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Sam Taylor

100K in February

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I'm running 100K for Dementia UK

I’ve never been much of a runner - In fact, traditionally, I hated running! (Still do!) 

I tried ‘Couch to 5K’ several times and my shins would not allow it so the thought of running 100k in 28 days is a terrifying one…

Full disclosure, I did finally manage to get through the ‘Couch to 5k’ programme and have been running a fair bit over the past few months. I’ve done a few Parkruns (A 5k around the local park for the uninitiated) and even managed the Leeds ‘Abbey Dash’ last year but 100k in 28 days!? I’ve not done anything on this level before

Anyway, I wanted to challenge myself a bit and let’s raise some money for Dementia UK along the way. 

Dementia had such a huge impact on my late Grandma, it completely changed her in such a short period of time. Dementia is also still having its say in my life for other reasons and so this cause is something very close to me 

I have never fundraised alone for anything before in my life, I REALLY hate asking people for money  and I’m terrified of not getting my target , please prove me wrong on this. 
I know it’s so soon after Christmas and we’re all skint, cold and full of  mince pies and wine but a couple of quid can make a massive difference 

This challenge is going to kick my ass but I’m determined to do it, I’ll be posting updates throughout February 

Thanks for reading and if you donated anything, I REALLY appreciate it x 

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My Updates

Day 15 - Run 10

Saturday 15th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100K for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ DONE!!! 100K RUN FOR DEMENTIA UK 💪😮‍💨😲 I was worried I would struggle to get this done in the 28 days of February and I’ve done it in 15! absolutely delighted….and knackered! Mainly knackered To everyone who has sponsored me, liked/shared my posts and sent me messages of motivation, I can’t thank you enough. You genuinely got me through this 🤩 🙏 In total (including Dog walks/daily activities etc) I’ve covered 203.71km (126.58 miles) in 15 days - 13.58km per day average (8.43 miles) - Less than a year ago, I was struggling to run for 1 minute! 🤯 STATS: Total Distance: 100.10km (62.199 miles) Total Steps: 260,625 Total, total distance: 203.71km (126.58 miles) Total Calories Burnt: 13,394 Total Run Time: 10:31:23 Total Raised: £1294 Total Raised by this challenge: £154,214

Day 14 - Run 9

Friday 14th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100k for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ After clocking 15k for the first time on Tuesday, injuries took a hold which meant I enjoyed an extra rest day. Honestly, nearly everything hurt on Wednesday morning Feeling a bit stronger today so went out to get the 5k that means I can finish this challenge tomorrow at Harrogate parkrun! STATS: Total Distance: 95.06 Kilometres Total Steps: 245,246

Day 11 - Run 8

Tuesday 11th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100k for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ Nearly there now! Just over 10k to go and I’m hoping to finish when I cross the finish line at Harrogate parkrun on Saturday I ran to my friend Paul Taylor’s house tonight, my longest run of the challenge but a bit gutted that the map didn’t save for some reason! Technology eh!? Does that mean it doesn’t count!? (Don’t answer that!) STATS: Total Distance: 89.37km Total Steps: 206,903

Day 9 - Run 7

Sunday 9th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100K for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ That one hurt. Rest days are important 😬 Knackered! 😮‍💨 Thanks to Phil & Craig for dragging me round STATS: Total Distance: 74.29k Total Steps: 169,914

Day 8 - Run 6

Saturday 8th Feb
Lake loops

Day 8 - Run 5 (park run)

Saturday 8th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100K for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ Back at it this morning, at Roundhay parkrun - Taking advantage of the last weekend before the parking charges come in - DAMN YOU LEEDS CITY COUNCIL *Shakes Fist* Like Temple Newsam parkrun last weekend, Roundhay is a toughie, 3 times up that bloody hill 😪 - I’m not making this easy for myself am I? 1 week in now and feeling good, over 130k raised for Dementia UK between everyone taking part in this challenge. STATS: Total Distance: 60.02K Total Steps: 148,058 🚨 NEW STAT ALERT 🚨 Total Calories Burnt: 7,679

