Fastest Half Marathon in Field Hockey Goalkeeping Kit
Guinness World Record Attempt
My Story
I first became involved with Bath Rugby Foundation, the charity side of Bath Rugby Club, through my work. I regularly sell raffle tickets in the hospitality suites, offering fans of the Blue, Black and White the chance to win a home shirt signed by one of the Bath squad.
The Foundation believes every child in Bath and North East Somerset deserves an equal opportunity, and therefore the chance to succeed. They do this by using the core values of rugby to help develop young people mentally and physically.
In January 2018, I took up running again having been accepted for the 2018 London Marathon. The Met Office confirmed a high of 23.2C, a record high for the event. The 2018 London Marathon is officially the hottest on record.
Whilst selling raffle tickets for the Foundation one evening they brought out the rugby ball in the picture which they use for advertising the charity. This is when I decided to run the 2018 Bath Half Marathon in the ball.
Having successfully completed this event, I have now decided to take up another challenge. On the 15 October 2023, I intended to run the Bath Half Marathon again in fancy dress, but this time as a Field Hockey Goalkeeper (as this is another sport in which I participate). I have also been in touch with Guinness World Records and have logged it as an attempt to run the "Fastest Half Marathon wearing Field Hockey Goalkeeping Kit".
WHY FIELD HOCKEY GOALKEEPING KIT?
I took up field hockey many years ago whilst undertaking the physical section of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Being new to the team I was placed in defence. This quickly changed half way through my first season when I made the move to "between the sticks" when our keeper became injured and I was the only willing candidate. Today I'm still playing hockey for Clifton Robinson's but have moved out of goal and now play on the wing trying to score goals rather than keeping them out!