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On Friday 19 April I will attempt The Appliances Online 24 Hour Challenge & Run non stop for 24 hours around the Newcastle Quayside Carrying a 42kg Smeg Fridge

 

In 2011 I completed the Great North run whilst carrying a 40kg fridge on my back. I have continued with Fridge Runs since the Great North Run 2011 including The 26.2 miles  Marathon of the North, the famous Blaydon race on the 9 June and then ran a 14 mile leg of The Real Relay on June 25 2012.

Then in August 2012 I ran the exact route of the Great North Run every day for 30 days with a 40kg Fridge on my back. I to set off at 6am each day so that people could run with me if they wanted to or cheer me along. Obviously the 30th and final day was the Great North Run proper on the 16th September. I did actually run it again on the following day without the fridge just for fun.

All my previous challenges have taught me that running with a Fridge is going to cause injuries and from day one of this challenge the difference between completing or not completing the challenge will be how I manage the injuries I sustain. I have also learnt that no amount of training can prepare you for friction injuries caused by the constant rubbing of a 6 stone metal box on your back and how that tears off your skin.

The most frightening part of this challenge is the thought of friction burns, which after just one run can leave you in pain for weeks.

I am not afraid to admit that this challenge has me scared, but I believe passionately in the charity I am supporting so I will just have to cope with it.

I am running this year in aid of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Like lots of people, I have lost people I love to cancer and like most people I loved Bobby Robson and everything he stood for. I also believe that one day somebody will find a cure, but until then we need to support all the cancer charities in which ever way we can.

My daily blog which is www.therunproject.co.uk this will be live from 18/7/2012

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity

Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity

Charity Registration No. 1057213

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity (incorporating the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation) is the official charity for the Freeman Hospital. The charity enhances patient care, treatment and experience through a wide variety of grants; supports innovative research and facilitates additional training and support for NHS staff. A full list of services provided by the hospital is available on request.

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An amazing achievement Tony, and what an awesome event to be part of!

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Heard you talking to Chris Evans on Radio 2 the other morning. What a mad thing to do! Hope you raise loads of money.

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Tony, I heard you with Chris Evans the other day ,I've finally got to my old trusty PC & logged on to donate. Fantastic achievement!

Donation by Iestyn Lloyd on 17/09/12

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Hi Tony, saw you when we ran the GNR this weekend, respect!

Donation by Mark Wise on 17/09/12

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Massive respect for you and what you have achieved and your charity - fantastic

Donation by Carol Dyer on 17/09/12

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Amazing achievement- well done!

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Hi Tony, great to meet you - thanks everything - Dad would have loved to have met you - love Mark & Kim xxxx

Donation by Mark Robson on 17/09/12

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Heard you on Chris Evans - well done!!

Donation by Pamela Hugill on 17/09/12

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Heard you on radio and think it's fanastic what you have done for a local charity

Donation by Val Douglass on 17/09/12

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Brilliant but bonkers! Well done!

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Donation by Kate Quinn on 17/09/12

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good effort chief!

Donation by martin on 17/09/12

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What a fantastic thing to do, well done! Mrs Broadway (Joely's PE teacher)!!!!

Donation by Jacqueline Broadway on 17/09/12

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Well done, what a great achievement

Donation by Diane Fonseka on 17/09/12

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For sheer madness, dedication and determination - congratulations

Donation by Ann Jones on 17/09/12

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well done Tony, you must have a geet lang extension lead!!!!!

Donation by Martin Cook on 17/09/12

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Truly incredible!

Donation by Dan Powell on 17/09/12

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Great achievement Tony

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Fantastic achievement!Your dedication to the cause is inspirational ensuring the people of the north east receive life changing treatment! Awesome! X

Donation by Louise Scammell on 17/09/12

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Just listened to your story on Talk Sport, very inspiring. Well done.

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Donation by Tim Beal on 17/09/12

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I am really impressed by you Tony! you were an inspiration to me when I ran along side you on The Great North Run. Well done!

Donation by Pauline Pham on 17/09/12

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Amazing - well done!

Donation by Ross Edgeworth on 17/09/12

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Well done Tony! I've been reading about you and ran past you just over the Tyne Bridge yesterday. Brilliant effort!

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  • Offline donations$30,288.67
  • Text donations$180.59
  • Total raised$54,314.54
  • Gift Aid$5,284.49

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