Vernon kay ultra marathon route day 3

Zoe's brought the Breakfast Show to Bolton to await the big man as he completes his epic challenge hopefully! All this week, Vernon's travelled by the power of his own two legs to his hometown of Bolton. It's a journey of miles and it's all for Children in Need.

By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline. Vernon was welcomed into the stadium by roaring cheers from crowds, as the moment was recorded live for Zoe Ball's BBC radio show. The father-of-two soon spotted his parents in the crowd and rushed over to give them a hug as they emotionally reunited after the run. A video of the moment was shared on Instagram and Vernon's wife Tess commented underneath: 'Give him a massive squeeze from me Gladys! Arrival: The TV presenter, 49, was greeted by his mum and dad at Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton as they wrapped their arms around him. My man: Tess Daly shared an emotional message to husband Vernon ahead of the completion of his Ultramarathon while she's staying in Blackpool for Strictly Come Dancing. In another shot, Vernon was surrounded by a group of cheerleaders as they celebrated his return to the stadium.

Vernon kay ultra marathon route day 3

News UK. The BBC Radio 2 presenter has now walked and run more than miles over the past four days and, this morning, Radio 2 host Zoe Ball broadcasted live from the Toughsheet Stadium to welcome him home. Kay, the host of Radio 2's mid-morning show , which airs Monday through Friday from 9. His daily itinerary, or his marching orders, were given by Zoe Ball every morning. In total, he completed more than miles. Kay replaced Ken Bruce on the show and it has been reported that the show has lost listeners in that time. Paddy McGuinness has been filling in for Kay while he takes the challenge. Any run longer than the distance of a regular marathon is considered an ultramarathon ; this means that any run longer than Typically, ultramarathon race distances begin at 50k , which is just 8k more than the marathon distance. Then, typical race distances increase to 50 miles, km, and miles. Vernon clarified that he had been training by taking pit stops every seven miles, and wouldn't stop for longer than 25 minutes at a time because that's when the body enters a resting phase.

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We have more newsletters. A large portion of his mile journey is in Derbyshire. He covered around 27 miles on the first day. Day three includes the most elevation of any day as Vernon makes his way up and down Kinder Scout. He will set off in Hope, before making his way to Castleton and Edale - before ascending Kinder Scout.

He's now started the final leg of his route home to Bolton this morning. Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester. We have more newsletters. BBC star Vernon Kay pushed his weary legs to the limit as he completed the third day of his Ultra ultramarathon challenge - and got a hero's welcome as he entered Manchester. His third day was the hardest - having to tackle Kinder Scout in the Peak District before heading down into Stockport and then on to his final pit stop of the day at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground where he was greeted by a huge crowd of supporters. On Friday, he left Old Trafford just before 7am to take the final leg of his journey to his home town of Bolton.

Vernon kay ultra marathon route day 3

And we'll keep you signed in. Sign in or Register. Take a look at these videos of our hero struggling, then conquering, the m peak of Kinder Scout in the Derbyshire Peak District. Vernon had a real boost from an on-air chat with his friend and fellow Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony. Five times a day my mind randomly goes 'Vernon is doing another marathon today' and I just think, what an absolute superstar. OJ Borg , who presents Radio 2's weekday midnight to 3am show, has surprised Vernon with a daytime appearance by pedalling in to show some much-needed support for his friend and colleague. Vernon reluctantly declined the offer of wheels! If you want to support him with a text donation, you can do so - find all the details below and at bbc. Designer and TV Presenter Gaby Blackman was part of the build at Treetops Hospice, and spoke to Scott Mills earlier this afternoon about the incredible work that they do:.

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The Boltonian is undertaking an epic ultra marathon for Children in Need and heads to Greater Manchester today.

More Newsletters. Show less. Visit bbc. On Friday, well-wishers will be able to watch Vernon as he takes on the final stage of his route from Manchester to Bolton. Fasting DOES have major benefits As the challenge reaches it's heroic climax, Zoe's joined by special surprise guests to bring him home. Vernon said: 'It was an interesting one yesterday because I was absolutely shattered after the 40 miles. In confronting the 'poison' of Islamist and far-Right extremism, Rishi Sunak delivered the speech Britain His daily itinerary, or his marching orders, were given by Zoe Ball every morning. We have more newsletters.