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…

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191 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…

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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,…

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31 Days carrying a 15KG Responder Bag

I’ve been a qualified volunteer Community First Responder with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust for 12 days shy of a year. It’s been a eye opener & rewarding experience, serving the communities in & around Milton Keynes, supporting frontline teams on 999 calls, aswell as providing first aid cover for events, even being…

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What’s in my camera bag for a Group Run?

My bag of blueness stood out in a sea of ultra vests, bum bags & lean carrying systems at Maverick Run Project’s Chilterns 14 mile Group Run Many asked what was in the bag of tricks, which really isn’t that big on the back of a taller individual… I carried a few extras being one of…

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