Viceroys are tough, Viceroys are crazy and new Viceroys certainly fits the mould, as after not running for 2 years after an accident which had doctors saying she would never run again, proved everyone wrong this weekend by not only just ‘running’, but running a challenging 20k, completing a Tough Mudder – respect and congratulations to personal trainer Lilly Mazzoni. Unbelieveably, Lilly has only just managed to start running again on the past month, after some amazing treatments from Steve Hobson (another new Viceroy!).

Lilly (originally from Brazil), tells us about her race: ‘It was very hard, mainly because of the weather as it was quite cold, but the team work was the main thing for me, as a few times I struggled a lot as I was scared of some obstacles, but they made me do it! It was a huge mental challenge because when you think you are nearly there someone say to it that’s it’s only half way… You think, what the hell? But you carry on because that’s why you are there, to get to the end no matter what.

The last 2 miles was the hardest, as any race really, but the feeling of crossing the finishing line after been electrocuted is priceless! I enjoyed a lot and can’t wait to do it again – it was a amazing experience and I recommend it.’

The amazing Lilly has been into sports since the age of 6, doing a lot of swimming and playing handball around the country representing her school. She moved to England in 2005 and loved it!

‘My aim now is to do an Ironman, which is happening in Brazil next May. I’m really looking forward to achieve this massive goal and I’m very inspired by some of our Viceroys athletes and I know they will give me more strength and help my training to make me an ironwoman.

Looking forward to meet you all guys!’

Can’t wait to meet you Lilly – we’re certainly in awe of you already.

New Viceroy Suzy Blandford has just started doing triathlons after a background  in running:  ‘I have completed 4 marathons and decided after injury at last year’s London marathon to have a break from the long distance for a while. My boyfriend had got into triathlons from a swimming background, so my first hurdle of being able to swim a few lengths was solved by his swimming lessons! I moved up from Devon to Surrey in December to be with my boyfriend (now fiance!) and as he was already a member of the pink club I decided to join too. I am hoping to get to know the local area a lot better on long bike rides, get use to riding in packs and learn to swim well enough so that I don’t have such a big gap to catch up my fiancé up on the run! As I am fairly new to Surrey and I am also looking forward to meeting lots of people.’

You’ve come to the right club Suzy – we’re a very friendly bunch! And huge congratulations on your engagement to Viceroy Matt Storr.