BBC Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing has accomplished his Comedian Reduction Extremely Marathon Man problem – elevating greater than £2m for the charity.
The previous Made in Chelsea star ran 5 consecutive extremely marathons in 5 days – 150 miles (241km) in complete – from London to Salford, the place he crossed the end line on Friday.
He thanked everybody “who’s donated, who’s supported, who’s despatched me messages” including: “That was a wild journey everybody. That was intense at occasions. That was emotional. I’ve by no means cried extra in my life.”
Laing, who claimed to have by no means run greater than 5km (3.1 miles) earlier than taking over the problem, was met by spouse Sophie Habboo and Radio 1 DJs Greg James, Vick Hope and Jeremiah Asiamah.
Laing stated: “At one level I believed I used to be down and out. Mentally I used to be gone, bodily I used to be damaged. I did not have something left in me.
“One thing pulled me out. The final kilometre was essentially the most euphoric factor I’ve ever had.”
The ultimate complete raised was £2,007,114.
It comes as Crimson Nostril Day celebrates 40 years of comedy and leisure this yr, marking the event with a night of live TV on Friday.
Laing described how working 5 extremely marathons in 5 days had modified him.
“It is made me extra weak, grateful, grateful,” he stated. “It is made me realise people are wonderful and that life is gorgeous.”
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Getty PhotosSetting off from BBC Broadcasting Home in London on 17 March, Laing waved an enormous inexperienced flag on the beginning line, with a crowd of cheering supporters.
He was met by 50 lookalikes in Hyde Park, all donning blonde Jamie Laing wigs.
On day three after setting off from Market Harborough, Laing instructed Radio 1 listeners he feared he would possibly “stop”.
However he went on to say: “I’ve to get by this… I’m simply working, it is solely momentary.”
After listeners helped increase £450,000 for Comedian Reduction, Greg James agreed to run alongside Jamie in a marriage costume on the ultimate day.
Getty PhotosThroughout the problem, listeners praised Laing for talking truthfully about his earlier psychological well being struggles.
He opened up about dwelling with nervousness in his twenties, saying: “I did not know who to show to,” including: “I am working to boost cash for people who find themselves affected with loneliness, nervousness, melancholy, OCD, insomnia, no matter it might be.”
Fellow presenter Asiamah described Laing as “an instance for thus many males on the market”, praising his means to persevere with the problem.
On crossing the end line, Laing reiterated the significance of talking brazenly about psychological well being.
“It is manner braver to speak about it than not speak about it,” he stated. “This week has made me realise that speaking about issues is the good factor on the planet.”
“Being weak is the best factor on the planet. Sing it from a rooftop.”
Comedian Reduction: Humorous for Cash, will probably be broadcast reside from 19:00 GMT on BBC One and 22:00 GMT on BBC Two on Friday.
To donate any quantity on-line to Comedian Reduction and to help Jamie’s problem, click this link.
Getty PhotosAn inventory of organisations within the UK providing help and data with a few of the points on this story is out there at BBC Action Line.
