Remarkable challenge of Leeds businessman running 52 marathons in 52 weeks
When I first told people I was going to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks, their reactions were understandably mixed: confusion, concern and a healthy amount of “you’re mad.”
But here I am, now months into the marathon of a CEO (MOAC) challenge and still running.
Not because I’m chasing medals or records, but because of two simple reasons: to push myself beyond what I thought was possible, and to raise money for a charity that’s doing life-changing work; PASIC.
The idea behind MOAC came to me last year during a moment of reflection. I wanted to take on something bigger than a personal fitness goal.
Something that reflects what it means to lead in the climate era. Something that pushes mental and physical boundaries in the same way that solving global challenges does.
Running one marathon is hard. Running one every week for a year? That’s a level of consistent discipline that mirrors what many of us face in leadership, in life and in business.
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