Monday 22nd
January 2018
7 marathons in 7 days to support friend with Bowel Cancer
On Sunday the 28th Of January, Steve Taylor from Torbay will start the epic challenge of running 7 MARATHONS IN 7 DAYS in support of his friend Kelly Stabb, who is currently undergoing treatment for bowel cancer. All funds raised will go towards Kelly’s campaign to support the work of Bowel Cancer West.
In January last year, Kelly was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 bowel cancer. As a wife and mother of two young children, the news has been devastating but Kelly is taking a very positive approach and is determined to put the cancer behind her. Kelly plans to run the Edinburgh marathon whilst likely undergoing further chemotherapy- incredible.
Steve said: “I was so touched by Kelly’s story and know her family well. When I heard about her commitment to run a marathon, I was determined to create a difficult challenge for myself as a show of solidarity. It might seem a bit crazy but I’m determined to give it a go!”
Steve’s challenge starts on the 28th of January and ends on the 3rd of February at the Torbay Velopark parkrun. Due to a busy job and family life, Steve will probably be starting each marathon in the dark before going into work or dropping his kids off to school. He will be encouraged along the way by friends (including Kelly) and family who will be running/cycling some of the route with him.
Best of luck Steve! We'll be following you progress each day. Click here to read Kelly's full story and further details of her amazing campaign.
Where is Steve running his marathons?
Day 1: Sunday 28th January: Paignton - Bovey Tracey - Paignton- COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0600 hours Manor Corner, Paignton - Penn Inn, Newton Abbot - Kingsteignton - Clay Pits Way - A38 footbridge - Teigngrace - Jetty Marsh - Penn Inn - Paignton.
Day 2: Monday 29th January: Paignton - Brixham - Heathfield - COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0500 hours Manor Corner, Paignton - North Boundary Road, Brixham via Bascombe Road - Paignton via Goodrington sands, Cliff Walk - Penn Inn, Newton Abbot - Jetty Marsh - Teigngrace - Heathfield.
Day 3: Tuesday 30th January: Paignton - Berry Head - Torquay - Paignton- COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0900 Oldway Mansion, Paignton - North Boundary Road via Bascome Road - Brixham harbour - Berry Head - Paignton - Torquay harbour - Paignton.
Day 4: Wednesday 31st January: Paignton - Babbacombe - Stoke Gabriel - Paignton COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0800 Manor Corner, Paignton - Torquay harbour - Meadfoot - Babbacombe - Hele - Torquay town centre - Paignton - Windy corner - Stoke Gabriel - Paignton.
Day 5: Thursday 1st February: Paignton - Brixham - Heathfield COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0500 hours Manor Corner, Paignton - North Boundary Road, Brixham via Bascombe Road - Paignton via Goodrington sands, Cliff Walk - Penn Inn, Newton Abbot - Jetty Marsh - Teigngrace - Heathfield.
Day 6: Friday 2nd February: Paignton - Bovey Tracey - Paignton COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0700 hours Manor Corner, Paignton - Penn Inn, Newton Abbot - Kingsteignton - Clay Pits Way - A38 footbridge - Teigngrace - Jetty Marsh - Penn Inn - Paignton.
Day 7: Saturday 3rd February: Paignton - Newton Abbot - Torquay - Goodrington COMPLETE! Check out Steve's route here
Start 0400!? Manor Corner, Paignton - Penn Inn, Newton Abbot - Torquay town centre - Torquay harbour - Paignton - Goodrington - Youngs Park - Clennon valley - 0900 hours - Torbay Velopark Parkrun!
