Exeter School is proud of Sam. He completed two half marathons within a week. During the same period, he partnered with a former professional rugby player to attempt a charity world record.
Sam proudly represented Exeter School by completing his first-ever half marathon. He ran with former professional rugby player David ‘Jacko’ Jackson and Simon Beatham, Director of Rugby at Nottingham Rugby Club. It was a brilliant introduction to long-distance running, and Sam clearly caught the bug.
Sam enjoyed the experience so much. He met up with Jacko again later in the week and went on to complete his second half marathon. Two in one week is a serious achievement for any runner, let alone a first-timer.
Supporting Jacko’s World-Record Ultra Marathon Challenge
Sam’s runs were more than a personal milestone. He was there to support Jacko, who is currently taking on an extraordinary challenge: running 100 ultra marathons in 100 consecutive days, aiming to break the world record while raising £1 million for brain injury charities Headway UK and Head for Change.
It’s a cause close to many hearts, and Sam’s involvement has helped raise awareness of Jacko’s incredible fundraising effort within the Exeter School community.
Sam isn’t finished yet. He is now planning to travel to Bristol later this month to join Jacko at the location where he is due to complete his world-record attempt — cheering him on as he crosses the finish line on what will be an historic day.
Proud of Sam – and Proud to Support a Great Cause
We’re incredibly proud of Sam for getting involved, supporting Jacko, and representing Exeter School while helping to raise awareness for two fantastic charities. A huge well done to Sam — two half marathons and counting. What an incredible achievement!
If you’d like to support Jacko’s incredible challenge and help him reach his £1 million fundraising goal, please see the link.
