Marathons

Brathay 10in10 Challenge: 10 marathons in 10 days!

SportsShoes' very own Matthew Pierson is no stranger to the marathon.

The former England international has enjoyed a long and hugely successful running career and boasts a marathon PB of 2:22:15 from an era that long precedes super shoes.

But now, on the eve of his 40th birthday, he faces his biggest test yet, as he prepares to take on the Brathay 10in10 Challenge.

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The Challenge

Brathay 10 in10 was the world's first 10 marathon in 10 days stage race, run around the stunning Windermere marathon course, starting from the Brathay Hall, information regarding the endurance event on: 

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The Charity 

Brathay Trust (charity number: 1021586), is a national charity which improves the life chances of disadvantaged children and young people. Brathay recognises that children and young people today face many challenges; and they work with some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach, helping them to develop the confidence, motivation and skills they need to unlock their potential and to engage positively in their communities.

Brathay works in communities across Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire identified as having a significant need. Their programmes are delivered in both community and residential settings, or a mixture of both.

Much of Brathay’s work with children and young people is dependent on donations from a number of sources. Further details regarding Brathay Trust can be found on their website: www.brathay.org.uk 

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Matthew says;

"I have a few motivations for doing the Brathay 10in10. It is my 40th birthday the week of the event and I wanted a challenge to do in my 40th year. As an ex-professional runner, I have never really been in a position to raise money for charity. I felt people wouldn’t donate as they have always just seen me running, so the challenge had to be big enough to push me out of my comfort zone in order for me to ask for sponsorship".

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If you would like to support Matthew in his Challenge, click here to donate

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