Local fitness instructor, Jamie 'Jay' Curd will be attempting the 4x4x48 Challenge for Active and In Touch Frome on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of May, and his training is already underway.

The 4x4x48 Challenge is a gruelling endurance feat which has been popularised in recent years by ex-US marine David Goggins and involves completing 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours - an "ultra-marathon" with a total of 12 rounds and 48 miles in two days and nights.

Jamie, who lives in East Woodlands and will be running a 4-mile multi-terrain route around the Longleat woods, is known for operating NCR Fitness - one of few UK and South West group exercise providers to deliver DDP Yoga, which was his own start point for a healthier lifestyle and that has led him to pursue successes in running events both locally and overseas.

Along with working as a local fitness instructor and training towards his own physical goals he works to inspire and support others to set and accomplish goals of their own whilst promoting the inclusion of all abilities, ages and levels of fitness, which is why he has set the bar high with his latest challenge in aid of Active and In Touch - a charity which embodies many of his core values.

Jamie said: "Active and In Touch works to support people who suffer loneliness and isolation, this through the circumstances that life has thrown at them including caring for a partner for years, moving to a new area, mental health needs or just not feeling confident to try new things alone.

"As some of you know, I have suffered with social anxiety, lack of confidence and low self esteem, making it difficult to connect and maintain friendships so this is a cause I can relate to and am willing to go the 'extra mile' for."

"I hope you can support me to reach the £480 goal (£10 per each mile of the challenge.)."

Jamie also welcomes any local runners want to do a socially distanced lap with him to join him

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