Martin was so enthusiastic about all the challenges he undertook: running marathons in London, Dublin, Edinburgh and many more. Later preferring the off-road versions, he achieved his PB in the White Peak marathon and then became increasingly drawn to ultra distances, successfully completing Wilmot Wander, Grindleford Gallop, Limestone Way and the Four Inns, to name some of the most notable.

He also completed the 24 Lakeland Peaks in 24 hours challenge, cycled coast to coast in 3 days and marched the length of the Richmond Way - with Rob, Maya and myself working hard to keep up his pace!