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Ben Mottershead
1  year  Mo Bro

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Target: £1,250
raised £1,738 since 2024
My motivation

At the start of the year, a day after his birthday, we lost my dad to prostate cancer.

He had been living with the disease since 2021 and had given it his all during that time. It wasn’t a battle or a gladiatorial fight. It was an everyday struggle, and there were enormously tough times we all went through. However, he persisted right until the end. Never lost his quick wit, which he was so well known for, and that was the most admirable thing to witness.

Next month, I'll be attempting to run 100km over the duration of the month... as well as growing my tache out.

Anyone who knows me is aware of how much I complain about running. For me, it's one of the hardest activities you can engage in and I get almost no joy from it. It's slow, repetitive and not remotely ADHD friendly. However, when I was thinking of a challenge to push my limits, it was a pretty easy decision.

I'm aiming to raise £300 and beyond, to aid ongoing research and support for services focussed on Prostate cancer. A disease which will impact 1 in every 8 men.

I've no doubt the image of me limping along would make dad laugh. So, if you'd like to laugh with him please donate! If you can't donate, then please share ❤️

Follow my vlog over on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@antirun_runclub?_t=8qq6Act6D3o&_r=1

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Im going running 100km during the course of November.It's always been my least favorite form of exercise and hopefully it'll push me past my limit.
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Previous year's posts
16 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
2i Accountancy Services Ltd
£100

Well done Ben! Super proud of you mate. George & Ian

Previous year's donations
16 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
2i Accountancy Services Ltd
£100

Well done Ben! Super proud of you mate. George & Ian

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Diane Ashmore
£23

We only met your Dad once but thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was a fantastic colleague for our daughter Kate. He would have been justifiably proud of your achievement.
Diane and Jim Ashmore

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Diane Ashmore
£23

We only met your Dad once but thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was a fantastic colleague for our daughter Kate. He would have been justifiably proud of your achievement.
Diane and Jim Ashmore

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Kate Ashmore
£23

Very grateful to have got to know you over the past few years. Your Dad would be so proud of you. He was a legend as we all know and will live on through you.
Big hugs and a massive Well Done.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Kate Ashmore
£23

Very grateful to have got to know you over the past few years. Your Dad would be so proud of you. He was a legend as we all know and will live on through you.
Big hugs and a massive Well Done.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Elaine Johnston
£15

Go Ben go!! Well done, your Dad would be so proud of you! With love from Simon and Elaine xxx

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Elaine Johnston
£15

Go Ben go!! Well done, your Dad would be so proud of you! With love from Simon and Elaine xxx

17 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:25:00

Previous year's activities
17 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:25:00

17 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:22:00

17 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:22:00

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Virag Csomai
£15
18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Virag Csomai
£15
18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Steve Briggs
£32

Well done Ben that hill today looked brutal.
Steve & Sarah Xx

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Steve Briggs
£32

Well done Ben that hill today looked brutal.
Steve & Sarah Xx

18 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6.01 km00:40:00

18 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6.01 km00:40:00

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Colin Benson
£15

Amazing work Ben, well done!

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Colin Benson
£15

Amazing work Ben, well done!

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bea Outram
£15

Amazing work Ben!!! I'm in awe! X

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bea Outram
£15

Amazing work Ben!!! I'm in awe! X

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Huskison
£20

Nice one Ben

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Huskison
£20

Nice one Ben

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
michael wallis
£47
18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
michael wallis
£47
18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Illiya Vjestica
£23

Good luck Ben

18 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Illiya Vjestica
£23

Good luck Ben

18 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10.01 km00:53:00

Less than 5km to go with 7 days remaining

18 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10.01 km00:53:00

Less than 5km to go with 7 days remaining

18 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.36 km00:25:00

18 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.36 km00:25:00

19 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.8 km00:30:00

19 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.8 km00:30:00

19 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
19 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
19 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10.06 km00:55:00

First run back after straining my hamstring

19 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10.06 km00:55:00

First run back after straining my hamstring

19 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:23:00

19 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:23:00

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 7 km00:32:00

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6.1 km00:35:00

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 3 km00:20:00

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Harris Briggs
£20

doing us and dave proud, you got it cuz

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 8 km00:45:00

Harder run so far. The calves were really hurting.

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:27:00

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.56 km00:27:00

20 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:34:00

21 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.37 km00:25:00

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Mark Whyatt
£47

Well done Ben, your Dad would be proud XX

21 Week(s) Ago
I ran 3 km00:15:00

13km down and 26 days to go

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Fran Briggs
£10

Keep up the Z5 mate Z2 is overrated!

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Julie Whitehead
£23

What a star. tremendous effort.

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Harry Vincent
£33

Proud of you mate! I know he my not be here to say it with me, but I’m glad you’re in my life. You’ve got this.

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Cain Lewis
£15

Love to see this mate. Sorry to hear about your Dad. All the best with the run

Previous year's posts
21 Week(s) Ago
Ben Mottershead

First ever 10km race, and 10km closer to the finish line.

I definitely pushed a little too hard but all my stats were great, even if my legs were hurting from the 3km mark.

Watch time 50min 15secs. Still waiting on my chip time

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Louise Briggs
£32

Well done Ben! Keep it up

21 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10.39 km00:52:00

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Emily Hatton
£15

You got this Ben!!

22 Week(s) Ago
Ben Mottershead

I've created a TikTok vlog so people can follow my journey and stupidity.

@antirun_runclub

25 Week(s) Ago
Ben Mottershead

Slightly faster this time but mentally felt a lot worse. Lower back was killing me and I had to crank the music up full blast to distract myself.

Running for those can't, by someone who'd rather not

25 Week(s) Ago
Ben Mottershead

A slow 5k getting ready for next month

25 Week(s) Ago
Ben Mottershead

26 Week(s) Ago
Ben Mottershead

WE HIT THE TARGET IN 4 DAYS!

Thanks to everyone who has donated to my ridiculous challenge. I've no doubt your donations will be put to work in the best way possible.

I've extended the target to £650, and I'll be thinking of an additional stretch goal.

Maybe something fancy dress related

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