Madrid to South Shields run

This August I am taking on my next challenge: Madrid to South Shields which will be roughly running 1200 mile in 28 days.

First I will introduce myself, my name is Joe Larkin. I found my purpose in life and that was to help and inspire people around the world to keep going when times get tough. I use running as a tool to push beyond limits.

I have been in many dark places in life where I have not felt good enough, lost, no self worth and constantly full of self doubt. I had to change that by self belief, I have transformed my life and built alot of strength mentally and physically.

My job is to show people what they're capable of, not just in running but in general life. I want to show people that when obstacles in life hit us, that we can keep moving forward.

And this is exactly what this challenge is about, I want to represent my hometown South Shields and want to send a message to everyone who watches my journey that its ok to struggle but don't give up because there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

I am fundraising for two charities, Ifucareshare and Place2be. These two charities are amazing and will be special to raise awareness together.

See you on the other side.