Kevin Rose, BestAdvice’s editor, completed his first ever running event yesterday on the hottest day of the year.
The Run Hackney half marathon took places as temperatures reached 27ºC in London.
According to the Evening Standard, dozens of participants were treated by paramedics due to the publishing weather conditions.
The 45-year old completed the 13.1 miles in just over two hours, running the event to raise money for Mind, the mental health charity.
He said: “It was really tough, no one expected it to be so hot! My time of 2:07 was slower than I’d initially hoped but when I saw people who’d collapsed – and there were many – I decided to just try and get around on one piece.
“I’m really grateful to everyone who sponsored me; the fact that I was running to raise money for Mind really helped me keep going towards the end when things were really hard going.
“We, like many families, have felt the effects of mental health issues, which affect around one in four people in Britain. The money raised will be used by Mind to provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.”
You can still donate here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KevinRose71