VIDEO: Man documents pain after running 24 hours non-stop
What happens when you push your body to the limit?
From Ironman triathlons to ultra marathons, humans have always been driven to challenge themselves, mentally and physically.
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The amount of preparation it takes leading up to these events is almost as gruelling as taking part.
While some people seem to enjoy this torture, many use their participation as an opportunity to raise awareness or funds close to their hearts.
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At the end of 2024, actor Colin Farrell ran a marathon with his friend Emma Fogarty, who lives with a rare skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa (EB), to raise funds for DEBRA. This Irish charity supports people with this condition.
There has also been an increase in charity challenges, such as the man known as the Hardest Geezer, who ran across Africa.
Joe Pritchard decided to do a run that was slightly less risky.
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He chose to move a treadmill into his local pub, New Inn pub in Shrawley, Worcestershire, where he would run for 24 hours straight.
Through this challenge, Pritchard wanted to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
He decided to document everything on TikTok, and his run included a broken treadmill, mental blocks, and a bloody nose.
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Watch his incredible attempt here:
(Warning: video contains strong language)
@milepie 24hr Treadmill in a pub. 104.6 miles. Over £4K raised for My Name’5 Doddie foundation.
♬ original sound - Mile Pie
He completed a shocking 167km, so a little post-run pain was expected.
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However, in a second video, viewers saw the true struggles he faced after completing the marathon run.
After sitting down for just 15 minutes, his body seized up when he tried to get up, and his friends had to carry him.
@milepie The damage 24hrs on a treadmill did…
♬ original sound - Mile Pie
He then collapsed, blacked out and briefly lost his vision. Upon arriving home he blacked out once again, but his health issues were nothing too serious.
It seems like he just needed a nice, relaxing bath.
Luckily he is no longer experiencing extreme pain, but he might not be doing it again any time soon.
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Main image courtesy of @milepie/TikTok