My Activity Tracking
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My target 100 mi
Iām running 100 Miles in October with Dogs Trust!
The aim of Dogs Trust is to give stray and abandoned dogs a second chance at a brighter future with responsible, caring new owners.
Last year, they cared for 11,707 dogs across the UK and Ireland, rehomed 9,914 dogs, and helped deliver nearly one million meals to dogs in need through Fareshare foodbanks.
Your support helps them continue this vital work, especially as the cost of living crisis adds increased pressures for dog owners. The work of Dogs Trust is only possible with donations like yours. If youāre able to make a small contribution, I know theyād be incredibly grateful ā and so would the dogs!
Thank you for helping me reach my goal š¾
My Achievements
Shared Page
Updated Profile Pic
Self Donated
Thanked Donor
Fundraising Page
Raised Ā£150
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Goal
50% of Distance Travelled
Reached Distance Goal
Added image to gallery
50% of Distance Travelled
My Updates
101 mile complete
Last day 8.5 to go
75 mile now achieved.
Half way there, 50 mile achieved by 16/10
100 Miles, One Month, and Probably Several Questionable Decisions šāāļøš
Iāve decided to do something that, at the moment, sounds like a really good idea.
Iām going to run 100 miles over the course of one month.
That works out at roughly 3 miles a day, which when you say it like that doesn't sound too bad. Three miles? Easy enough, right?
Well... that's what I'm telling myself anyway.
I actually like running. Thereās something about getting outside, putting one foot in front of the other and clearing your head that I really enjoy. Whether itās a short run after work or a longer one when I have the time, I genuinely enjoy being out there.
However, I have a feeling that running 100 miles in a month may test my love of running somewhat.
By about mile 47, I may be questioning every decision that has led me to this point.
By mile 73, I may start looking at the sofa as a perfectly acceptable alternative to exercise.
And somewhere around mile 99, if anyone sees me crawling towards the finish line, please don't ask me if I fancy going for a run. I might not be responsible for my response.
Why 100 miles?
The challenge isn't just about seeing how far I can push myself. I'm doing it to raise money for Dogs Trust.
I've always believed that dogs really are man's best friend. They're loyal, loving, completely bonkers at times, and somehow manage to make even an ordinary day better just by being around.
They don't care whether you've had a good day or a bad day. They don't care what you look like first thing in the morning. They certainly don't care whether you've just spent half an hour convincing yourself that you don't need to go for a run.
They're just happy to see you.
And that's why supporting Dogs Trust felt like the right reason to take on this challenge.
The challenge
The plan is simple:
100 miles.
One month.
Approximately 3 miles every day.
Some days I'll probably feel great. Other days I'm expecting my legs to strongly disagree with the entire concept.
There will hopefully be plenty of fresh air, a fair amount of sweating, probably some questionable running outfits, and almost certainly a few moments where I wonder why I didn't choose a much easier fundraising challenge.
But every mile will have a purpose.
If I can raise some money along the way to help dogs who need care, love and a second chance, then the aching legs will be worth it.
So, here goes...
100 miles starts with the first 3.
Wish me luck ā and if you see me running, feel free to shout encouragement.
Just don't shout "Only 97 miles to go!"
I may chase you.
š For the dogs. ā¤ļø
