charity run – James Mackeddie

Paras 10 – Roman Rampage

I’ve been wanting to stand on the start line of Paras 10 for over a decade, specifically the TAB, however, other events took priority, more so with the move to Catterick In March 2025 a new race started back in Colchester & I finally crossed the start line In true race fashion, I dodged the…

Jut’s Jolly Jog/Jeff

At the weekend I took part in Jut’s Jolly Jog/Jeff 17km of trail in and around Lavendon, Buckingham in aid of William Crook’s Brighter Future Fund. Carrying 17kg on my back for training with a little fundraiser of my own planned on the 22nd March (more to come), I thoroughly enjoyed the longest run I’ve…

The Running Responder

It’s time for a change. Nothing drastic. No new hair style, diet or hobbies. Instead somewhere to capture all activity related to raising awareness and funding for South Central Ambulance Charity. So, I’ve a new instagram page that’ll be the main home for all such shenanigans in the coming months https://www.instagram.com/therunningresponder/ I’ve been a CFR…

Newport Pagnell Carnival 5km with 15kg for charity

On Saturday I rounded off this years physical fundraisers for South Central Ambulance Charity running Newport Pagnell Carnival’s 5km in Community First Responder uniform, boots & a fully laiden 15kg response bag I won’t lie, it was a tough 29 minutes as runner 999. Lack of training swiftly provided a powerful dose of reality, powered…

5km run in full Community First Responder kit

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,…

My 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,…

Race with grey matter at the Brain Race

By: jamesmackeddie March 3, 2022April 2, 2022

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“The BrainRace is more than a mere physical test, and while speed and endurance may play a role in your team’s strategy, each pair must plan carefully to utilise strengths and maximise efficiency!“ On March 27th 2022, in Delamere Forest, Cheshire, a new style of race begins The Brain Race There’s a new race on…

Wings for Life World Run returns to Cambridge

By: jamesmackeddie December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

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May 3rd 2020 marks the return of Wings for Life World Run to the streets of Cambridge. Starting at 12:00 GMT, along with fellow athletes in countries as far and wide as Australia, Japan, South Africa and Peru, it’s a race with a difference. There is no finish line. What? What sets the Wings for…