Summary
Elsey Davis is attempting to set a record by running a 400-mile route around Cornwall to raise awareness and funds for young-onset Alzheimer's, a condition affecting her mother. She began the journey on Monday, planning to cover 100 kilometers each day, and hopes to finish in one week. The route includes the South West Coast Path and the Tamara Coast to Coast Way.
Key Facts
- Elsey Davis is running 400 miles around Cornwall.
- Her aim is to raise awareness about young-onset Alzheimer's.
- Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023.
- Davis is trying to set the fastest known time (FKT) for this route.
- She plans to run about 100 kilometers (63 miles) each day.
- The course includes both the South West Coast Path and the Tamara Coast to Coast Way.
- The run started and will finish at Land's End, with a total elevation gain of 18,288 meters (60,000 feet).
- Davis hopes her family, including her mom, will join her for part of the route.
