Four lots of 26 miles in one day
For many a parkrun is enough of a challenge, so imagine tackling four marathons in a day.
That’s what Steyning resident Nigel Tweed did – covering 105 miles in under 25 hours (24:43:51).
Running to raise money for PANS PANDAS UK, a charity close to his heart, Nigel, 41 undertook his challenge at Wasing Park, Reading as part of the Endure24 event.
Starting at midday Saturday, Nigel completed the fivemile course a total of 21 times, finishing eighth.
His intense training involved numerous weeks where he ran more than 100 miles. Even supporting his beloved Liverpool in their pursuit of the quadruple took a back seat – as did alcohol, having had his last pint on New Year’s Eve.
"There aren’t any training guides for a challenge like this, so my plan was just to wing it,” he said.
When not running around Sussex, Nigel can be found doing his day job. Known as The Tool Squirrel, he buys and sells vintage tools and memorabilia. He had to juggle work, training and home life but the sacrifices he made were a ‘token of respect to the incredibly resilient group who suffer from pans and pandas’.
He described crossing the line ‘in floods of tears’ but was so drained he didn’t really have any tears to shed.
Nigel has already smashed his £2k fundraising target but wants to net more. The charity PANS PANDAS UK, who Nigel is raising money for, has been of great support to his wife, Samara, who has been suffering from the little-known condition for the past 18 years. You can donate via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nigel-tweed1