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4:00 PM April 16, 2021
Ben Smith training for the 401 Foundation USA Challenge, which is due to take place in 2021. Picture: 401 Foundation
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Ultra-endurance athlete Ben Smith is set to take on his next monumental challenge following its postponements due to the pandemic.
In 2015-16, Portishead-based Ben self-funded a challenge which saw him run 401 marathons in 401 days, raising more than £330,000 for two anti-bullying charities, Stonewall and Kidscape.
Next year, on May 10, he will set off on his next challenge - to run and cycle 14,000 miles across 50 US States in 104 days. He will run a marathon in every state of America and cycle between each one, with an aim of raising £500,000 for charity.
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Start off slowly
Often, beginners starting out running think that they should be able to run great distances straight off the bat. It is important to start slowly and set your own pace, as biting off more than you can chew can leave you demoralised and halt your journey before you have started.
Don’t compare yourself to others
It is very easy to see other people posting about their running successes on social media and compare your own progress to them. Don’t forget, everyone has their own reasons for taking up running and your motivations are only your own. Just remember, if you are moving your feet faster than walking you are a runner.