Andy Owens, from Nutgrove, is taking on the 4x4x48 challenge, to help those with cystic fibrosis. The 37-year-old had been in training last year to complete his first marathon in April in Manchester before lockdown saw it get cancelled. Andy then stopped running but a turning point came when he was recommended an audiobook by American ultramarathon runner David Goggins, called Can t Hurt Me. Andy Owens is taking on the 4x4x48 challenge
Andy before his weight loss After listening, Andy was more driven than ever and have since completed four marathons and and an ultra-marathon (50k) run too.
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Veteran Backup Singer Roberta Freeman Remembers Mary Wilson Mary was my show biz Mommy, writes Freeman. I wish I could tell her how much I appreciate her now
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Roberta Freeman has worked with everyone from Guns N’ Roses and Pink Floyd to Cinderella and Weezer during her long career as a backup singer, but she points to a five-year stint with Mary Wilson of the Supremes as one of her greatest accomplishments. They traveled the globe in that time and performed timeless hits like “Baby Love,” “You Can’t Hurt Love” and “My World Is Empty Without You” to adoring crowds every night. When Freeman heard about Wilson’s death last week, she sat down and wrote a tribute to her friend and mentor.
Do you like running? Are you keen to raise some money for charity? Well, why not take part in the 4x4x48 Challenge!
Last year, a worldwide charity running challenge took place in March that proved to be really popular amongst social media users. In fact, it was so popular that it’s been brought back for 2021.
You’ve probably seen people talking about the 4x4x48 challenge, but do you actually know what it is? Here’s everything you need to know.
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What is the 4x4x48 Challenge?
Everyone on social media is talking about a new fitness challenge called 4x4x48, but what actually is it?