Fife runner conquers Hadrian’s Wall ultra challenge for charity
A Fife runner has raised more than £6000 for charity after completing an ultra marathon.
David Cole, from Gauldry, finished second in the challenging Hadrian’s Wall Ultra Marathon.
The 46-year-old, a member of Dundee Road Runners and Wormit Running Club, completed the 113km race from Carlisle to Gateshead in 10 hours and 27 minutes. The challenge was undertaken in support of Building Trust International - a charity working to build schools for children displaced by war.
The fundraising effort has already raised more than £6,000 towards a £10,000 target, with donations still open.
David said: "The focus of the challenge was always the charity and the cause behind it. Knowing that the effort was helping to provide education for children who have been displaced by conflict made every mile worthwhile."
"I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who donated and supported me. Raising more than £6,000 so far for such an important cause means far more than any finishing position, and I hope we can continue towards the £10,000 target."
The Hadrian’s Wall Ultra is regarded as one of the UK’s most iconic endurance events along the historic Roman frontier with more than 1400 metres of ascent.
Despite only taking up running last year, the Gauldry runner has quickly progressed through the sport, completing the Edinburgh Marathon and winning the Devilla eight-hour timed race with 93km, before stepping up last weekend to his first point-to-point ultra-marathon - all to raise awareness and funds for children who do not have access to education.
Donations to Building Trust International can still be made via his JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/theextramile