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David Hill

@drhilly

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RIP John Laird (closest and looking at camera)

Having spent two years working on the Isle of Man from 2001-2003 as my first shore position, I spent a lot of time working with John during this period, learning the challenges that the work that manning a fleet of ships presents. John would always take the time out to share his experiences, through both demonstration of his approach and analysis, as well as (and most importantly I learned) through storytelling of challenges and scenarios that he had experienced.

A kind, knowledgeable and friendly family man, John’s support of the Fleet always went a long way to developing staff in different ways and he will be fondly remembered.

Two main memories for me are the Friday pint and a burger we regularly shared, as well as laughing most days at his “misheard lyrics” desk calendar. The Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze one being “Excuse me, while I kiss this guy” 🤣

Rest well mate 🫡 by @drhilly

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Race day with a difference for me!!
Sunday seen the @kingstrust Palace to Palace 103 mile bike ride from Buckingham palace out west past Hampton court and Windsor and into the Surrey hills before returning into London and finishing at Battersea park. A foggy start that turned into a beaut of a day!Great experience and learning with some uber experienced cyclist pals from work. Legs have recovered quicker than my poor derrière 🍑, but great to have taken on something different and reaffirming where I am in the training block (the start of it!!!) by @drhilly

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Flat lay with a difference!!
2nd ever cycling event tomorrow and the second 100 miler at the @kingstrust Palace to Palace event. First time I’ve been on this bike since the last one in 2024 so again it’ll be a bit tentative approach and gaining experience but I go out to enjoy it with a couple of friends and thousands of others putting themselves out there.
Grateful to be able to give it a go, another step in the right direction towards next years events and loving kicking this training block off with some amazing events.
LFG!!!
RIP my butt. 🙏 taken in London, United Kingdom by @drhilly

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Last Saturday nights views with @ultra4charity were a bit different to this weeks. The last week has flown far too quickly. by @drhilly

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@ultra4charity Albania Mountain ultra. What a weekend. This STARTS the return to training ahead of a bunch of incredible events in the lead up to something special for my 50th birthday next June. Getting back into training always feels like learning to walk again, but with more experience, I trust the process fully, and know that anything is possible if we want it hard enough. And doing this event, and the ones to come, for very worthwhile charities, helps add to the why.
A huge thank you to everyone that’s supported with generous donations, well wishes, and support at the right times before during and after the race. It’s a HUGE part of why I do these events, and how iim able to get through them.
And if I can, anyone can. You just have to want it.
As always - Better than no one, but better than yesterday.
🫡❤️ by @drhilly

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Medal Monday - OH MY LORD edition!!!

The toughest race ever between terrain, elevation and incredible heat. Had to adapt the distances to get a finish and that’s one of the brilliant ways that @ultra4charity manages these races.

An absolute privilege to be able to share the course with an abundance of legends, great spirits, amazing grit, and a brilliant camp. Catching up with lots of last years Tunisia team and sharing the arena with a plethora of outstanding humans.

Huge thanks to all, especially @brianwoodmc @frenchdog_adventures @jason_carl_fox and all the team @ultra4charity for the hard work in arranging and managing this event, and these conditions. A good 10 degrees hotter than normal for this time of year adds to their challenge as well as the runners.

Albania 🇦🇱 you’ve been incredible. 🙌🫡❤️

Final thanks reserved for everyone who dug deep to sponsor my fundraising for @head_up_charity @the.not.forgotten @teamforcesuk @reorgcharity to hall me raise over £1000, with a combined total of over £200,000 raised between all those taking part. Still time to donate to help these charities in their amazing work for our veterans. by @drhilly

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Tough day in the office!!! Heat and terrain were brutal, so took the decision to stop and jump to camp at CP2.
Kudos to the legends still out in the battle, and those that made it to camp without 4 wheels 🫡🫡🙌🙌💪💪💪💪
We go again tomorrow. by @drhilly

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Flat lay (and drop bag) time!!! It must be happening!!!!
100k through the Alabanian mountains with @ultra4charity for 4 incredible charities. Great to catch up with so many friendly faces from Tunisia last October. Feels like the team are back together! LETS GO!

Still time to donate to help @the.not.forgotten @reorgcharity @teamforcesuk @head_up_charity with link in bio 🙏

And a huge thank you to every one of you who’s donated so far. I’ll be thinking of you all over the weekend ❤️🫡 by @drhilly

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Many thanks tonalllll the legends who have jumped into the football card sweepstake! Only 7 teams left, £10 a team to win £200!
Also dangerously close to hitting my fundraising target so who wants to grab a team to get me over the line or make a donation separately? Give star link in bio 🙌🙏🫡❤️ by @drhilly

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And this is why I am fundraising for these 4 incredible charities.
❤️🫡 by @drhilly

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Race week is here 🇦🇱

This weekend I’m heading to Albania with @ultra4charity for another big adventure in the mountains — 100km with around 12000ft of climbing.

But there’s a bit more to it than just running a long way up and down some mountains. The event is supporting four brilliant charities doing important work for serving personnel, veterans and their families:

@the.not.forgotten • @head_up_charity • @teamforcesuk • @reorgcharity

I’m getting close to my fundraising target so anything you can do to support will be massively appreciated. You can donate at the link in my bio and stories. Also still teams left to pick on the charity football card where you can win £200!!

https://givestar.io/gs/ultra-4-veterans—albanian-mountains-2026-65290

I’m really looking forward to sharing the trails with a great group of people, seeing a part of the world I’ve never experienced before, camping in the mountains at halfway and inevitably questioning a few of my life choices somewhere around the halfway point (maybe earlier!).

Excited, slightly apprehensive, but mostly just ready for the adventure.

Race week. Let’s do this. 🇦🇱🏃‍♂️⛰️

#Ultra4Charity #Ultra4CharityAlbania #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #RaceWeek by @drhilly

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WHO WANTS TO WIN £200????
1. Pick a team
2. Paypal 10 Great British Pounds to me @captdrhill (naming your team in the payment)
3. Once all teams are picked, I scratch off the scratch box to reveal the winning team.
4. Recieve £200, with the same amount going to my fundraising for 4 exceptional veterans charities.

We are 1 week out from 100k across the Albanian mountains!

ITS BASICALLY FREE MONEY!!! by @drhilly

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