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Sand blasted

Christine was dubbed an adrenaline-fuelled 'Supergran' by her companions on this trip to Namibia in 2000.

She�s also tried abseiling and white water rafting, and was short-listed for a Saga Endeavour Award this year.

Seen here sand-boarding the ex-primary school teacher says she discovered late in life that she had a good level of endurance.

Mike, who has asthma, is concerned he will hold people back when the going gets tough, he says.

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