Portsmouth's Kelly Woods goes the extra mile to help protect the rainforest
A PORTSMOUTH woman is looking to run 48 miles in 48 hours to raise money to plant 1,000 trees.
Kelly Woods is joining people from all over the world in a global challenge that will see her run four miles every four hours for two days.
She is looking to raise the money for Half Cut, a charity that aims to protect rainforests which provide vital natural habitat for endangered species. As well as protecting this threatened environment, money raised will also be used to replant trees in areas which have been damaged by deforestation.
For every £1 raised the charity will plant one tree.
Kelly said: ‘I’m excited to take on the challenge. I’m an active person and this will be a challenge, but I’m ready to take it on.
‘It’s a cause that means so much to me. We all need to do our bit to look after the planet and if I can raise enough to plant 1000 trees, I’ll be so happy.’
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She will set off from her home in Baffins Road home at 4am on Saturday (March 6) only stopping to take food and sleep breaks in between.
Kelly was inspired to take on the challenge after a friend in Australia said they would be undertaking the same challenge on the other side of the world.
The 48 hour challenge was started by famous former US Navy seal and author, David Goggins, who is known for his tough training programmes.