Finally – a late start in the day for this challenge – superb! Headed down to Brighton, with temperatures slightly warmer than the last time I did a challenge there. Instead of the icy cold sea, the coals I was walking on were over 550 degrees!
We had a training session before doing the walk, which included how to do it, what to think about, what happens and then the psychology at work. Scott Bell, Guiness World Record holder, was on hand to explain the mentality needed to achieve the feat. To demonstrate this he requested a volunteer – so obviously I had to put myself forward! He held the pointed end of an arrow to his throat and I had to hold a plank of wood in my hands against the other end. He then jerked his neck forward to snap the arrow in half.
I was impressed! Then I realised that he wanted me to do the same! It’s not every day that you place the sharp point of an arrow on your throat, but I knew I could do it. With a quick movement forwards I forced the arrow towards the wood and it snapped in half – and thankfully the blood did not flow!
Well after snapping an arrow with my neck, firewalking was going to be easy! There was a superb crowd down on the Brighton sea front and I got to meet the Deputy Mayor of Brighton again, as she opened the proceedings, surprised that I was doing this crazy stunt.
The temparature was over 560 degrees – and with my crazy hat on – it was time to take a little walk…
The first attempt felt like walking on very hot sand. You decide when you want to go – and you go – it’s as simple as that.
I was up for more, so then proceeded to have a further 4 goes! Unfortunately I had to finish at 5, as the organisers had to pack up.
A superb job by Adventure Unlimited for organising the event and all the other participants for completing a challenge of a lifetime.
A word to anyone who has ever thought about doing a silly thing like walking on fire – don’t just think about it – CHOOSE your challenge, ACT it out, then who knows – you might just CHANGE your life! Just make sure you do it with an organised event.
Well I didn’t go to hell for walking on fire, it was 7th heaven and now it’s on to challenge 8 – the London to Brighton Bike Ride on 20th June.
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