Going The Distance - Simon Whitehouse Interview

Published: March 25, 2017, 3:32 p.m.

WHAT:
On 27th April 2017, Simon will attempt to run 100 miles non-stop from New York to the Rocky Steps, Philadelphia. That\u2019s approx 4 continuous marathons, non-stop, no sleep, thru the dead of the night. It\u2019s not an organised race. It\u2019s just Simon running solo with a small team supporting with food/water and using google maps for directions!! Estimated time to complete it: 30-36 hours non-stop run/walk forward motion.

WHY DO THIS:
It all began in January 2013... with a blog called \u201cSimon\u2019s Rocky Road\u201d. It described a journey which began with the idea of running 100 miles non-stop from New York to The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia for my brother's 40th birthday. It described the training/diet, and it travelled thru the ups & the downs of what it would take for one over-weight amateur runner, who had never even ran a half-marathon before, to achieve his ambition in 3 months.
The blog also gave an insight into living with mental health issues:
\xa0www.simonsrockyroad.blogspot.com

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To donate and read more of Simon's journey click here

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/simonsrockyroad

This was a truly inspiring\xa0and humbling interview ! Thank you Simon !

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