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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One Year Sober

One year sober Yesterday marked a year of no alcoholic drinks Now I know many may think ah Chuck, you weren’t exactly a drinker to begin with. We’ll you are indeed correct, but that didn’t mean I didn’t Roll back to 2020 & sober me took the decision to start again to celebrate being able…

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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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It’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…

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Running 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…

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Walking 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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My Black Dog’s having a Big Bash!

My Black Dog have organised their first ever fundraiser on Thursday 2nd March, at Boisdale, Canary Wharf. With 200 guests, this special evening allows you to choose your table host, whether you purchase or ticket or a table. With many famous faces to interact with, fear not if you cant make your mind up, you’ll meet…

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World Mental Health Day

Life can feel disjointed & derailed at times. Little or big plans, intentions & thoughts, life is full of twists & turns Between you & me, I’ve not been firing on all cylinders since my father past last year. My running & riding has become something I speak of, rather than do. I’ve filled my…

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Ride For Someone – November 2022 Adventure

Ride for Someone In November I’ll be riding 440+ miles or 710 km on my Druid in memory of my father, over a long weekend Over the course of 10 years he drove over 1/4 million miles to see me & my sister, showing me what commitment, endurance & love are I’ll be keeping the…

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Hugo, Callum, Richie & Elton are swimming the English Channel

You may remember many moons ago, words and images were featured on this very website, of men normally found hiding under the waves, about to embark on a human powered effort of magnitude many us can’t imagine, let alone commit to. HMS Oardacious – 4 Submariners set to row the Atlantic Well, they’re at it again.…

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