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  • 17th November 2019 Adventures, Blog, Challenges, Featured  1

    A world-first 127 mile foot-crossing over the 55 million year old Namib

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  • 9th March 2018 Adventures, Blog, Challenges, Featured, Race reviews  1

    100 miles of ice!

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  • 7th April 2017 Blog, Challenges, Race reviews  3

    14 hours in the hands of the Special Forces

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    Running the inaugural Cape Wrath Ultra, a truly Beautiful Behemoth

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2nd February 2020

Talking to the children of Fulbridge Academy

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21st May 2019

An invite to Buckingham Palace

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Adventures, Blog, Challenges, Featured

17th November 2019

A world-first 127 mile foot-crossing over the 55 million year old Namib

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Adventures, Blog, Challenges, Featured, Race reviews

9th March 2018

100 miles of ice!

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Blog, Challenges, Race reviews

7th April 2017

14 hours in the hands of the Special Forces

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3rd November 2016

Talking at the Palace

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29th September 2016

Running the inaugural Cape Wrath Ultra, a truly Beautiful Behemoth

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29th September 2016

Cathedral abseil for its 900th birthday, yes please!

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    Talking to the children of Fulbridge Academy

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    An invite to Buckingham Palace

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    Talking at the Palace

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    Cathedral abseil for its 900th birthday, yes please!

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    £26,000+ – Amazing support for Rory and family.

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    Guest Speaker: Duke of Edinburgh Awards at TDA

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    Guest Speaking at Duke of Edinburgh Awards – Peterborough Town...

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    Dumball – It’s a Goa!

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    Individual Fundraiser of the Year! – £18,000 for Anna’s Hope

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    Jools Holland Fairies for Anna’s Hope

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    Prince’s Trust Motivational Talk

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    Pride in Peterborough Awards

