- Week 11 – Days 71-77 – The gift of a hat in Paraguay, sunrise in Chile, battling altitude in Bolivia and more sunburn in Peru - I had a great group to run with in Paraguay – more generous souls, one of whom even gave me his much-loved hat. I then ran with a man who was on his first run after a bad cycling accident in Santiago, Chile, and ran some of my 33rd marathon with an ankle-biting pack of […]
- Week 10 – Days 64-70 – A friend arriving in Brazil before Marathon 29 in Argentina and experiencing wind in Uruguay, ending in Paraguay - I had a great few days catching up with my friend Andy in Brazil and eating steak in Argentina, before being blown along my running route in Uruguay and ending the week in Paraguay Day 64 – Rio, Brazil, sightseeing The expected weather for my three rest days in Rio was due to be pretty […]
- Week 9 – Days 57-63 – Gambling with finches in Guyana, feeling ‘tyred’ in Suriname and running in Rio, Brazil - Gambling took on a whole new meaning in Guyana, before tiredness caught up with me in Suriname, followed by my delayed bag in Brazil. Day 57 – Venezuela to Guyana A double-flight day and a sleepy start. Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, then on to Guyana four hours later. A chance to catch up on […]
- Week 8 – Days 50-56 – Exotic birds in Costa Rica, the Panama Canal and Marathons 24 and 25 in Colombia and Venezuela - A wildlife tour of Costa Rica, visiting cancer patients in Panama, world champion speed walkers in Colombia and money problems in Venezuela – what a week… Day 50 – Costa Rica, rest day Walking through the forests of Costa Rica, 6,000 feet above sea level, with the chatter of exotic birds and the sun peeping […]
- Week 7 – Days 43-49 – Carbon offset in Guatemala, my first million steps in Honduras, great support in Nicaragua and dodging traffic in Costa Rica - More fantastic people this week, hosting, organising, feeding, running and generally supporting me. I ran with a great team of people in Guatemala, had my first family host stay in the Honduras, followed by a super-chilled run, learnt some more Spanish in Nicaragua, and survived the traffic in Costa Rica – I’m loving it. […]
- Week 6 – Days 36-42 – Buffet in Mexico, an overnighter to Belize, Amazing support in El Salvador and the on to awesome Guatemala - Setting the World Record for Running The Marathon in every country in the world, helping to raise £250,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. I found empty beaches in Mexico, had a fantastically comfortable overnight bus trip to Belize, Some sightseeing after Marathon 17. The most incredibly well supported run in El Salvador followed by the beginnings […]
- Week 5 – Days 29-35 – the beautiful Antigua and Barbuda, community spirit in Dominica, more kindness in Barbados, and then on to Mexico. - Overview: Marathon 13 went well in Antigua and Barbuda, followed by a spot of hitchhiking, and then on to Dominica, with an unscheduled lie-in owing to a cancelled flight. I saw the devastation caused by hurricanes first-hand in Dominica, and finally got the hang of ‘laid back’ in Barbados, before ending the week in Mexico. […]
- Day 31 – Month 1 of 18 Complete – 1 million steps, 13 marathons, 13 countries and 20 flights. Only 183 Marathons to go. - A 19 Seater plane. The Shortest flight of my life. Just 6 minutes. But one of the most beautiful. Here’s the last 31 days recap. If you haven’t come across my journey. I am setting the world record for running a marathon in every country in the world. It will take me just 550 days […]
- 2 Weeks of Running The World, Cuba, Forgotten Visas, Drones, Cars, WiFi, Emotions and Relax - Deep sigh of relief. I’m writing this just a few moments after boarding the Caribbean Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica. The rest of the passengers are still boarding and I’m comfy, with plenty of leg room in the window seat. It’s 15:46 US time. This morning I woke up in Havana, Cuba, in a […]
