Two South Tyneside men to take on gruelling 84-mile challenge raising funds for Hebburn Helps

Steph Comerford of Hebburn and Peter Watson of South Shields are set to take on the ultimate challenge of a 84-mile run along Hadrian's Wall in winter conditions.

The two friends are taking on the exhilarating challenge in a bid to raise funds for Hebburn Helps to support vulnerable people in the community.

The pair will spend 24 hours running 84-miles along the iconic Hadrian's Wall on Monday, 4 December with cold and snowy conditions to be expected.

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Whilst Steph has walked Hadrian's Wall in sections, Peter has never tackled the wall before.

Peter said: "We've been wanting to do this for a while but only decided on a date a few weeks ago so we haven't had a lot of time to train but are determined to finish it."

The two men are both physically fit and regularly train in the gym and run but neither have took on a challenge as long and as difficult as this before.

Steph and Peter will be filled with the provisions they need to see them along the route and a car with additional supplies will be available to them half way along the route.

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Peter added: "Me and Steph are so like-minded so I think he's the perfect partner to be doing a challenge like this. I don't think we could of picked a harder challenge but we will help motivate each other along the way."

All money raised from the challenge will be given to Hebburn Helps so they can continue to support service users.

To donate to the cause visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/running-hadrians-wall-in-24-hours-for-hebburn-help or donate to Hebburn Helps directly online or visiting their shop at St John's Precinct.