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“The Start” Sunday 17th August 2025
Sunday 17th AugI’d never even heard of Run2Paris until recently. Funny thing is, my late dad once did a charity cycle ride to Paris, so maybe it’s meant to be.
I only really got into running a couple of years ago, after a total hip replacement and finishing 25 years of service in the British Army. Since then, I’ve pushed myself through 10Ks, several half marathons, and even a full marathon. So this should be easy, right? Four half marathons in four days.
Sounds straightforward until you remember that I’ve never once crossed the finish line of a half and thought: “I’d love to do that again tomorrow… and the day after… and one more time after that!”
But I’ve committed. Training has already started, alongside five of my workmates. I love a challenge, and this will be exactly that, a test of mind and body like nothing I’ve done before.
Follow me on the journey to the start line at Wimbledon in May 2026, and all the way to Paris.
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From The Kerbs Of Stafford To The Cobble's Of Stafford
Saturday 16th AugFive mates. Four days. A half marathon each day. A bucket list finish under the Eiffel Tower.
We’re 5 bin workers from Stafford running 225 miles from London to Paris in the Run2Paris relay, raising funds for Parkinson’s UK and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Every step takes us closer, please support our journey!
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Jan & John
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Lyndsey
Fantastic, crazy but fantastic. Go for it you bionic man you!!
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Stephanie Eltringham
Wow, this is amazing Iain👊good luck with your training, and im sure you've will smash the challenge xx
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Billy Mazella
Good luck mate 💪
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Jacob Bates
Good luck brother 💪 I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Dee And Albie
Sounds epic
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Anonymous
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Good luck lovely xxx