Category Archives: fundraising

The Maggie’s to Maggie’s Challenge

Posted on 29/07/2013 by Mark Cooper

When a Friend of mines, Alan Kennedy (who just finished his first ever Ironman! Congrats) asked me to speak at his new cycling themed cafe in Glasgow on Great Western Road I of course said yes. It was only after I … Continue reading →

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Motivational Speaking

Posted on 22/08/2012 by Mark Cooper

Earlier in 2012 I gave a presentation to 350 people at the annual Scottish Night of Adventure, hosted by Alastair Humphreys. Hope you enjoy the video…

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Free Race Entries & Fuel for You’re Training – Please RT & Share

Posted on 07/02/2012 by Mark Cooper

This is an exciting day for me…. I have three great prizes to give away, this competition will run in conjunction with the launch of my new website. http://www.runwithmark.com On my site you can keep up to date with my … Continue reading →

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24hr Treadmill Run Report

Posted on 03/08/2011 by Mark Cooper

It is now Wednesday 3rd August, I finished my 24hr treadmill run on Friday 29th July at 6pm. I have mixed emotions about the event, as usual with ultra runs I found it to be…. Very hard, not that hard, mentally … Continue reading →

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Keeping track of the 24hr Treadmill Run

Posted on 26/07/2011 by Mark Cooper

Hey folks, Writing just a quick entry today to let everyone who is interested know that there will be live tweeting from the 24hr treadmill run this Thursday. The event starts at 6pm on Thursday 28th July and finished 24hrs … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Marathon Madness Challenge

Posted on 11/05/2011 by Mark Cooper

The Edinburgh Marathon is taking place on Sunday 22nd May this year and I am very excited about taking part in it for the first time. I was approached by Alistair Currie of Jog Scotland to ask if I would … Continue reading →

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The Trip to Remember

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Mark Cooper

I opened my email last week to find one sitting in there from Australian Ocean rower and all round inspiration Margaret Bowling It was entitled, “Last call for Applications.” I opened it curiously to find that it was a call for … Continue reading →

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2010 Review – A Year of Discovery

Posted on 31/12/2010 by Mark Cooper

It is the end of 2010 and for many reasons the best year of my life. I thought about documenting this years events for my own records and decided that I may as well share it with you. I hope … Continue reading →

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My Waxing Hell!

Posted on 22/04/2010 by Mark Cooper
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