Man Lifts 40kg on 110-Mile Charity Trek

A determined fundraiser is walking 110 miles from Shropshire to Manchester while carrying two 20kg kettlebell weights. Dan Kirkman is undertaking this immense physical challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause close to his heart after losing his father to the disease and his mother also battling cancer.

Kirkman described the recent heatwave conditions as 'outrageous,' making his trek particularly difficult. He noted that on a recent 13-mile stretch through Cheshire, much of which was exposed to the sun, the pace had to be significantly slowed due to the temperatures approaching 30C (86F).

Initially, Kirkman's plan involved a narrowboat support system along a canal route. However, damage to Bosley Locks in Cheshire forced a change in logistics, requiring him to use trains for his return journeys after each day's walk. Despite a significant blister, his body is largely coping, though the extreme heat remains the primary obstacle.

He has now completed 85 miles (137km) of his journey and reports receiving valuable support from the public, including donations and drinks, which provide a significant morale boost. With 25 miles left, Kirkman aims to finish his trek by the end of the week, followed by a 10k race in Manchester.