London - Barcelona (L2B)
In May 2023, I started my run and am trying to raise awareness and much needed funding for Cure Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s UK, by running from London to Barcelona where, on July 4th, the World Parkinson’s Congress met.
I crossed three countries, demanding logistics and climbing a mountain range, with Parkinson’s.
START LINE
Why?
1: Its personal challenge to prove to all, including myself that I can do it.
2: To raise money for Cure Parkinsons and Parkinson’s UK, who support others with Parkinson’s and help promote a better awareness.
3: To demonstrate that when you’re diagnosed with Parkinson’s that it’s not the end. You can still do amazing things if you believe you can and have the determination.
Finish LINE
THE ROUTE
London - Portsmouth 84 miles
Caen - Barcelona 814 miles
Stages
England
25th May London - West Horsley
26th May West Horsley - Lugashall
27th May Lugashall - Portsmouth
France
28th May Caen - Villers Bocage
29th May Villers Bocage - Flers
30th May Flers - Lassay Les Chateaux
31st May Lassay Les Chateaux - La Chapelle Rainsouin
1st June La Chapelle Rainsouin - Soeurdres
2nd June Soeurdres - Saint Martin du Fouilloux
3rd June Saint Martin du Fouilloux - Vihiers
4th June Vihiers - Bressuire
5th June Bressuire - Beceleuf
6th June Beceleuf - Fontenay
7th June REST DAY
8th June Fontenay - Cherbonnieres
9th June Cherbonnieres - Vibrac
10th June Vibrac - Chalais
11th June Chalais - Villefranche de Lonchat
12th June Villefranche de Lonchat - Duras
13th June Duras - Sermet
14th June Sermet - Port-du Casse
15th June Port-du Casse - Lafrançaise
16th June Lafrançaise - Labastide Saint Piere
17th June Labastide Saint Piere - Verfeil
18th June Verfeil - Soupex
19th June Soupex - Ville Longue d'aude
20th June REST DAY
21st June Ville Longue d'aude - Bugarach
22nd June Bugarach - Sournia
23rd June Sournia - llauro
24th June llauro - Le Perth’s
25th June REST DAY
Spain
26th June Le Perth’s - Vilaur
27th June Vilaur - Girona
28th June Girona - Malgrat de Mar
29th June Malgrat de Mar - Mataro
30th June Mataro - Barcelona
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When Neil approached us to see if we could help with his build up to the London to Barcelona run, we immediately agreed to do everything we can, to ensure he is in the best possible condition in order to complete this epic challenge. With our expertise in neurological conditions, and their effects on the body, we are working through a programme to help improve elasticity and posture, which will greatly improve endurance and reduce effects of fatigue. Within the team we have experience of multi-day events and are bringing that knowledge into play as well.
We are very proud of the progress he has made already, excited to be supporting him, and looking forward to seeing him finish what is truly an amazing feat.
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