Marine finishes incredible 500-mile run and conquers the National Three Peaks for charity
A serving Royal Marines Commando Ben Clough successfully conquered three of the UK’s highest mountains in nine days in an incredible display of fitness for charity.
The physical fitness instructor ran the equivalent of 18 marathons during his nine-day long 'Summit Attack' challenge, raising £9,770 for the Royal Marines Charity and MIND in the process.
To complete his mission, Ben had to cover between 50 to 55 miles every single day to cover Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon. He finished in nine days and 16 hours.
Ben started the challenge on August 13 and finished on August 22.
He told BFBS Radio: “The challenge itself involved the national three peaks, so starting from Ben Nevis campsite, all the way at Fort William, scaling up Ben Nevis and from there the challenge was to run from each of the three peaks, climbing to the top and then back down within ten days.
"I completed the challenge in nine days, and sixteen hours. Way ahead of schedule.
"It was very mentally draining, and my physical robustness had to come into play. Having that solid mindset to get the job done got me through it."
His efforts have also been praised by the former Royal Marines Corps Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Gary Green OBE.
He wrote on social media: "Final day and what a day - Snowden - for this extraordinary Royal Marines Commando PTI, Ben Clough, running the three Peaks between 50-55 miles each day and climbing 14,500m.
"Total distance 482 miles and he is still smiling."
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