll agree Great Ormond Street Hospital is a fantastic cause.