One ordinary man who runs some of the worlds toughest events! Phil Eccleston from Bolton has supported various Charities over 25 years of running raising huge amounts of money by doing what he loves most in life! Phil a NW Counties Fell Runner in the early 90's went onto run for the Royal Air Force  between 2001-2006 during his military career and now runs for Horwich RMI Harriers. He has finished some of the worlds toughest ultra distance events, walked from Lands end to John O Groats, finished 130 mile non-stop ultra marathons, completed over 100 marathons,ran through deserts and war-torn Countrys for others. His mental strength and the ability to push his body to the absolute limit testing every human emotion has seen him haled a local hero and an inspiration to the community. What gives Phil his motivation? By the generosity and support you give him, please give a little to show your support for his next adventure

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15 May 2012

After a disappointing winter due to a serious back injury April was defiantly brought back the happy times. In February I was told I might never run a marathon distance or over again and the physiotherapist gave me little chance of running a race for the next  12months due to a herniated disc. On this advise I reluctantly pulled out of this years Brathay 10 in 10 (10 marathons in 10 days) which was a real low point after training hard for several months. Not to be beaten I started doing the back exercises given (maybe doing to many than I should) and over February and March began to recover a lot better than expected. Two months after being told the devastating news I sit here holding 4 marathon Medals from April 2012, Hull, Brighton, London and Manchester which where all completed in a sub 3 hour 20 minute time with only a few little pains here and there in my back. The smile is defiantly back on my face!