Adventure Film Watch Party: "How Not to Run 55 miles"

Running and adventure inspiration during lockdown!


Location
The Arsenal Community Hub
56 Benwell Road
London
N7 7BA
Date and time
19:30 - 20:10
Thursday, 4th of March 2021


During the current lockdown, Team #GoodgymRedThunder will be hosting a weekly Adventure Film Watch Party- an opportunity to watch these great free-to-air documentaries together! During these uncertain times, sometimes we need a bit of inspiration to get us out the door and finding our own adventures!


"How Not to Run 55 miles"

BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Reece Parkinson is determined to run a one of the UK's toughest races, with only 37 days to train.

After multiple races get cancelled due to Covid-19, he sets his sights on a 55-mile ultra-marathon still due to go ahead. The Montane Cheviot Goat is a brutal non-stop race over the freezing, remote and mountainous landscapes of Northumberland, predominantly in the dark.

But Reece is dealt with blow after blow of setbacks, with doctors advising him against it and running coaches saying his lack of preparation is dangerous. His problems then take a more severe turn when he is hit with a very serious and life-changing medical diagnosis. Running seems to be the easiest part of his goal, but will he succeed?

(Film duration: 35 min)

https://youtu.be/mdQ5HpkfZS0


You will need to sign in to the TwoSeven video synchronising service and download their browser extension to watch this film. Instructions can be found on their home page.

Video sharing site: https://twoseven.xyz/

A chat option will be available for viewers of correspond to each other during the screening.

We are open to film suggestions. The only caveat is that they must be free-to-air and only available through non-subscription services.



Who's going

  • Lorna Gott
  • Redbridge runner
  • Richard
  • Mayuko
  • Tower Hamlets runner
  • York runner
  • Becky
  • Bristol runner
  • Simon Fitzmaurice
  • John Adkins
  • Slough runner
  • John Shirley
  • Rob Riley

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Location
The Arsenal Community Hub
56 Benwell Road
London
N7 7BA
Date and time
19:30 - 20:10
Thursday, 4th of March 2021



The Arsenal Community Hub
56 Benwell Road
London
N7 7BA


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Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.

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