Self-supported JOGLE - Aug 16th - Sept 8th 2020
RUN: 892 miles - FKT here
After losing a beloved friend, I decided to take on the longest run of my life:
John o’ Groats to Land’s End.
If that wasn’t hard enough, I chose to make the whole journey self-supported. I transported my own equipment, purchased food and supplies en route, and sleep out at night. All in the middle of a global pandemic!
WHY?
I completed the run in memory of my BF’s mum, Susan Northcott. She was a huge inspiration and supported to me from my teens and all throughout my adult life. Susan was an amazingly strong lady who loved adventures and sea swimming. I think she would have definitely approved of me doing this.
I also raised over £6,000 for the Forest Holme Hospice, who looked after her so well earlier this year.
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Day 1 to 6 of the Brutal Jogle
Day 7 to 14 of the Brutal Jogle
Day 15 to 24 of the Brutal Jogle
Precision Hydration Blog
I caught up with the guys from PH recently and answered some of their questions about the Brutal JOGLE…
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I consider myself a very normal person in terms of athletic ability. I hated sports when I was at school and have no real talent when it comes to swimming, biking or running fast.
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It doesn’t always work, but I'm fascinated with how far the human body and mind can be pushed. Basically, if I see something I don’t think I can do, I immediately want to try it…
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