Race to the King

 

Dave Partlow is a Consultant Paramedic for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.  On the 23rd June 2018 Dave undertook the 'Race to the King', a grueling double marathon along the South Downs Way.  The route followed an ancient path along a ridge of chalk hills and passes numerous historical sites, taking Dave through some of the UK's most beautiful countryside.

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Before the race Dave spoke of his intention to make the run even more ambitious:

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"After 22 years' service and turning 50 this year I really should know better!  You can do the run over two days but I hope to run it straight through in around 13 hours."

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Unfortunately, the race day fell during one of the longest and hottest spells the UK has seen for many years.  Dave says:

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"The heat was a real issue.  I got to 39 miles and had to pull out due to heat stroke.  I had to be sensible so it turned into a marathon and a half rather than two marathons."

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We think Dave is an absolute hero and we thank him for raising almost £500 for the South Western Ambulance Charity.