Sporting spotlight: Carolyn Mixture

Published: 3 October 2024 at 15:06

Carolyn Mixture with her 13 Bridges team sitting in a park wearing their medals

ARU Assistant Facilities and Operations Manager Carolyn Mixture tells us about participating in the 13 Bridges Challenge, covering 10 miles across London.

Name: Carolyn Mixture

Staff, student, or alumni: Staff

Job title: Assistant Facilities and Operations Manager

Faculty/Service: Estates and Facilities

In your own words, tell us about your sporting achievement or upcoming challenge.

I did the 13 Bridges Challenge with my friends for SSAFA Armed Forces Day on 29 June 2024.

We started at Trinity Square Gardens near Tower Hill and finished at Eel Brook Common after crossing Battersea Bridge – just over 10 miles. We completed the walk in five hours and 30 minutes.

Carolyn Mixture with her 13 Bridges team in front of the Houses of Parliament

How did it go?

We really enjoyed the day crossing all the bridges and walking along the Thames taking in all the sights.

What would you say to someone to inspire them to follow in your sporty footsteps?

It is definitely worth doing this challenge, as London is always a amazing place to visit with so much going on along the way.