Aberdeen man completes Reindeer Run Challenge for RNLI by crossing Kessock Bridge
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A lifesaving charity is set to get a boost after an Aberdeen man completed a fundraising run – with the final leg crossing the Kessock Bridge.
Malcolm Robertson (33), from Aberdeen, braved wet and wintry conditions to run from Caledonian Stadium to RNLI's base in North Kessock this morning.
It was the last part of 125-mile total run which he started in October, after doing the River Ness 10K.
"After I took a week off of running to recover from that I started a six-week block to run 200km, culminating in this last run," said Malcolm, who works for an oil company. "The runs have varied between 5km and 15km generally three times a week.
" I have only taken up running seriously since the start of March this year. I went through a rough few months with my mental health then, and March is a difficult month as it’s when my dad’s birthday would have been. He died when I was 13 and I don’t think I’ve ever fully absorbed it or dealt with it.
"I have done all the runs alone. I enjoy running that way as it allows me to switch off from the world for a bit."
He chose to dedicate his efforts to the work done by the RNLI because its volunteers help people.
"Freezing seas, numbing winds and sub-zero temperatures – would you fancy launching into that aboard a lifeboat? RNLI crews will be doing just that, battling the elements this winter to continue their mission to save every one," he said.
"I’m raising money so they have everything they need to answer the call for help. Because no matter how harsh the winter weather might be, lifeboat crews will always launch to the rescue."
In January and February, Malcolm will be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK, after a colleague was recently been diagnosed. "I want to help raise money for research," he said. "This will be as part of my training, with completion of the Winter Warmer Half marathon in Glasgow in February.
He has previously generated donations for Sands and Highland and Islands Blood Bikes.
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