401 Marathons in 401 Days #401runwithben

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Jan 2016
3:13pm, 1 Jan 2016
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This Endris Nightjar
It's a new year and Ben is on his way up North (this being a relative term). The list on the right is updated.

I had the pleasure of running with Ben again on Christmas Eve, blogged here, assuming the link works... http://www.fetcheveryone.com/blog-view.php?id=3991&m=12&y=2015#blog345672

You don't have to run a whole marathon! 3 miles, 5 miles, whatever.
Jan 2016
3:37pm, 1 Jan 2016
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Nelly
Thanks Nightjar. For some reason I mistakenly thought Ben will be in Warrington on Friday, which I can't make, but Thursday may be possible.
Jan 2016
11:18am, 3 Jan 2016
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This Endris Nightjar
Hope so Belly. Let us know how you get on.
Jan 2016
11:19am, 3 Jan 2016
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This Endris Nightjar
Damn fat fingers. Sorry Nelly.
Jan 2016
8:49am, 4 Jan 2016
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Nelly
LOL. I'll be working on Thursday, but I've spoken to the running club who are hosting Ben and know where they'll be at lunchtime so hopefully I'll be able to join them for a few miles.
Jan 2016
2:21pm, 7 Jan 2016
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Nelly
Just back from running 2miles with Ben. Unfortunately they were a little behind schedule, probably because of the number of selfies being taken (:-0), so I couldn't run with him for longer. There was probably about 15-20 people with him, so I only had a brief chance to chat to him, but he seemed a really nice guy. He's also decided to come back to Warrington in April, instead of Leigh, so hopefully I'll get another chance to run with him then (or the day after Manchester marathon again in Manchester).
Jan 2016
2:51pm, 7 Jan 2016
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PeeG
Thoroughly enjoyed that run with Ben (and Nelly as well ;-) ).
Jan 2016
2:50pm, 26 Jan 2016
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Nelly
It looks like Ben is short of company for his run on Sunday in Leeds facebook.com surely there's a few Yorkshire-based Fetchies who could help him out?
Jan 2016
2:27pm, 27 Jan 2016
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Nightjar
I saw a facebook post from some friends who were talking about joining him in Leeds. In any case, he's a great guy to run with so get out there if you can Fetchies.
Mar 2016
10:31am, 12 Mar 2016
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jamesmcf
I ran with him on Monday in Morpeth.
He really is an amazing inspirational guy. On Monday he had a good number of people with him, so quite sad to see on his Facebook page he was running on his own a couple of days later up in Bamburgh.

There are loads of ways anyone can help: running with him, providing washing, sports massage, food, and sponsorship of course.

Please, please help him, he is a week away from being half way through his challenge and has just covered 5,000 miles!!

Come on all Fetchies - we can help!

About This Thread

Maintained by Nightjar
Let's support Ben Smith who is running "...401 marathons in 401 consecutive days around 309 different locations of the UK. The aim is to raise £250,000 for two fantastic charities, ‘Stonewall’ and ‘Kidscape’. Both these charities work tirelessly to combat bullying in our schools and society."

This is a staggering commitment - no injuries or days off feeling poorly are allowed. He is a lovely chap, a joy to run with, and he'll run at anyone's pace. He has already inspired many people to run their first marathon with him.

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