People supporting Mark
All these people and organisations have been kind enough to support Mark in his challenge.
Please read more about them below and pay them a visit!
Businesses | Individuals
All these people and organisations have been kind enough to support Mark in his challenge.
Please read more about them below and pay them a visit!
Businesses | Individuals
Mark says:
"Dean Karnazes is quite possibly the most important runner to have ever existed. Dean is an inspiration to millions of people and not only to runners. He is also a best selling author and wonderful motivational speaker. Dean is one of my heroes and I am over the moon at having Dean's continued support for the coming months."
"Dean Karnazes is quite possibly the most important runner to have ever existed. Dean is an inspiration to millions of people and not only to runners. He is also a best selling author and wonderful motivational speaker. Dean is one of my heroes and I am over the moon at having Dean's continued support for the coming months."
Dean Karnazes
"Mark Cooper is a true inspiration to all of us. I'm humbled by his undertaking and wish him the very best in both his running and in his charitable efforts."
"Mark Cooper is a true inspiration to all of us. I'm humbled by his undertaking and wish him the very best in both his running and in his charitable efforts."
Mark says:
"Sir Ranulph is one of a kind, someone all adventurers look up to. Some of the expeditions that he has been on are mind blowing. Prince Charles could not have put it any better..."The world would be a far duller place without him" - Prince Charles"
"Sir Ranulph is one of a kind, someone all adventurers look up to. Some of the expeditions that he has been on are mind blowing. Prince Charles could not have put it any better..."The world would be a far duller place without him" - Prince Charles"
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
"I wish Mark all the best on his expedition, running 1 marathon in hard enough but to attempt 50 is quite remarkable. I will keep track of his progress with great interest."
"I wish Mark all the best on his expedition, running 1 marathon in hard enough but to attempt 50 is quite remarkable. I will keep track of his progress with great interest."
Mark says:
"Liz is a wonderul British athlete and I am thrilled to have her backing."
"Liz is a wonderul British athlete and I am thrilled to have her backing."
Liz Yelling
"Running a marathon is a tough enough challenge but Mark has decided to run 50 of them in 56 days. It puts my one marathon at a time to shame! I'm sure that Mark will display the qualities of a true Olympian throughout his journey and I wish him all the very best of luck in his fundraising for such a worthy cause in Edinburgh Headway and also for every marathon every day. Go for it Mark!"
"Running a marathon is a tough enough challenge but Mark has decided to run 50 of them in 56 days. It puts my one marathon at a time to shame! I'm sure that Mark will display the qualities of a true Olympian throughout his journey and I wish him all the very best of luck in his fundraising for such a worthy cause in Edinburgh Headway and also for every marathon every day. Go for it Mark!"
Liz Yelling (2x Olympic marathon runner and Commonwealth Medalist)
Mark says:
"The first person I thought about contacting for advice was Mark and I am very happy to say that he did not disappoint. Even whilst on his latest expedition in the Americas he managed to find time to give me substantial and helpful responses to my questions. A true gent which I am looking forward to meeting upon his return to Edinburgh."
"The first person I thought about contacting for advice was Mark and I am very happy to say that he did not disappoint. Even whilst on his latest expedition in the Americas he managed to find time to give me substantial and helpful responses to my questions. A true gent which I am looking forward to meeting upon his return to Edinburgh."
Mark Beaumont
Mark Beaumont has given Mark's trip his full backing and provided a supporting quote from his saddle in the Americas:
"Running 1,310 miles in 56 days is an incredible challenge that will take huge mental and physical stength. Congratulations should go to Mark for dreaming up and taking on such a feat and doing so for charity."
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Mark Beaumont has given Mark's trip his full backing and provided a supporting quote from his saddle in the Americas:
"Running 1,310 miles in 56 days is an incredible challenge that will take huge mental and physical stength. Congratulations should go to Mark for dreaming up and taking on such a feat and doing so for charity."
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Mark says:
"Sir Chris Bonington is a world famous British Mountaineer. He boasts many expeditions to the summit of Everest among others. I am delighted to get a message of support from Sir Chris."
"Sir Chris Bonington is a world famous British Mountaineer. He boasts many expeditions to the summit of Everest among others. I am delighted to get a message of support from Sir Chris."
Sir Chris Bonnington
"This sounds like three Everests back to back - great and challenging project for a really good cause."
"This sounds like three Everests back to back - great and challenging project for a really good cause."
Mark says:
"Adrian Hayes is a Dubai based ICF accredited corporate team and executive coach, keynote/motivational speaker and adventurer who recently became only the 15th person in the World, and in the shortest period of time in history, to reach the '3 Poles' of the Earth - walking the entire way to the North and South Poles and summiting Mt Everest, a true explorer and gentleman."
"Adrian Hayes is a Dubai based ICF accredited corporate team and executive coach, keynote/motivational speaker and adventurer who recently became only the 15th person in the World, and in the shortest period of time in history, to reach the '3 Poles' of the Earth - walking the entire way to the North and South Poles and summiting Mt Everest, a true explorer and gentleman."
Adrian Hayes
"Mark, this rocks! With people forever looking to push the limits of human endeavour, your challenge stands out big time. I wish you all the very best and will follow your progress keenly."
