Michael Ferndale’s Reverse Running Record Challenge

I’m passionate about sport, communities coming together for a greater purpose and giving some of our most disadvantaged young people a chance in life – which is why I am about to embark on the toughest challenge of my life the Reverse Running Record Challenge. To celebrate (we hope) the end of lockdown, I’m going to run 5 marathons in 5 days in 5 different locations – and running all of the 131 miles in REVERSE. Yes, that’s right, in REVERSE!

I’m doing this to raise money and awareness for two fantastic charities: the Lord’s Taverners and The Change Foundation. Both use sport to inspire social change among young people, giving them opportunities that many of us took for granted when we were growing up. Covid-19 has had a far-reaching impact and consequences for so many of us – especially those that are disabled, disadvantaged or marginalised who have struggled with isolation all their lives, not just a few months. Now more than ever, sport and activity have a huge role not only to play in our health, but also for the good of society.

Please support me in my quest to complete this challenge and in doing so help to provide disabled and disadvantaged young people with the opportunity to engage in sport.

Thank you,

Michael Ferndale

The Change Foundation: https://www.thechangefoundation.org.uk

The Lord's Taverners: https://www.lordstaverners.org