192 Miles Coast2Coast for Footprints, Nottingham

Hi my name is Des and on 7th September 2024 I plan to start my biggest challenge to date, the Official Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path from St Bees Head in the west, to Robin Hood’s Bay overlooking the North Sea.

Looking to complete 7 marathons in 7 days, this is a huge step up from the half and full marathons I've taken part in before. This will be a challenge like no other – not naturally fit, I take on such tasks to prove that when we put our mind to it, the human body can do absolutely anything we want it to.

The inspiration to take on this particular challenge came to me after a minor health scare, realising my real passion is fundraising and supporting good causes, and that I'm not living if I'm not showing the determination it takes to train for something so...BIG!

Also, the realisation that since making huge life choices only 7 years ago, this is the kind of thing that makes me most happy. A big advocate for mental health and self-development through a running group I lead in Nottingham, I speak openly about my ups and downs and personal development. I see C2C as another chance for me to inspire others into making positive changes.

In the last 7 years I have raised nearly £200k by taking part in walking and running challenges, creating community running and walking events and supporting others wherever I possibly can...believe me, helping others is always the first and easiest way to feel good about ourselves.

All support will be most welcome and sincerely appreciated – it will also make what is going to be an extremely tough training schedule a little bit easier to bear. 

All proceeds will go to Footprints Conductive Education Centre, a Nottingham based charity which transforms the lives of children living with mobility and communication difficulties across the East Midlands.  

I recently visit the Iona School, witnessing firsthand their incredible work. Within minutes I was hooked! I challenge anyone to check Footprints out, and to come away not blissfully inspired by what they do.  

www.footprintscec.org

Thank you so much for taking time to read. 192 miles... what am I doing?!