26.2 mile kitchen marathon completed by Vegan Fest Horsham organiser

The organiser of Vegan Fest Horsham completed a marathon walk in her kitchen on the day her second event was due to take place.
By Jasmin Martin
Published 29th Apr 2020, 15:51 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2020, 16:05 BST
Helen Crabb from Horsham walked a marathon around her kitchenHelen Crabb from Horsham walked a marathon around her kitchen
Helen Crabb from Horsham walked a marathon around her kitchen

Helen Crabb walked 26.2 miles – around 2,562 laps of her kitchen – in ten hours on Saturday, April 25, and raised more than £1,400 for three animal charities.

Speaking the day after her fundraiser, Helen said: “I must admit I am struggling somewhat today. I have never walked anywhere near this far before so it is now really taking its toll on me!

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“One of the biggest challenges was dizziness and so I had to extend the walk from my kitchen to include the hallway as well so that I could get more of a straight run without having to keep turning all the time.

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Helen Crabb walked 26.2 miles around her kitchen SUS-200429-121312001

“I have managed to smash my fundraising target thanks to everybody’s generosity - I have been quite overwhelmed by the amount of support.”

To donate, visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1162105

Vegan Fest Horsham will return to the Drill Hall on Saturday, October 24.

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