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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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My charity

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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Running up the Scotswood bridge, class act!

Donation by Tracy on 09/06/13

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Saw you running along by Sycamore Gap, wish I could have stopped. Amazing effort.

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Tony it was great meeting you yesterday. Well done on all your amazing achievements so far and good luck for your future projects.

Donation by Colin Ryan on 10/05/13

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Donation by Alasdair Spurr on 09/05/13

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Finally got round to emptying the tin I rattled on the weekend of the 24hr challenge!

Donation by Dave Ailano on 08/05/13

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Donation by Yvonne Storey on 27/04/13

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For beating me in a sprint at Newcastle parkrun today! x

Donation by Lynne Moores on 27/04/13

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Well done on all your achievements so far + good luck for all your future projects. You're making a huge difference to lots of people's lives.

Donation by Anonymous on 26/04/13

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Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/13

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Amazing effort! Thank you for taking the time to be in our photos & make our day a bit unique. x

Donation by The New Mr & Mrs Stanfield on 22/04/13

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simply awesome job

Donation by ken mcentee on 22/04/13

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Well done on all your efforts.

Donation by Judith Ord on 22/04/13

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Donation by Sarah Downey on 22/04/13

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Donation by Debra Smith on 22/04/13

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Congratulations on completing this epic challenge!!

Donation by Chris Gillis on 22/04/13

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Congrats Tony. Massive massive achievement. You've really inspired the kids (and us!)!!! All the best, Tom, Phillippa, Ollie & Poppy x

Donation by Tom Chaplin on 22/04/13

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Well done Tony, proud to have met you (with my wife and daughter) during your challenge.

Donation by PETER MOODY on 22/04/13

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Fantastic achievement Tony.

Donation by Christopher Curry on 21/04/13

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Donation by eileen scott on 21/04/13

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Watched you at he Quayside, don't know how you do it, good luck with the next challenge.

Donation by Mick Cromarty on 21/04/13

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/04/13

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Well done Tony

Donation by John on 21/04/13

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Donation by Ian Burns on 21/04/13

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/13

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Donation summary

  • * Online donations£15,722.99
  • Offline donations£19,958.90
  • Text donations£119.00
  • Total raised£35,800.89
  • Gift Aid£3,484.75

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