Surely Paula, you say, life is challenging enough? So why then did so many people set themselves weird and wonderful challenges during the various lockdowns, which, in themselves were really challenging?

There are many theories about the satisfaction we get from a state of ‘flow’ when were are doing chellenging things which we just about have the skill for. There are yet other theories about how when we make tasks into a game they not only become more fun but we also achieve our goals better.

Here is a little video of me trying to rollerskating up Everest Rd in Fishponds, trying to skate the height of Everest over several days. https://youtu.be/rB2ldVSwu_I.