Colin Edwards 630 mile amputee challenge.wmv

Setting out on 1st May 2011, Colin expected to run 10 miles a day until the end of June to be able to complete the difficult 630 mile South West Coast Path National Trail. He was able to challenge himself to cover more distance each day and his new timetable meant that his last running day fell on the day of the Exmouth half marathon on 19 June 2011. He then achieved a personal best for the half marathon of 1 hour 50 minutes, shaving 13 minutes of his previous time for a half marathon.
Colin was initially supported by a PORT-ER grant to enable him to take time out of his work on the land (and to cover some expenses). This allowed him to realise his ambition to run the coast path. Colin raised far more than the grant for PORT-ER and the additional money raised will be used to further the aims of the charity and will provide a source of grant funding for other people both nationally and internationally.
Colin has been truly inspirational to many people who have witnessed his grit and determination.

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