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It appears a huge amount of people have in fact be It appears a huge amount of people have in fact become 'Socially Closer' during this time of staying apart. Despite being physically distanced from each other, there's a notable increase in: - Video calls - Virtual parties and dinner dates - Chatting with neighbours (from a distance) - Community groups/initiatives looking out for each other - Checking on relatives and friends more often than usual. - Fetching shopping for others - Donating/crowdfunding to support those struggling. - Shared online games, activities and challenges Whilst it's not all flowers and rainbows, there's certainly a lot of good spirit shining through for many. I hope the positive changes continue long after this has passed. What positive changes have you seen or partaken in during this time? #socialdistancing #getcloser #keepintouch #community #videocalls #stayhome #zoomcall
I see so many people right now: 💪🏼 Exercisin I see so many people right now: 💪🏼 Exercising more, 🙌 Spending more quality time with family/partners, 📲 Contacting and checking on family, 🧻 Offering to help neighbours, 😊 Smiling and saying hello (from a safe distance), 🛠 Finally getting those DIY jobs done, 🎸 Trying new things, 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing & taking more time for you. . Aside from financial concerns, how many people are now actually embracing and even enjoying this forced change of lifestyle and a chance to reevaluate what's really important? . #lifestyle #changeyourlife #mindfulness #lookafteryourself
Hilarious sounds of enjoyment from @therealgrantmc Hilarious sounds of enjoyment from @therealgrantmcewan and @pookiepoo1984 as we tried a Bring Sally Up push-up challenge... . Why suffer alone when you can suffer together? 🥵😂 . Same time next week guys! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👏👏👏 @houseparty #bringsallyup #pushupchallenge #homeworkouts #houseparty
What was your last 'non-essential' purchase? #sta What was your last 'non-essential' purchase? #stayathome
🤩 Wow, look how many crisps @tescofood still ha 🤩 Wow, look how many crisps @tescofood still have on the shelves! 😲 #everylittlehelps
The all important question in uncertain times. . O The all important question in uncertain times. . On a scale of hedgehog cake, how are you feeling today? . 1-9? #hedgehogsofinstagram #smile
In these uncertain times, follow this simple yet e In these uncertain times, follow this simple yet effective life model. #dontbeadick #coronapocalypse #lifelessons
Just seen good old @trailrunningmag dug out this f Just seen good old @trailrunningmag dug out this from a shoot we did a while back. They ended up sticking me on the cover of the magazine, not once, but twice. Go me and my grimacing face! It was odd to see my mini-self on the shelves at Tescos, but certainly made my mum proud. From the more familiar attractive smiley coverwoman, to this random beardy dude... I'm curious how magazine sales are affected by having a male or female on the cover, specifically running mags... if at all? Who buys more running mags, is there a big split between men and women? Or do you use the online resources more? @ukrunchat @strava @runnersworldmag @badboyrunningpodcast @nationalrunningshow @salomonrunning @wildgingerrunning @advance_perf @espmagazine_pbo @trailrunningmag #runningworld #runningman #runningwoman #runningmagazine #covergirls #runchat #magazines Reposted from @trailrunningmag 📷 Bob Atkins⁠ #trailrunning #instarunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #running #run1000miles #run #runnersofig
Come rain, snow, or shine, we get to the top every Come rain, snow, or shine, we get to the top every time! On day three, we climb Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons. After two challenging but brilliant days trail biking and taking on the 2nd biggest sand dune in Europe and several miles of sandy trails, we bring our tired legs here for a 3rd and final challenge. The group take on the climb at a pace they're comfortable with, but by this stage, their confidence is sky high and they all push themselves a little further, seeing just how quickly they can reach the top of the 2 mile ascent. Several of the guys raced up once with their day packs, then went up a second time with a loaded 45lb backpack to get a taste of the SAS selection Fandance. These guys smashed it and everyone did themselves proud. We'll be heading back again soon, as this experience is too good not to repeat. DM or check my site for details and dates (link in bio : /events) next visit May 21-23. #penyfan #welshweekenders #takethechallenge #walesadventure #adventureholiday
One for the personal trainers out there who love a One for the personal trainers out there who love a crowd!! Reposted from @the_fitnessfinders PERSONAL TRAINERS join us on stage to warm up 7,000+ racers taking on the world's biggest obstacle race @ratracehq #ratracedirtyweekend 2020 THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE! If you're a qualified PT, can handle an excitable crowd and want to get your spot on the stage to show what you've got, comment below, tagging three friends, we'll invite some of you to take the stage with us and shine. DOUBLE BUBBLE Double your chances by simply adding your services completely free on our site, and pick up more clients in the process too. (Link in bio). #ratrace #personaltrainerpeterborough #personaltrainerstamford #peterboroughfitness #growyourbusiness #ratracedirtyweekend2020 #worldsbiggestobstaclerace #carpediem #personaltrainers
I struggle to get excited at the idea of a relaxin I struggle to get excited at the idea of a relaxing holiday by a pool, slobbing out, drinking, eating and sunbathing for days on end. Give me a mountain range, ice walls, deserts and incredible jungle adventures anytime. I'll perhaps slob out when I'm in my 80s... perhaps. Thanks to @leofrancisphotography for hanging out of the back of a car to get this awesome shot whilst @jamesappletonphotography took the wheel. #safetyfirst #patagonia #cyclingadventure #fitzroy #adventuremore
Kudos to the awesome celebrities who have just com Kudos to the awesome celebrities who have just completed an epic 100 mile desert crossing for @sportrelief I wrote a few words about what they would be facing... more to follow on my website and @espmagazine_pbo Reposted from @espmagazine_pbo What happens when you send our resident ‘action man’ @darrengrigas trekking across a desert? Well he lives to the tell the tale in our March Issue of course... Darren was part of the Rat Race Bucket List experiences team which pioneered the @sportrelief challenge that celebrities like the brave @frankiebridge @louiseminchin and @nicholasgrimshaw have just completed. 💪😳 #SportRelief2020 #mentalhealth #ratracebucketlist #namiba #desertcrossing
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Prince's Trust - Guest Speaker

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As a guest speaker Darren is a true inspiration to all. His approach to challenge, personal development and lifelong learning made him the perfect guest speaker to inspire and motivate our team. His adventures are the perfect hook to get the young people engage and his subtle but targeted “suggestions” on personal development stayed with the team throughout the twelve week programme.

Nene Inspired Trustee

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Darren has been involved with Nene Inspired from the initial conception to getting the charity up and running. His drive and determination to support young people in engaging with positive and adventurous activates has been extremely motivating for all involved in the Project. As a valued trustee; Darren takes a keen interest in the development and evolution of our organization.

Peterborough Open Awards Centre CIC - Motivational Speaker

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Motivation and inspiration are key elements in encouraging young people to strive beyond their limiting beliefs. As a guest speaker on our National Citizen Service courses; the group listened attentively as he talked them through his various exploits as an extreme adventurer and charity fundraiser. His stories of completing the Marathon Des Sables and spending a week challenging alongside Sir Ranulph Fiennes as he became the oldest UK citizen to complete the challenge held his audience spellbound. A true motivational speaker.

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