- Days 5-9, Week 1 of 80 complete, marathons in Miami, The Bahamas and Haiti - Toronto was –15°C, Miami was wet, The Bahamas was torrential rain, followed by some of the busiest roads and hot humid heat in Haiti. Before you read any further, you can check out all the latest photos in two ways 1 – Look at them on Flickr here https://www.flickr.com/photos/141431451@N05/albums/72157686010428614 2 – Look at them on my […]
- Day 2 – 4 Canada, Toronto – Country 1, Marathon 1 - After leaving friends and family behind, setting off on this expedition has been emotional, and I’m still waiting for ‘it’ to hit me, whatever ‘it’ is. Waking up in a new city miles from home every two to three days is not strange, not yet – I guess because I haven’t really started. I […]
- Day 1 – Running The World 196 begins – with a plane crash, a Sky News interview, and tears… - Written: 06.01.2018, 14:47 GMT, 35,000 feet up on a WestJet transatlantic flight from London, UK to Toronto, Canada HERE WE GO – Checkout the New Expedition Website http://www.runningtheworld196.com DONATE HERE https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runningtheworld January 6th 2018 is finally here. After so much planning, stress and worry, I can finally jump on a plane and begin my journey. It […]
- Running The World 196 – My Biggest Logistical Challenges - Lots of people ask me ‘What are the biggest obstacles you face planning the ‘Running The World 196’ expedition?’ So how do you plan an around the world trip successfully? My answer is always: I have no idea. Not a clue. But… I want it enough, so with a little faith and commitment, a lot of […]
- The Island of Nevis in Review – Magical is an understatement. - Here’s the story of my week in paradise. The people of Nevis – thank you. After only a week on the island, I felt like one of the locals. I learnt so much about their special history, I spent time talking and running with hundreds of kids from the local schools, and I explored the […]
- A Runners Broken Foot, Team196 Get Together, Saying Thank You, and a mild panic with only 70 days till #Expedition #RunningTheWorld196. - October 17 – Oh wow we’ve been planning for 18 months. I can’t quite believe it’s been 18 months since I dreamt-up this crazy expedition to run a marathon in every country in the world. We have come a long and it’s all thanks to the team. Everyone that knows me will know I am […]
The Launch Event – Everest Summiter, 1000 Marathons Man, Inspirational Friends, Scientists, Sponsors, Media, Auction, Tasty Gin, … And I don’t Remember The Rest - Launch Event Success So September 30th has been and gone. Writing this post today… I have only 88 days until I leave the country for 18 months January 6th 2018 I embark on my voyage of a lifetime. To all of you who attended and supported the launch event this post is to say a […]
Running The World 196 – Everything You Need to Know… 196 Marathons, 196 Countries, 550 Days, 8 World Records. - Here’s everything you need to know about the Running The World 196 Expedition. FAQ’s from Nick Butter. # What is running the world 196? In short, it is an 18-month expedition to set the world record for running a marathon in every country in the world. It’s never been done. It will involve running through […]
Running The World 196 | A Marathon In Every Country In The World | A World First - Everything you need to know about Nick Butter's 550 day mission to set the record for Running a marathon in every country in the world. 196 marathons. 196 countries.- Running my 295th Marathon in the Arctic Circle, Enjoying Endure 24, Plus I ran from ‘Sunrise to Sunset’ with Pro Direct. - June was another epic month on all fronts really. Check out my website at http://www.nickbutter.com #Norway #Marathon 150 Miles into the month I popped over the Norway. I had never run in the arctic circle or even been to the arctic circle for that matter… but a little town called Tromso right in the deepest […]
- Ultra Trail Australia, Many Thank You’s, The Drone, and Cornwall. - May Mileage = 344 Miles Here’s what went down Today’s post is all about the awesome Ultra Trail Australia journey. But there’s some big thank you’s to say first. Over the coming months, I’m appealing to everyone to help support my Running The World 196 expedition. I want every penny that is raised throughout the […]