Day 6 - Run 4

Thursday 6th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100K for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ 🎉 Wooahh oooooh, We’re half way there 🎉 6 days in and we’ve just racked up 50K! 😀 Out again tonight with St Theresas Athletic Club - I planned on a shorter, gentler one tonight but couldn’t resist ticking it over the 50k mark (Assisted by some laps round a Premier Inn car park resulting in some bemused onlookers) I also lost 1/2 a kilometre after forgetting to restart my watch following some shoe stone removal - So this has become my 100.5K challenge for Dementia UK 🤣 STATS: Total Distance: 50.01K Total Steps: 114,444

Day 4 - Run 3

Tuesday 4th Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100K for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ Back out again tonight, this time with St Theresas Athletic Club for another 10k (almost!) All together we’ve raised almost £115,000 and we’re only 4 days in to the month 👏 Massive thanks to everyone who has donated, liked, shared or given words of encouragement, it’s really appreciated STATS: Total Distance: 39.26k Total Steps: 81,778

Day 2 - Run 2

Sunday 2nd Feb
This was the hardest run I’ve ever done, felt like I was running in treacle from about 7km - This is the first time I’ve done anywhere near this much mileage on consecutive days. However, I was buoyed by your generation donations, kind messages and Leeds absolutely spanking Cardiff was excellent for the spirits too! I’m supporting Dementia UK as it had a huge impact on my family. It took away my Grandma’s spirit and independence in such a short period of time - So today on my run I was thinking about her. I ran to the flat she lived in while I was growing up, the house she moved into and finally the care home where she spent the last couple of years of her life after Dementia meant she could no longer safely look after herself

First run

Saturday 1st Feb
🏃‍♂️ 100k for Dementia UK 🏃‍♂️ Well, February is here and so begins my 100k challenge A HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated so far, it means the world! I can’t believe I’ve gone over 1k - Unbelievable! After attending a gig last night, I was a little bit worse for wear this morning but I was determined to make a sizeable dent in that formidable target So…I ran to Temple Newsam parkrun before completing the parkrun and then running home. Tempsy parkrun is tough enough on its own, so running there and back as well on very little sleep was HARD! STATS: Total Distance: 14.89km Total Steps: 18, 824

TARGET EXCEEDED!

Saturday 4th Jan
Thank you all so much for donating - I can’t believe I’ve gone over my (increased) target in just 18 hours 

You’re all amazing and I can’t thank you enough x

Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

Michael Green

Amazing thing to do for a charity that is close to our hearts, know your gunna smash those km's off in no time. Good luck 👍

£50

Isabel Jacques

£50

Mum & Dad

Smashed it! In Memory of the GMA's. Joan & Betty xx

£50

The Man, The Myth, The Benson

Donation once again. Good luck from tomorrow. You will smash it!

£50

Beckie Wright

Best of luck Sam! My grandad has recently been diagnosed with Dementia (early stages). Hopefully there will be more treatment available in the future.

£50

Lisa

You've got this Boof I'm so proud of everything you've achieved and I know u will smash this xx

£50

Big Bro

£48

Edwina - Mark’s Mum

Well done Sam.

£40

Paul Taylor

£40

Mum & Dad

Good luck x

£33

Margaret Daniels

£33

Alex D

Well done Sam. In loving memory of Grandma

£33

Alison Dewsbury

£33

Sandra Daly

Well done love Aunty Sandra xx

£33

Marcel Jacques

Whoop whoop! Never in doubt, but well done. We’re all really proud of your commitment and efforts

£25

Benson

Good luck lad. Great charity to raise funds for!

£25

Tina Walker

Proud of you Sam-buca! X

£25

Maria Garrett

Good luck with your challenge Sam, such a worthy cause x

£25

James Nolan

Tv shop, Jamie speaking. How can I help?

£20

Marianne

Well done Sam! Great cause!

£20

John O Donoghue ( The Jamcast )

Best of luck with it Sam.. such a great cause.. JaMcast John..

£20

Caroline

£20

Simon (wttso)

Good luck Sam, it's also a cause close to my own heart. I hope you smash it buddy.

£20

Tc

Good luck Sam!

£20

A Pint Of Cthulhu

A Pint of Cthulhu wishes you the success you deserve on your Nobel quest

£20

Will

Well done Sam!