"Mark, this rocks! With people forever looking to push the limits of human endeavour, your challenge stands out big time. I wish you all the very best and will follow your progress keenly."
Mark says:
"Sarah, like me, suffered a tragedy in her family and instead of letting it hold her back she decided to make something positive out of it. Sarah Outen broke three world records and is the first woman and youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean. At 24 Sarah is the youngest woman to solo any ocean. Sarah is a true example of strength and bravery, I am delighted to have her support."
"Sarah, like me, suffered a tragedy in her family and instead of letting it hold her back she decided to make something positive out of it. Sarah Outen broke three world records and is the first woman and youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean. At 24 Sarah is the youngest woman to solo any ocean. Sarah is a true example of strength and bravery, I am delighted to have her support."
Sarah Outen
"When Mark got in touch to tell me about his ultra-marathon I was seriously impressed - this is going to be one mighty adventure. It will undoubtedly be one of the heardest things he will ever challenge himself with for this is set to be an epic. May the winds and rains be kind to you Mark, and I wish you all the best on the road. Enjoy it in all its crazy intensity. Salty best, Sarah Outen."
"When Mark got in touch to tell me about his ultra-marathon I was seriously impressed - this is going to be one mighty adventure. It will undoubtedly be one of the heardest things he will ever challenge himself with for this is set to be an epic. May the winds and rains be kind to you Mark, and I wish you all the best on the road. Enjoy it in all its crazy intensity. Salty best, Sarah Outen."
Mark says:
"Alastair Humphreys spent 4 years cycling around the globe and this year will accompany Ben Saunders on an unsupported trek to the South Pole."
"Alastair Humphreys spent 4 years cycling around the globe and this year will accompany Ben Saunders on an unsupported trek to the South Pole."
Alastair Humphreys
"I have huge admiration for the massive challenge you are taking on, and all for such a good cause. Good luck!"
"I have huge admiration for the massive challenge you are taking on, and all for such a good cause. Good luck!"
Mark says:
"I am thrilled to have Scott's backing, a legend in Scottish sport."
"I am thrilled to have Scott's backing, a legend in Scottish sport."
Scott Hastings
"Mark, you are going to go to places you will have only feared about, but within those places you will find strength and courage and I wish you all the very best."
"Mark, you are going to go to places you will have only feared about, but within those places you will find strength and courage and I wish you all the very best."
Mark says:
"I am delighted to hear from Edinburgh's Lord Provost. Knowing that the City of Edinburgh is behind me is a major boost."
"I am delighted to hear from Edinburgh's Lord Provost. Knowing that the City of Edinburgh is behind me is a major boost."
The Rt Hon George Grubb, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh
"To run one marathon is an enormous challenge - to run fifty of them in 50 days is absolutely extraordinary. On behalf of the City, I wish Mark the very best of luck for his incredible endeavour and can assure him that the people of Edinburgh are behind him every step of the way!"
"To run one marathon is an enormous challenge - to run fifty of them in 50 days is absolutely extraordinary. On behalf of the City, I wish Mark the very best of luck for his incredible endeavour and can assure him that the people of Edinburgh are behind him every step of the way!"
Mark says:
"Quote from Terry Hitchcock who ran to the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia the equivelent of a marathon each day for 75 consecutive days, over 2,000 miles at age 57, to honour single parents and their kids. The documentary, "My Run", soon to be released with Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton as narrator."
"Quote from Terry Hitchcock who ran to the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia the equivelent of a marathon each day for 75 consecutive days, over 2,000 miles at age 57, to honour single parents and their kids. The documentary, "My Run", soon to be released with Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton as narrator."
Terry Hitchcock
"Nothing is Impossible. If you have a dream, don't let anyone take it away from you. Go for it Mark!"
"Nothing is Impossible. If you have a dream, don't let anyone take it away from you. Go for it Mark!"
Mark says:
"Again I am thrilled to have the honour of speaking with another top adventurer. Jason Lewis circumnavigated the globe by human power only, a trip which took him 13 years to complete! Epic!"
"Again I am thrilled to have the honour of speaking with another top adventurer. Jason Lewis circumnavigated the globe by human power only, a trip which took him 13 years to complete! Epic!"
Jason Lewis
"Mark has set himself an extraordinarily high benchmark for his challenge to run 50 marathons in 56 days. I applaud his vision and determination to see through what can only be described as a truly epic feat. And to raise money for such a worthy cause as the Headway Group only enriches the scope of his mission all the more. I wish him well."
"Mark has set himself an extraordinarily high benchmark for his challenge to run 50 marathons in 56 days. I applaud his vision and determination to see through what can only be described as a truly epic feat. And to raise money for such a worthy cause as the Headway Group only enriches the scope of his mission all the more. I wish him well."
Mark says:
"Benedict Allen is a legendary British explorer and author who has many expeditions under his belt, and has been voted amongst the top 20 British explorers of all time."
"Benedict Allen is a legendary British explorer and author who has many expeditions under his belt, and has been voted amongst the top 20 British explorers of all time."
Benedict Allen
"Go Mark, go! I'm sure you'll do your mother proud. All the best to you out there, as the going gets tough. I'm full of admiration."
"Go Mark, go! I'm sure you'll do your mother proud. All the best to you out there, as the going gets tough. I'm full of admiration."