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Some of these moments were big milestones. Others only made sense looking back.

Together, they changed what fitness meant to me. What I valued, what I thought I could do, and who I got to share it with.

These are 10 moments that changed everything.

The Event: The Bob Graham Round

A historic fell running challenge in the English Lake District where the goal is to run 66 miles climbing over 27,000ft within 24 hours to join this exclusive club.

This event was very special to me, it taught me the importance of friendship and community. Thats something that the Lake District is not short of.

Sharing this experience with my best mate @jamie_w_mclaren made it even more special. And being paced, encouraged and supported by such an unbelievable group of people was truly humbling.

The Bob Graham might be an individual challenge on paper, but there's absolutely no way you do something like this alone.

It's the people who make these moments unforgettable.

The Event: APEX FORGE

Apex is a 24 hour endurance challenge inspired by the traditional backyard ultra race format. Each participant had to complete 3 laps totalling (6.8km or 4.167 miles) every hour on the hour. However, this one had a twist!

The final lap consisted of 'Shootout Lap'. A best effort final lap to decide the winner 🏆🥇

This event taught me Persistence

That final loop pushed me to a place I hadn't been before. A point where I genuinely felt like all hope was lost. Physically exhausted, mentally drained, and questioning whether I had anything left to give.

But sometimes it's in those darkest moments, when everything inside you is telling you to stop, that you discover what you're really capable of.

It wasn't about feeling strong or confident. It was about finding a way to keep moving forward when neither of those feelings existed.

The Event: Cape Town Marathon 🇿🇦

The marathon is a distance that demands respect. 26.2 miles where patience, discipline and consistency are just as important as physical fitness.

That's exactly what the 8th Marathon Major taught me.

Going into the race, the goal was to run under 2 hours and 40 minutes. Although I came away with a 2:41, what stood out most was

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A few weeks ago we went on a historic run tour of Bath with Mike (from run group) our hugely knowledgable guide🙏.

There was sooooo much to learn about our beautiful city, fascinating facts about things we pass by every day and yet had no idea about!

It was so fab, we are organising another very soon - look out for details. I highly recommend you come if you can, it's no boring history lesson I promise! You'll leave wiser and even more in awe of our fab city!

#strongertogether #bathmagazine #bathcity

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Some memories just sit with you long after the weekend is over 🥹💚.

Last weekend i was in the Peak District with @the.green.runners , our very first gathering as a community, and honestly? It felt like magic!

Old friends hugged tight, new friendships formed over campfire conversations that went deep into the night 🔥. We talked about things that actually matter...loving our kit, repairing it, making it last.@3wordruns
And the food… I may have genuinely gained a few stones and I have zero regrets 😋😂. @danobeaumont

There are moments when I look at the world and feel that creeping hopelessness — are we really taking nature, conservation and climate change seriously enough? 💔 But then a weekend like this happens. And something shifts. That fire comes back 🔥.

Because when you're surrounded by people who truly, deeply care ..it doesn't just give you hope... It makes you want to fight harder for it 🌍💚
Till the next one. Thank you all and love you loads 🤗💚. WOOOHOOOOO!! 🙌

#greenrunners #peakdistrictnationalpark #trailrunning #sustainablerunning #climateaction

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Stand down. Pretty sure that’s climate breakdown sorted.

Running, talking (often round an open fire), competitive cake-making (I took my self-appointed role as judge very seriously), laughter, more running (including a parkrun), trainer repairs (via @pair.ups), tea. Ace people, brill food, joyful atmosphere.

The inaugural @the.green.runners Gathering, at the Peak District’s Mount Cook Adventure Centre, was a right old woke get together for a weekend of top-notch virtue signalling.

This climate and ecology emergency gets me down sometimes. The frustration, the unfairness, the lies, the greed.

But then there are these other times, which replenish the soul. Where you meet people who understand, who bring hope, ideas, momentum, courage, ingenuity, selflessness, compassion and dare I say it, spirituality. Or at least sensational cake and a willingness to wash up.

Here’s to next year’s 🙏👌💚💚💚🙌

Special thanks @danobeaumont and @instaninjaid for incredible work organising and cooking. And thanks Mount Cook for accommodating my private jet.

#TheGreenRunners #TGRGathering #woke #virtualsignalling #running

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The Gathering - Friday night fireside chats
Intros by @instaninjaid & @desi.runner

@ultra_damo inspiring us to use our voices to speak out against the organisations driving the climate emergency, why endurance skills matter when change doesn’t happen quickly & the importance of calling out sportswashing.

