This August we’ve decided — for reasons we’re still not entirely sure about — to run the full length of mainland UK, from John O’Groats all the way down to Land’s End.

We didn’t fancy pounding down dual carriageways the whole way, so we’ve mapped out a much more scenic (and hopefully more enjoyable) route. The only slight downside? It’s pushed the total distance to well over 1,000 miles.

We’re both taking the whole of August off work, giving ourselves 31 days to get it done. That works out at 50km+ every single day. No rest days. No excuses.

And yes — Ryan is once again joining me for this challenge, because apparently neither of us learned our lesson from the last one (10 marathons in 10 days…). This will be our third charity run together, and for some reason we keep making each one bigger than the last. Never say never… but this might well be the final instalment.

We’re running again in memory of my dad, who died in 2019 after a far too short battle with pancreatic cancer. It’s a cause that means a huge amount to me, and we’re raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund to support research into earlier detection and better treatments. Pancreatic cancer still has one of the worst survival rates of all cancers and is set to become one of the world’s leading causes of cancer deaths if things don’t change.

We know August will bring sore legs, questionable tan lines, and at least a few moments where we seriously reconsider our life choices. But every mile is for a cause that truly matters — and if putting ourselves through a month of daily ultra-marathons helps raise money and awareness, it’ll be worth it.

If you’re able to donate, we’d be hugely grateful. If not, cheering us on, coming out to support along the route, running a few sections with us, putting us up for a night (and letting us shower), sharing the page, or simply laughing at our inevitable suffering is more than welcome.

Thanks so much for backing us — and for helping turn a slightly ridiculous idea into something genuinely meaningful.