Royal Ramble - 20 Miles, Mostly Flat, Mildly Under‑Prepared
I’m taking part in the Royal Ramble on Friday 5th June, walking 20 miles through London to raise money for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Full honesty — I’m not very fit. It’s mainly flat, but even so the average completion time is 6–7 hours, and I’ll be doing well to get through it without questioning my life choices along the way.
It’s all for a great cause. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award helps young people build confidence, develop skills and reach their potential, and the money raised genuinely helps ensure those opportunities aren’t missed.
If you’re able to donate, I’d really appreciate it. Any amount helps — every penny counts.
Thanks very much for your support (and wish my feet luck).
Thank you to my Sponsors
£53.32
Hey It's Me! Your Younger Self (pre-walk John)
£32.23
Brenda Pusey
Good Luck John, I am sure you will smash it
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Julie Lovell
Well Done John!! We are so proud. Sending all the Good Vibes!! Much Love Julie and Jenny. xXXx
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Sister
Well I never!! Actual exercise type activity? Good on ya you middle aged blob of lard (love you really). Good luck our kid xx
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Clive Everitt
You can do it mate! (Probably)
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Julia Brennan
Good luck!
"Hey, it's me, your younger self chillin' in the past Heard you're about to tackle London 20 miles won't be a blast Don't die, I mean it, don't you fade You've got hills, you've got crowds, you've got pavement made.Train's been ropey legs ain't strong But for DofE, you'll push on, right? Don't go wrong Take breaks, stay hydrated don't lose your way 'Cause when you finish, we'll celebrate like crazy, okay? You've got this, sorta, kinda... just don't die, bro 😊"