@martinelcoate encouraging us to take #LowCarbonAdventures by finding new ways to look at the world on our doorstep. Tales of running around a 20km x 20km map finding new trails, Firecrests and hidden corners.

#tgrgathering2026 #runninggreen #runningmotivation #climateaction

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100 marathons. 4,222km. A few things to clarify. A lot of people I didn’t thank enough. Marathons 99 and 100 are Brighton and London this month. Donate in April and you could win a £100 Dishoom voucher. Let’s finish this. Swipe. 👉

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Day 88 of project salt run, today we wanted to give a special shout out to @yourexhale.

@yourexhale have given us our biggest @wearegivestar donation to date, they have also sent out a bunch of coffee to us which unfortunately is still held up in customs with another things we sent at the start of December from the UK 😭. Luckily we have some friends coming out on Friday and they have brought some of @yourexhale coffee with them. We can’t wait to get our hands on it, and a yummy cup of coffee!

We were first introduced to @yourexhale through @instaninjaid (aka, Hannah’s Running Coach), if you haven’t heard of Nina, you need to give her a follow, she’s one of the co-founders of @the.green.runners and one of the nicest people you will ever meet 💚.

Exhale was born in lockdown and it exists to help reconnect people with their natural potential through a more natural way of wellness!

This is where coffee fits in. Coffee is both the fuel that ignites your potential, and can be a natural way to support your health in a meaningful way... if it’s shown the love and care it deserves.

Exhale have crafted the sourcing and roasting process to a tee, so they can lock in as much of the natural goodness as possible.

This means that as well as having caffeine to turn you into an instant superhero, it’s packed with natural antioxidants, polyphenols and vitamin B3 to support your health, brain and longevity.

No overcomplication. No added nothingness. No PhD needed to understand what on earth you’re putting in your body.

We can’t wait to get our first cup of Exhale coffee, and thank you so much team Exhale for supporting us. It means the world 🧡

#projectsaltrun #100marathonsin100days #exhalecoffee #yourexhale #india

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Another year of run group. It was year full of hill reps and speed sessions, long runs and events.

We've dug deep, found another gear, moaned and occasionally swore but ultimately come out a little bit fitter. Each session adding another brick to the wall of fitness, durability and strength- mentally and physically.

My belief that stronger together we are limitless remains at the heart of these groups.

See you for more in 2026.
We always love to see new faces!

#rungroupbath #groupcoachingforwomen #runcoaching

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As the realisation deepens that everything is alive and connected, we start to consciously appreciate that our time is ripe for change.
Join Elis Parry at the Show to dive into a greener consciousness and make the most of a run through the beautiful parklands of Sophia Gardens

#thegreenrunners
#TheGreenRunners #RunningForChange #SustainableRunning #JoinTheMovement
#CardiffRunningShow

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Namaste, It’s Day 10 of Project Salt Run and we are officially 1/10th of the way running through the old inland customs line in India.

We are running 100 marathons in 100 days raising £1million for people and the planet. Our chosen charities are @1percentftp, @frank_water_charity, @bigchangecharity and @clientearth_

@projectsaltrun is supported by The Better Business Network, @markbratttravel and Coach Nina @instaninjaid

Link in the bio with links to our fundraising page, the Project Salt Run website and our @crowdfunderuk page

#projectsaltrun #100marathonsin100days #india #namaste #नमस्ते #haryana #running #jhajjar #झज्जर

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It’s hard to believe after 40 episodes and so much build up change and transformation that we finally have our feet on the ground here in India!

This very special episode let’s you listen in on a bit of our journey celebration and struggle along with some very special words of wisdom at the very end.

We need your help raising money to make this expedition possible. EVERY Pound raised on @crowdfunderuk gets us closer to being able to Hannah complete the run.

Hannah will run 100 marathons in 100 days, covering 4,200 km, to raise £1,000,000 for 1% for the Planet on @wearegivestar. This journey is a powerful testament to the potential within all of us to make a real difference.

Like the Podcast? Help the project leaving us a review or share with your friends, family and most loathed enemies!

Get in touch at contact@projectsaltrun.com

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I can’t tell the whole story in a one-minute reel, so watch my stories, but I really need your help.

We’re fundraising for @bigchangecharity, running 100 marathons in 100 days across India stating Saturday and right now it can only happen if we get Alex out on time on the next virgin flight tomorrow as our airline HAS NO SEATS TILL THE 3rd!

Please tag @holly_branson, @bransonsam, who randomly are charity trustees, @richardbranson, @simonsquibb, or anyone you know at @virginatlantic who might be able to help get him on tomorrows flight.

Every share counts. this one could change everything. ✈️💙 #ProjectSaltRun #BigChange #VirginAtlantic

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