£20

Ollie Brookes

£20

Becky Jacobs

Go Sam xx

£20

Sam Taylor

£20

Gaz

Good luck dude.

£20

Danielle S.

Well done Sam! Great work :)

£20

Mally And Sue

Good Luck sam 👍

£20

Hayley Marsden

Amazing cause Sam! Good luck, you’ll smash it

£20

Tina Walker

Well done Sam-bucca. Very impressive xx

£20

Mark And Donna

Can’t believe I’m paying you to run now!

£16

Dominic Hall

£15

Casper D Dog

Well done Dada 🐕

£15

Emma Speight

Good Luck Sam, you will smash it! An amazing thing to do for a charity that’s close to all of our hearts. From Emma & Val

£10.50

Jamarakatakaflu

£10 for me. 50p for a Kisnorbo header. Good luck, good cause, sure you'll be reet.

£10

Anonymous

Fair play - and thanks for coming to the gig!

£10

Chris Richardson

£10

Robert Dickinson

Well done on your challenge Sam. Smashed it.

£10

Lucy Walker

£10

Claire & Craig Swallow

All the best Sam!

£10

Mr Shepalepi

Post the like …well done sam ! We love you ! From the millers

£10

Sebastian Jacques

Good luck Uncle Sam! Xxx

£10

Adam Charlesworth

£10

Michelle Smale

Well done Sam - great achievement (you have reminded me why I love the running community 😊)

£10

Mark Chapman

Well done 👏

£10

Lorraine Choudury

£10

Michelle Woods

Well Done Sam!! I said I'd sponser you if you could hang on for pay day tomorrow so a promise is a promise Amazing commitment 👍

£10

Phil Maguire

£10

Grace Mcdonough

Congratulations, Sam!

£10

Jimbob

It’s so much further considering your iddy biddy legs. THATS MY BASSIST 🐐🐐

£10

Calan Ryan

Well done son.

£10

Caroline Lodge

You go sam!!! You got this xxx

£10

Adam & Karen

Go on Sam! You legend. Love Adam & Karen @ Lightly Used xx

£10

Shaun Wade

Good luck mate. My dad has dementia and it’s awful 😞

£10

Andy Roberts

Gwarn Sam!

£10

Dave Middleton

Good luck bro, smash it x

£10

Jimmy

An amazing feat of courage and stupidity this, but you'll get through the shredded feet, aching limbs, and demoralising no.2's by the side of roads. You are amazing and will get this done! I have every faith in you.

£10

Rosie Kelly

£10

Joe Pagan

Couch to 5k… super hard 95k extra… yeah why not Best of luck man, do it!!!

£10

Mark Calvert

Good Luck 💪🏻

£10

Matthew Brignall

Great cause pal. Good on ya ☺️☺️

£10

Phil Rotherforth

£10

Sarah Taylor

SUCH a worthwhile cause. You’ve got this!! Xx

£10

Jayne

Good luck Sam

£10

Tanya & Scott

Go smash it mate! Cracking cause to fundraise for ❤️ xx

£10

Ellen O

Gwarn Sam! I'm ever so proud and I believe in you! You can smash this!!!

£10

Abbey Darling

£10

Jess Thomas

Good luck Sam!! Sending you loads of strength, you've got this!! xx

£10

Bethany Madden

Go on Sam!!!

£10

James

Brave challenge, well done Sam!

£10

Sally Peach

Good luck!! xx

£10

J.t.

Good luck my dude!

£5

Gemma Speight

Well done, Sam!

£5

Ruth Mellard

You are SuperSam well done mate xx

£5

Emma Wallace

Well done Sam... 200k next year .....?

£5

Ruth Mellard

Go on Sam! London Marathon? xx

£5

Ian Bond

Good luck Sam. Top effort for a great cause.

£5

Evie Dickinson

Go on my son, you've got this!

£5

Nancy

good luck Sam !

£5

Elaine

You’re doing an amazing job Sam! Keep going! Such a worthy cause Xxx❤️

£5

Rachel Middleton

Good luck Sam! Great cause!

£5

Helen

Awesome challenge! Go smash it!