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    The Running Stormtrooper Podcast

    The Running Stormtrooper Podcast

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    What happens when a lifelong Star Wars nut decides to combine his passion for charity running with a galaxy far far away? Join host Stu Skinner with his friend Jez Allinson to discuss the Jez’s Running Stormtrooper Project which started in 2016 as a London Marathon attempt with the hope of raising £2000 for Make-A-Wish. Since then the Running Stormtrooper has managed to run 3 x London Marathons, gained a Guinness World Record and completed his challenge in 2018 with a 100km run in armour again for Make-A-Wish but also for the children’s charity Spread-A-Smile. In total over £36,500 was raised between 2016-2018. Now out of retirement the Running Stormtrooper has pledged to run 1000 miles in armour in 2020 including a 100 mile run at Lucasfilm-Pinewood Studios. Each monthly episode will cover a previous chapter of the fundraising/running, an update on how the 2020 challenge is going and a section on running or fundraising top tips! Join these 2 chaps for a light hearted advert free podcast designed to encourage and inspire those who are considering running or charity running.

    Hosted By

    Jez Allinson

    Hitting Your Target

    Hitting Your Target

    August 3, 2020
    50m

    The latest episode of the Running Stormtrooper Project Podcast has it all: running, laughter, triumph and tears.

    This special ‘2020 - A look back so far’ episode comes to you a few weeks late, as Jez has finally decided to launch it after a troubling and soul searching few weeks. Join Jez and Stu as they talk through the highs and lows of the 1000 miles in 2020 challenge. Is the Running Stormtrooper still on target? How are the #STAYONTARGET virtual races going, and what tips do the lads have for charity fundraisers.


    For 2020 COVID-19 really is THE PHANTOM MENACE in all respects and you’ll learn why the cancelation of almost all public races and the postponement of the much hyped Star Wars Celebration to 2022 has had a devastating effect on Jez’s fundraising. The boy needs A NEW HOPE!


    For a while this one may have never been released, however Jez has decided that the public really need to know what’s going on, and how he really feels about this challenge. THE RISE OF STORMTROOPER.


    Check out how this year’s fundraising is going here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/therunningstormtrooperproject


    Stay up to date with the mileage tracker here: http://stormtrooperrun.com/index.php/home/blog/53-2020-mileage-tracker


    For more info on The Running Stormtrooper see here: stormtrooperrun.com


    To sign up for the #STAYONTARGET Virtual Medal Series see here: https://www.myrace.run/race/stay-on-target/


    Watch the desperately sad - Vanessa’s Story here: https://spreadasmile.org/2017/11/17/bbc-children-in-need-post-show/

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