Homelessness can become entrenched even in apparently affluent areas. Rough living is a stark reminder of societal disenfranchisement and the chronic absence of opportunity for those most imperilled. At a basic level, this highly visible poverty is also a broad reminder of a requirement to provision for people in need. 

I am running seven races in 2015 to raise funds for the Genesis Trust, one of many innovative charities that act to combat poverty in the Bath area.

Rough 'n' Tumble 10m, January 11 (elevation gain 1620 feet) Results

Longleat 10k, February 1 (elevation gain 400 feet) Results

Devizes Half Marathon, March 8 (elevation gain 500 feet) Results

Bratton Hilly 11k, May 9 (elevation gain 655 feet) Results

The Dymock Half Marathon, May 24 (elevation gain 500 feet)  Results

Man versus Horse 24m, June 13 (elevation gain approximately 1700 feet) 

Results

Zermatt Marathon, 4 July (elevation gain 6000 feet)

Results: http://services.datasport.com/2015/lauf/zermattmarathon/

Total distance: 100 miles

Total elevation gain: 11,375 feet

Equipment:  Asics Gel Fuji Trabuco G-TX 2s (2013; weight 350g); Nike Lunar Elites (2010; weight 260g); Garmin Forerunner 410; POC headbands; frozen peas. 

More:

Amanda Cameron, ‘One in five children in Bath on breadline,’ Bath Chronicle, 30 October 2014.

Bath Chronicle, ‘City areas tainted by child poverty,’ 28 February 2013.

Bath Chronicle, ‘Safe bed at Julian House hostel only the start for homeless sleeping rough in Bath,’ 5 December 2014.

Bath Chronicle, ‘Bath charity Genesis Trust concerned by high numbers of homeless people in need of support,’ 19 August 2014.

Charitable Giving:

Dylan Matthews, ‘Choosing where to donate to charity is tough. Here’s a simple guide to help,’ Vox, 22 December 2014

MIT Jameel Poverty Action Lab