I’ve volunteered as a Community First Responder for South Central Ambulance Service for 2 1/2 years, part of the Newport Pagnell & Olney Team. As well as responding to 999 calls ahead of an Ambulance, I’ve also provided first aid cover at many of Newport’s events during this time. We attend cardiac arrests, heart attacks,…
Read MoreKnow YOUR Pear
Testicular cancer is the #1 cancer in younger guys. We are hearing a lot about mental health affecting young men (do I still class, I recently turned 34) and how support within local communities is lacking. But how often do we talk about our balls, our pair, our meat and two veg? You may now…
Read MoreDave Phillips & Hannah Rickman win the 2024 SILVA Northern Traverse races
Press Release Dave Phillips and Hannah Rickman have claimed victories in the 300km 2024 SILVA Northern Traverse. After a race in which athletes faced the extra challenge of the impact of Storm Kathleen, Phillips completed his journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay early on the morning of Monday 8 April, while Rickman finished…
Read More191 miles with a 14kg weight for charity
Back at the turn of the year, I carried a 14kg weight for 5 miles everyday of the month, with a 4x4x48 challenge thrown in on the 19th, 20th & 21st January – read more about that HERE! This was to raise awareness and funds for South Central Ambulance Charity, who fund Community First Responders…
Read MoreSILVA Traverse events return with four ultras in five days
Press release Ultra runners are preparing to tackle a series of races across the north of England, starting on Saturday morning. Over the course of five days, almost 400 athletes will take part in the SILVA Northern Traverse, Lakes Traverse, Dales Traverse and Moors Traverse. Among the participants will be elite runners, plus participants who…
Read MoreMy 4x4x48 for South Central Ambulance Charity
Back on the 19th, 20th and 21st of January 2024 I completed my 3rd 4x4x48 The wind was whipping, rain accompanied the night & my 3rd 4x4x48 challenge was the best yet 4 miles, every 4 hours for 48 hours, with an additional 20 minutes of CPR Compressions following each round. On this kick off,…
Read MoreRIDE BIKE CLIMB VOTE!
The below is a press release from Protect Our Winters Europe. Now I appreciate many of you may be thinking but I’m in the UK, how is this relevant to me? The activities we collectively love are linked to the climate – the odds are if you have stumbled onto this website, you like running,…
Read MoreIt’s not about being Batman, it’s about standing up & being there when it counts
It’s not about being Batman, it’s about standing up & being there when it counts Pain & struggles are often hidden in plain sight Often, it’s not till a conversation is had, you realise a friend who seemingly has things going for them could be having the hardest moment of their life. Many people carry…
Read MoreRunning a mile in another man’s shoes
Today I ran a mile in another man’s shoes The same 35kg of additional weight balanced on my back – but this figure is merely a distraction, a number that may catch attention We are used to the idea of a rucksack, bucket or jar being filled gradually, until it eventually becomes too much to…
Read MoreWalking a mile in another man’s shoes
This morning I walked a mile in another man’s shoes With 35kg of additional weight on my back, it gave me a brief glimpse of the accumulative strain men can suffer with Whether it’s prostate or testicular cancer, your mental health or sucicide ideations; there is help out there & @movember exist to support &…
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