BERE Alston Trekkers (Bats) club member Nathan Newton completed the biggest challenge of his life last weekend by running for 24 hours on a treadmill.

The event to take place to coincide with the Bats Big Breakfast, and Nathan started at 1pm on Friday in the Bere Alston parish hall with Dotty King taking the first shift on another treadmill to keep Nathan company. 

Dotty was followed by a number of other Bats and friends who throughout the 24 hour period ran next to and were a real support to Nathan.

Laura, Nathan's wife, stayed with Nathan for the entire 24 hour period providing encouragement and essential food and drink throughout. 

Nathan ran well through the evening and into the night but it was around 4am that the tiredness started setting in so a 45 minute sleep and rest break was taken and then followed by a combination of running and walking.

At 8am on Saturday he was encouraged when club members came to prepare for the Big Breakfast. More than 160 breakfasts were served. 

The last half hour Nathan was again joined by Dotty to complete the challenge and with everyone joining in the last 10 second countdown at 1pm on Saturday afternoon. Nathan's effort, in a 100.5 miles, has so far raised £1131.00 for the Plymouth neo-natal unit. 

Nathan, Laura and the Bats thank everyone for their support, including Bere Alston Regeneration Partnership.  

The Big Breakfast also raised £747 which will be spent on hoodies and training shirts for BATs