Fun Before Fifty: The Final Fundraiser
Welcome to Fun Before Fifty.
Here is where you will be able to find resources relating to my 2023/24 fundraiser for Mind.
At the time of update (Tuesday 5 September, 2023), the campaign has been updated to run from 14 July 2023 to 11 July 2024, with the “simple” goal of running 52 marathons in 52 weeks (including at least one ultramarathon).
The highlights will include:-
- Ten Marathons in Ten Days (this was completed between 14 and 23 July 2023)
- Three Marathons in 24 Hours (This was completed on 1 and 2 September 2023)
- My first 100 mile running event at Track Wars XX
- The TCS London Marathon (21 April 2024)
- My 100th marathon on my 50th birthday, 1 June 2024
Fun Before Fifty Resources (click on each line for further details)
Fun Before Fifty Diaries
Fun Before Fifty Diaries: Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 2024
Way beyond the goal of reaching 100 marathons and also 52 in 52 weeks, the 2024 Manchester to Liverpool Ultra was a very special and significant day.
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Fun Before Fifty Diaries: 52 marathons in 52 weeks
This is the quickest of Fun Before Fifty Diaries with an update to my goal, shifting to 52 marathons in 52 weeks. Read on for more details.
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Fun Before Fifty Diaries: Good things come in threes
I've often heard it said that good things come in threes! I hope it's true as I look forward to the next big Fun Before Fifty event.
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Fun Before Fifty Diaries: Cheeky Double
In this latest Fun Before Fifty Diary, I update you on a cheeky double and look ahead to August and a very spicy looking September.
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Fun Before Fifty Diaries: Ten Marathons in Ten Days
Ten Marathons in Ten Days, the fabled TiT. This is the story of how I accidentally achieved my impossible dream!
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Fun Before Fifty Diaries: The Marathon Streak
I planned to start Fun Before Fifty with a marathon triple but it looks as if I'm embarking on an accidental marathon streak a bit longer than that!
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