Norman Neilson is on the brink of run from the west coast to the east for charity as soon as once more.
The retired Dalbeattie butcher is making ready for the GB Ultras Race Throughout Scotland which follows the 215-mile Southern Upland approach from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath.
And within the course of he’s hoping to boost cash for RefugEase emergency fund for Ukrainian refugees.
Retained firefighter Norman has already taken half within the race in 2018 and 2019, elevating cash for charity each instances, however his coaching has suffered a success lately.
He stated: “I’ve simply had Covid for the previous fortnight so I wasn’t positive if I’d be capable to do it.
“I went for a apply run on Sunday on the Southern Upland Method and managed simply over 20 miles and 4,200 ft of elevation so hopefully that’s me again. If I do it, it’ll be the third time I’ve accomplished it – I don’t assume there will probably be a fourth.”
In June, Norman was lastly capable of full the Extremely Scotland 107 mile race between Dalry and Galashiels. He had taken half in October final yr however organisers deserted it on account of unhealthy climate, chaning the date to 2022.
Norman added: “It went OK, I used to be a bit stiff after it however I bought there.”
To sponsor Norman go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/norman-neilson5 or Neilson Brothers Butchers in Dalbeattie.