“It always seems impossible until it’s done – Nelson Mandela
The Challenge
To run the entire distance between the most western and the most eastern points on mainland Scotland.No walking. Not a single step.
The Story
This is where it all started.
A mad idea to run the width of Scotland to show the world how much a dear friend meant to me – and to raise money for Myeloma UK.
Having never even run a marathon prior to embarking on the challenge, I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. Completing the run was a truly memorable experience that gave me a huge sense of achievement I was keen to repeat, as well as one hell of a blister…
The Why
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The Details
| Start | Ardnamurchan peninsula |
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| Finish | Peterhead, Aberdeenshire |
| Distance | 256 miles (this doesn’t include the swim across Loch Linnhe!) |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Date | 22 – 31 August 2015 |
Photo Gallery
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Video
Watch the Video Diaries for this challenge on YouTube.
Literary companion
The Book of Genesis
by various editors