We’re back with another loop challenge! With the support of North Face, Styrkr, Friction Collective, Left Handed Giant and Tenzing, I will be attempting to run 200 miles around Bristol Queen Square (500mtr loop) starting on Thursday 5th October. This year it’s a different loop and a different why.

Six years ago, at the age of 25, my friend Will suffered a life changing climbing accident as he was climbing the Avon Gorge. The rock he was climbing came away from the cliff and he fell 50 metres to the bottom resulting in having both legs amputated and being paralysed from the waist down. He was hospitalised for 2 years and is now wheelchair dependent. Despite putting on a brave face, his recovery is still an ongoing challenge with many ups and downs that has left him feeling isolated.

Will has always been sociable, funny and adventurous. He is a fanatical climber, mountain biker and an all-round outdoorsman. Currently the outside life he used to live is completely inaccessible. Using this run, we’re hoping to raise money to go towards helping him get back to doing the things he loves. The Bowhead Reach is an adaptive off-road e-bike which would give him the opportunity to get back into the mountains with friends and return to nature.

I have never run 200 miles and I know it’s going to be both a physical and mental challenge from start to finish, but by supporting this, it will allow Will to live the life he wants, find his passion again and get back on the trails.