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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Ping

Man describes 24-hour treadmill fundraiser as ‘torture’ but ‘incredible’

An activewear company founder said running on a treadmill for 24 hours in a pub to raise money for charity was “torture” but “incredible”.

Joe Pritchard, from Worcester, continuously ran for 24 hours on a treadmill that he set up at The New Inn in Shrawley to raise money for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, a charity set up by Scotland rugby player Doddie Weir who died aged 52 after living with motor neurone disease (MND).

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