In July, 2022 I will set off for my biggest challenge ever. Attempting to become the first person ever* to run the length of the Danube – from sea to source. Around 1,700 miles – give or take a wrong turn or two.
To complete this challenge, I’ll have to run at least a marathon a day for two months, or approximately 70 days.
I’m running the Danube to raise money for five charities FARA, Save the Children, UNICEF, Starfish Great Hearts Foundation and Magic Breakfast. They all help poverty-impacted children worldwide. A huge challenge for a great cause.
Going solo along the Danube
To conquer the world’s most international river, I’m running solo, entirely self-funded and largely self supported. Carrying all my own kit (around 8kg), wild camping, camping on friendly campsites and relying on the kindness of strangers.
The journey starts at the Romanian Black Sea coast in the Danube Delta, passes through eight countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany), around five capital cities. Eventually finishing up at the Danube’s source in Donauschingen in Germany.
It’ll be hard, it’ll be hot but it’ll be an incredible adventure that’ll hopefully make a difference to the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
I recently chatted (at some length 😂) to Danny Easton, host of the amazing @thebigrunpodcast about what lies ahead, how I’m training and my hopes snd fears for the run across Europe.
There’s extra content over on the Big Run Podcast to which you can download now.
How to support me on my Danube Run…
- DONATE TO THE CHARITIES:
Hit the link to donate and help some of the world’s most vulnerable children. Every £1 will make a difference.
- RUN WITH ME
Hit me up here in the comments or DM on Twitter or Instagram if you’re up for joining for a leg.
- HELP ME FIND RUNNERS / FRIENDLY FACES ALONG THE DANUBE
I’m looking to connect with people along the way. Great if they’re runners, running clubs and all that. But also great if they’re just good people with a shower! 😂
