Richard Wilcox: The runner who went from couch to 100-miles in a year
Update: 2023-10-24
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After a particularly troubled end to a family holiday, Richard Wilcox's wife gave him a ultimatum: 'Change or we're finished'.
The former Army man was overweight - his five four inch frame carrying 18 stone. He was suffering from mental health issues and going nowhere fast.
It was then he chanced upon a documentary about ultra running that changed his life. Inspired, Richard declared he would run a 100-mile race within a year.
Most people laughed, but he started walking, then jogging and before long he was running hundreds of miles every week.
Within a year, he was ready to take on the Snowdon Ultra 100. It was a race that was to test him to his limits, but one which would help Richard prove the doubters wrong once and for all.
Running Tales spoke to him about his incredible journey to success and the power - for good and bad - of an addictive personality...
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The former Army man was overweight - his five four inch frame carrying 18 stone. He was suffering from mental health issues and going nowhere fast.
It was then he chanced upon a documentary about ultra running that changed his life. Inspired, Richard declared he would run a 100-mile race within a year.
Most people laughed, but he started walking, then jogging and before long he was running hundreds of miles every week.
Within a year, he was ready to take on the Snowdon Ultra 100. It was a race that was to test him to his limits, but one which would help Richard prove the doubters wrong once and for all.
Running Tales spoke to him about his incredible journey to success and the power - for good and bad - of an addictive personality...
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🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:
Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]
📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:
Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.com
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📧 EMAIL: craig@runningtales.co.uk
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