05/06 (T-2) : Mission Yomp

On the 7 - 8 June 2025, I am joining Team Oracle to take part in the "Cateran Yomp". It's a 54-mile hike in 24 hours across rural Perthshire, all in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF). Founded in 1944, the ABF provide vital support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families in their time of need.
I love getting outside and walking, especially with my two dogs (Wolfie the spaniel and Nyx the golden retriever) so I'm sure they will help me with my training. It will be tough and there will be ups and downs along with way (literally!!), but in the back of my mind I will keep reminding myself of the objective, to raise funds for this great cause. Thank you for all your support.
Please scroll down to the "My Updates" section below for what I've been up to on my training adventures. As of 03/06 I'm approaching 500 miles of on foot activities since training started, with a walk and/or run each day.
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My Updates

05/06 PM - (T-2) : A wonder around Liverpool


05/06 AM - (T-2) : Last training run


04/06 - (T-3) : The Boss at Anfield


03/06 - (T-4) : No walk today
Spent the evening assembling clothes and gear to take away as we leave for Liverpool tomorrow
02/06 PM - (T-5) : Night walk


02/06 AM - (T-5) : Morning run


01/06 - (T-6) : A walk around the Woburn estate


31/05 PM - (T-7) : A walk around Bletchley


31/05 AM - (T-7) : A steady run


30/05 - (T-8) : A short walk with family


29/05 - (T-9) : Crochet art in Whaddon


28/05 - (T-10) : Poppies at The Tower of London


27/05 PM - (T-11) : Over to Newport Pagnell


27/05 AM - (T-11) : 13K run


26/05 - (T-12) : Aspley Woods


25/05 - (T-13) : Stowe 10K ... and cake


24/05 - (T-14) : A run with Wolfie


23/05 - (T-15) : Late evening walk


22/05 - (T-16) : Walk to Whaddon


21/05 - (T-17) : Walk to the station


20/05 - (T-18) : Run to the yard


19/05 - (T-19) : Watling Street Milepost


18/05 - (T-20) : Just a simple walk


17/05 - (T-21) : 50K Training walk in London


16/05 - (T-22) : London training walk prep


15/05 - (T-23) : Millennium Milepost (Knowhill)


14/05 - (T-24) : Band practice


13/05 - (T-25) : Woody walk


12/05 PM - (T-26) : Dusk walk


12/05 AM - (T-26) : Turn the volume up to maximum !!


11/05 - (T-27) : Wolverton - Royal Train Shed


10/05 - (T-28) : Pangea Day Pillar @ Milton Keynes Rose - Campbell Park


09/05 - (T-29) : Just a walk to the shop


08/05 PM - (T-30) : Journey home


08/05 AM - (T-30) : 80 Years Since VE Day


07/05 - (T-31) : To the woods


06/05 PM - (T-32) : An evening walk


06/05 AM - (T-32) : Smoothie Tuesday !!


05/05 - (T-33) : Remembering the fallen


04/05 - (T-34) : May the 4th Be With You


03/05 - (T-35) : A big Chiltern’s loop

The route was about 60K in total and took me 13 hours including stops. Over the distance the elevation gain was 1100m.

02/05 PM - (T-36) : It's Friday !!!


02/05 AM - (T-36) : Run with Wolfie


01/05 - (T-37) : Walk


30/04 PM - (T-38) : Another walk to the office


29/04 PM - (T-39) : An stroll in the evening sun


29/04 AM - (T-39) : 10 K morning run


28/04 - (T-40) : 40 days left to the yomp !!


27/04 PM - (T-41) : Afternoon splish splash


27/04 AM - (T-41) : Stowe 10 K


26/04 - (T-42) : Afternoon walk


25/04 (T-43) : Early morning run


24/04 (T-44) : Evening sunset walk


23/04 (T-45) : Wet, wet, wet


22/04 (T-46) : Morning run


21/04 (T-47) : Doggie walk in the drizzle


20/04 (T-48) : Afternoon walk


19/04 (T-49) : Late afternoon walk


18/04 (T-50) : Morning run


17/04 - (T-51) : Pre-Easter walk


16/04 - (T-52) : Walk to the office


15/04 PM - (T-53) : Evening walk


15/04 AM - (T-53) : 5k run


14/04 (T-54) : Walk around the park


13/04 (T-55) : Just a doggie walk


12/04 (T-56) : My biggest walk ever (so far ...)


11/04 (T-57) : Morning run with Wolfie


10/04 (T-58) : Evening walk in the sunshine


09/04 (T-59) : Morning run


08/04 (T-60) : Evening walk


07/04 (T-61) : 11k morning run, into the sunshine


06/04 (T-62) : A late afternoon walk with Wolfie


05/04 (T-63) : Morning run in Devon


04/04 (T-64) : River walk


03/04 (T-65) : Evening walk


02/04 (T-66) : A lovely evening walk in Devon with Wolfie.


01/04 (T-67) : Early morning run in Devon


31/03 (T-68) : Evening stroll with Wolfie

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Michael Delaney

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Marjory And Dudley Ex Reme
Thank you for yours and everybody’s efforts for this most needy cause.

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Gavin Lyndon
Amazing progress Marcus! Best of luck.

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Chris Dekanski
All the best Marcus

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Emma Benato
All the best Marcus for the walk, it will be an amazing experience and a great way to raise funds for a worthwhile charity. Good luck !

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Sandra Fellowes
Every foot forward raises funds for a great cause. Good luck Marcus

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Amit
Go for it Marcus - fantastic cause. And a very healthy pursuit.

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Marcus Delaney

£32.23
Sara And Mike
Take plenty of energy food and thank you for doing this fior a great cause xx

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Tracy

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Craig Sutherland
Very impressed with your prep and commitment. Good Luck Marcus !

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Richard R
Good Luck!

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Paul Williams
Marcus - wishing you all the best for the main event

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Andrew George
Good luck, Marcus, and go, Oracle team!

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Eunice Gray

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Jane Munn

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Andrew Jordan
Happy yomping Marcus

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Anonymous
All the best

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Amy & Sam
Good luck, Marcus! I'm sure you'll smash it!

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Sarah

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Claire Grace

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David Williams

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Karen Saunders

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Emma Delaney

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Roy Harknett
Marcus says thank you Roy Harknett for your donation

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