Charity Running Challenge
Congratulations Michael
He has completed his run and raised a huge amount for us. Thank you so much for this amazing effort Michael.
Check out some of the photos from his journey across Scotland in the gallery below, and there is still time to donate so if you haven’t already then visit his JustGiving page here.
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- Day one of 31 day challenge. Time: 1h 6m; Distance: 10.24 km; Elevation: 93.7 m.
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- Day Two. Time: 1h 0m; Distance: 10.06 km; Elevation: 2.2 m.
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- Day Two. Time: 1h 0m; Distance: 10.06 km; Elevation: 2.2 m.
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- Day 4. Time: 1h 0m; Distance: 10.05 km; Elevation: 2.2 m.
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- Day 7 – 70 km complete – I can almost see Loch Lomond from here. Time: 1h 1m; Distance: 10.11 km; Elevation: 2.2 m.
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- Day 8 – rocky n hilly. Time: 1h 9m; Distance: 10.02 km; Elevation: 223.5m;
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- Day 9 – a slog. Time: 1h 6m; Distance: 10.03 km; Elevation: 33.5m;
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- Day 10 – much more enjoyable. Time: 1h 8m; Distance: 11.30 km; Elevation: 192.3 m.
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- Time: 54m 52s; Distance: 10.03 km; Elevation: 2.2 m.
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- Day 22. Time: 1h 6m; Distance: 10.03km; Elevation: 27.1m.
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- Day 23 – 8 to go. Time: 1h 2m; Distance: 10.05km; Elevation: 92.4m.
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- Day 24 – very relaxed, fun run. Time: 1h 27m; Distance: 11.56km; Elevation: 391.7m.
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- Day 25 – too hot for a ginger. I think the wind helped. Time: 1h 0m; Distance: 10.01km; Elevation: 2.2m.
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- Day 26. Time: 1h 9m; Distance: 10.07km; Elevation: 34.9m.
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- Day 30 – one day to go. Cosy. Only passed two cyclists. Time: 58m 51s; Distance: 10.54km; Elevation: 175.2m.
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- Day 31 – complete. Time: 1h 23m; Distance: 10.53km; Elevation: 242.3m.
Latest update on progress
Half way through my 310 km challenge to raise funds for Volunteer Edinburgh.
In the first 16 days of May, I have run a total of 163.19 km which is equivalent to running from Leith Walk, Edinburgh via Dunblane to Bridge of Orchy. I have climbed 1,471m. Ben Nevis is only 1,345m!
My legs are like concrete, so any donations would be very welcome to keep me going. Please visit the JustGiving page here.
The challenge
Help fund the valuable work we do by supporting our colleague Michael with his run.
Over the course of May he will be raising money for us with his Charity Running Challenge. The challenge entails running running 10 km every day for 31 consecutive days with a target of £3,100 and a stretch target of £6,200.
| Here are some key details about the run: | ||
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| 31 days | ||
| 10km per day | ||
| 310km total distance * | ||
| Over 3,700m of elevation gain | ||
* The total distance is roughly equivalent to running from Volunteer Edinburgh to Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands. | ||
The total distance is roughly equivalent to running from Volunteer Edinburgh to Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands.
How high will he go?
| Daily runs will typically include: | ||
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| 25 runs with approximately 100m of climbing | ||
| Six Sunday runs with over 200m of climbing * | ||
| Monthly total of an additional 30,000 calories | ||
| Total elevation gain across the month of over 3,700m † | ||
* Routes will vary. † Equivalent to running/climbing Ben Nevis nearly three times (1,345m each), Scafell Pike almost four times, or Snowdon over three times; or Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon once each. | ||
How far will he run?
Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands
The total distance is roughly equivalent to running from Volunteer Edinburgh here to Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands, and to make the challenge more engaging, each week represents reaching a major Scottish landmark:
Week | Landmark | Grid Reference† | Distance km* |
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| 1 | Kelpies | NS 90669 82082 | 70 |
| 2 | Glencoe | NS 95568 64832 | 140 |
| 3 | Ben Nevis/Fort William | NN 10536 74095 | 210 |
| 4 | Loch Cluanie | NH 11497 10443 | 280 |
| 5 | Eilean Donan Castle | NG 88136 25858 | 310 |
| Total | 310 |
* This is the estimated time required for each week.
† You can look up the grid references here. * Cumulative distance.
Find out more about his run and donate by visiting the JustGiving page here, or click on the button below:
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