Former Newcastle Falcon Rugby Players Took on The Speed Project
A team of six intrepid former Newcastle Falcons rugby players took on The Speed Project, a 400km relay race across the South of France. The challenge had to be completed in just 48 hours, so each team member ran the equivalent of one-and-a-half marathons to raise over £6,500 for Wooden Spoon. The event was also without any support crew, so the runners had to rely on themselves and use their initiative.
Team member Alex Tait said: “The amount we put our bodies through, running with little to no sleep for 36 hours, put it up there with one of the hardest physical challenges I’ve done. But to then combine that with having to read maps, devise strategies last minute, and navigate through narrow streets in a nine-seater camper van made it a huge mental effort too!”
Fellow runner Perry Alexander added: “Competing alongside ultra runners as complete beginners was an interesting challenge, especially in the gruelling 38-degree heat. Despite the harsh conditions, it was great pushing alongside a solid group of guys. It felt good re-igniting the competitive spirit for this challenge.”
A huge thank you to The Speed Project team: Michael Young, Will Welch, Alex Tait, Mark Wilson, Tom Catterick, and Perry Alexander, for fundraising for us.
