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Ben Grey

@bengreyultra

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Ultra runner, ADHD dad of neurospicey family, run coach, PT, S&C coach, comedy genius

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Day 8 of the @sportinmind 100k challenge. A bit of @parkrunuk tourism @sevenfieldsparkrun back in my old stomping grounds. Was fun to try out another parkrun route and drive round where I used to live. Can't believe its been 6 years already.

Great course, lots of grass and wish I'd put trail shoes on but still enjoyable!

Where did you run today?

@runtalkrun by @bengreyultra

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2 days ago

Day 3 100k challenge for @sportinmind. Included a short treadmill run this morning. A ride on the spin bike whilst having a call with my boss, who was out walking and talking to get his distance logged for the challenge.

Then got the pleasure to get out with my @runtalkrun Oakley group. It's dark, it was raining at the start AND it was the best to get out together. I might have been somewhere around a 4/10 for mental health going into tonight's run. Chatting, listening and just having a space where I knew I'd be accepted, getting to go out in the rubbish weather together, and i left feeling like an 8/10. Which meant I was ready to get back to the challenge of parenting in a much better frame of mind.

Finished off the day with a little dog walk in the dark! by @bengreyultra

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6 days ago

Day 2 - 100k @sportinmind challenge. Started the day off with a 10km run on the treadmill.

The got outside with the family to try deadhedge creation. Not something I've done before.

Then back home for 32km on the spin bike to round out the 2nd day of the challenge.

84km done so far, lets see how far I can cover in 10 days!

Donation link in bio! All funds raised help to bring movement and community to people struggling with their mental health!

@runtalkrun by @bengreyultra

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7 days ago

Day 1 - 100k @sportinmind challenge. Went to @bicesterparkrun and managed to meet a few friends along the way.

Found an incredible pastry, although £5+, what is going on with prices???

Saw a rhino which is something you dont get to do too often!

24km on the spin bike to round out day 1!

Moving for mental health has become a non-negotiable for me. I hope this challenge can help inspire more people to give it a go!

@runtalkrun tomorrow will be awesome! Team Oakley RTR off to a good start as are the blister sisters! by @bengreyultra

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8 days ago

Great to head into the City of London to meet with the incredible people at @dragoncafeinthecity hosted by Shoe Lane Library. They create safe inclusive spaces to be together to take part in creative activities and to improve wellbeing.

It was lovely to take a few people out for a Walk Talk Walk around the city, even though the rain was coming down, we walked, talked, listened and all felt a little better at ths end of it all.

Had a fantastic meeting with a new WTW leader to be afterwards which is very exciting!

Looking forward to developing this further in the future!

@runtalkrun @sportinmind by @bengreyultra

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12 days ago

September 2026 was a busy one. Plenty of running here there and everywhere. Ultra X England with @runtalkrun. Plenty of runs with Oakley RTR, Bicester parkrun and plenty of other along the way including the trusty treadmill when nothing else could fit in.

Launch of the 100k challenge with @sportinmind in London. 10th of October the challenge starts, still time to get involved!

Ill ve seeing how mnay km I can travel in 10 days on my feet and probably some cycling as well. Raising money and awarenes for Sport In Mind. Movement and community does change lives and improve mental health. If you can get involved, share with someone or support our team (link in bio to donate) every bit of support is hugely appreciated! by @bengreyultra

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14 days ago

The most amazing evening run with the incredible @esmee_ldn on her Oxford 5k run club. She is so close to the end of an epic journey and able to bring such amazing energy to the run after so many miles and smiles.

Awesome to see the @sportinmind crew out in force. Keep going Esmee what you are doing is changing lives! by @bengreyultra

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19 days ago

Oakley @runtalkrun tonight, we had to don the headtorch for the first time. Back to running in bright reflective stuff and lights for a few months!

Still a great run and lovely to welcome back Gemma for her 10th run after a bit of a break! by @bengreyultra

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21 days ago

Last weeks training summary. Pretty happy only a couple of weeks post last ultra. Gearing up for Silverstone Half Marathon in November for Sport In Mind! by @bengreyultra

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21 days ago

@bicesterparkrun this morning to get a bit of running done. by @bengreyultra

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23 days ago

It's been just over a week since I got the opportunity to run 63km up and down some hills in the peak district as part of an amazing weekend with Ultra X England.

It's great to feel my body and brain is back and I can get back to more consistent running again.

Its also great to see some of the official photos coming out and remember all the different moments I got to experience. Tough climbs, good weather, bad weather, meeting new people, spending time with friends.

Ultra running has many aspects, the simple clarity of mission, eat, drink, move forward until the end. No bills, no anxiety, no multitude of ADHD brain trains going in all directions. Just that familiar mission of left foot forward, right foot forward, repeat.

The added bonus and possibly even the whole reason I really love it is the people. I always love to catch up with runners. We are all different and we always have something to connect us. Athletic achievement, personal battles, proud parents, friends, family cheering on their runners. Nervous first timers and grizzly veterans.

Ever thought about giving an ultra a go? by @bengreyultra

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a month ago

Managed to get a little 5km recovery run in today on the treadmill. Legs and body in general seems to be coming back nicely after Ultra X England last weekend.

Starting to get ready for my 100km in 10 days challenge around world mental health awareness week. If you fancy supporting the link is in my bio. by @bengreyultra

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a month ago