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‘When I returned to the UK in April 2018, I wanted to do a challenge that would make me strong, happy and healthy,’ he says. ‘I also wanted to do something that had not been done before. The idea was inspired by others that have cycled and run to games before. I took it one step beyond running to one game. The idea was born in June 2018, just six weeks before the start of the season.
‘As it was the 5th time I’d run to London I took it for granted, but it was really tough. After three days I had to have a long, hard word with myself to regain focus.’Training involved a mixture of running, yoga, HIIT classes, hiking and cycling as well as mental training, teaching the mind to be ‘resilient to pain and boredom.’
Scott says he turned to running because of its benefits to both mind and body. ‘I did this because I know, from personal experience how running is a powerful tool to achieve positive mental and physical well being,’ he says.After spending over two decades working for charities and organisations like the UN and Search for Common Ground, in parts of Southeast Asia seriously affected by violent crime and poverty, it took a toll on Scott’s mental health.
‘I’ve suffered depression for a decade, it comes and goes, he says. ‘Running in wild places has been a big part of my therapy. I really love being out for long days. The RunAway Challenge allowed me to do just that.’‘I had many people run with me, some planned, some unplanned. Five people ran their first marathons with me, that was very special.
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