Namibian Desert Ultra Marathon for charity
Event date: Nov. 15, 2022
% split by charity
Namibian Desert Ultra Marathon for charity
Event date: Nov. 15, 2022
250km in 5 stages over 5 days
Daytime temperatures of 35°C - 55°C ☀️
Sand dunes and scrubland 🏜
Namibia 📍
Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation….
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During the first lockdown I was sat in the garden with my dad and a couple bottles of red wine. He was showing me a video of a Desert Ultramarathon and giving me copious lines of inspiration.
My dad is a bit of a seasoned ultra-runner so for some people, they’d probably say this run was inevitable for me. I’d say the amount of red I had sunk was what sealed it though.
Talk about a hangover..
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Over the past 18 months we’ve been putting our bodies through the ropes, all in the knowledge of this race to come.
Over 5 days, my dad and I will aim to complete 6 marathons in a self-sufficient race, carrying everything needed apart from water for the duration! You can see more here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFNzF7vQWpY
It’ll be the biggest physical test in my life so far, so I thought it only right to raise some money and awareness for a couple of amazing causes close to my heart in the process.
First up: Chron’s and Colitis UK - https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/
As some of you will know my Mum has Crohn's, a life-long health condition that comes with some very real ups and downs. Seeing her strength dealing with this has been a constant course of inspiration and shaped who I am today. She recently completed the Berlin Marathon a couple weeks back and I truly believe that the awareness / support this charity provided over her life has played a part in enabling her to achieve amazing feats.
For those who aren’t aware, Chron’s is an auto-immune disease whereby your immune system attacks your gut causing chronic inflammation. It can cause digestive complications, abdominal pain, and weight loss. In severe cases, the disease can become life-threatening.
I’m incredibly lucky that, through countless surgeries, steroids, and immuno suppressants, my mum is able to manage her condition. But it’s so important that we raise awareness and understanding to fund research that improves diagnosis and treatment.
Secondly: Barnabus - https://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/
You can’t live and work in Manchester’s property scene without being painfully aware of the city’s homelessness problem. While on the one hand it’s amazing to be a part of a sector that’s going from strength to strength, I wanted a way to do my bit to help those less fortunate in the city.
Barnabus is an incredible charity that supports Manchester’s homeless community - working closely with the most vulnerable people to help them find a way back into society.
They do so much to help the homeless situation in Manchester and are certainly worthy of every bit of support.
You can track all my race prep here - https://www.strava.com/athletes/25867241
£5495.00
+£810.00 Gift Aid
raised of £5000 target
by 139 supporters
Jack Tunney
Supporters
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Richard Huw Lloyd
Well done Phil and Jack - amazing family effort and excellent causes. R
£100.00 (+£25.00)
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Harrison & Loretta
Well in Tunney absolutely smashed that run (dad included!!). Ran for a great cause man your ma & pa will be hella proud of you Xxx
£30.00 (+£7.50)
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Victoria Fryman
Congratulations Phil and Jack! It’s been amazing to follow you both and witness the difficult terrain. Brilliant charities and well done. Victoria Gareth and Alice xxx
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Tim & Nou
Absolutely phenomenal achievement for both you and your father - amazing, both of you - huge congratulations to you both xxx
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Lesley Chan
Fantastic achievement in such difficult terrain, well done Jack and Phil x
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Wendy Bridges
What a fantastic feat, I honestly don’t know how anyone does this. An amazing effort, well done 👏 👏👏
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John Ewbank
A huge thing you’re doing and what an achievement it’ll be at the end both physically and mentally. Good luck, go well and stay safe
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Phill Birchall
Best of luck both, an incredible challenge and hopefully some brilliant memories for you both.
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Debbie and Nathan Grassam
Jack - WOW! An amazing, incredibly inspiring, crazy challenge. You've trained so hard, proud of you, and will be thinking of you. Take care and good luck to you and your Dad. Smash it! xx
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Kath Roberts
An incredible thing to do together for two such wonderful causes. Good luck!
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Conor Flood
Good luck with the mission you two! Looking forward to hearing your Forest Gump stories when you’re back! X
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Mr Simon Harris
Good effort Phil and Jack - will be pretty special doing such an epic event together and for such great causes - legends.
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Gurj Atwal
Phil I can barely believe the task you’ve set yourself this time, even against your other worldly standards! The very best of luck and hats off to you for generating support for an incredibly worthwhile cause. Gurj Atwal
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Steph & Bhav Chande
How amazing. Wishing you both luck, courage and energy! Go smash it! Xxx
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Julie Lewis
Phil and Jack! Wow this has got to be the craziest marathon to do but wow wow wow I know you’ll both smash this!!! What courage, determination and willpower you both have …reminds me of your wife/mum! A very special and tough lady!!! Good luck both!! Julie and Jack xx
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Simon Chamberlain
As you say Phil - completely bonkers! Very best of luck to you both.
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Fiona Barker
Phil and Jack- an epic challenge that you must truly have to be bonkers to sign up for! I am sure all your hard work and preparation will serve you well.
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Michelle Millard
Good luck Phillip and Jack! Hope you smash it!! Look forward to seeing some photos, assuming you both survive...
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Penny Small
Good luck both of you - enjoy the experience and remember the sun cream xx
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Veronica Tunney
Go smash it boys. In it together. Love you both 💙💙 #proudmum #proudwife
£100.00 (+£25.00)
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Jack C
This is just incredible bro!! That distance still blows my mind!! Wish you all the best mate!
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Rod and Alison
Good luck Jack and Phillip! Fantastic causes and we’re sure you’ll do it!
£50.00 (+£12.50)
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Scotty G
Good luck chaps, both great charities & will be a huge achievement, which you will smash. Please don't forget your suncream Jack! Drinks on me at Coal & Cotton x
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Jayne Speers
Good luck Jack and Phillip. You can find the best spot in camp every evening when you finish ahead of Phillip. You’re both as mad as each other but it was inevitable that you’d get the big Jack after all the marvellous events Phillip has done over the years
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Jade and Chloe
Marathon...Gambia...Running...250km...Groovy...Yeah Genuinely all the best smash the back doors on 👍🤙
£50.00 (+£12.50)