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Rory Coleman joins WWTW as Coaching Partner

By Georgia Horne, Communications Manager on

Renowned ultra-runner and coach Rory Coleman has joined Walking With The Wounded, as a Coaching Partner. Rory will focus on coaching the charity's ultra-running fundraisers, specifically those participating in upcoming Marathon des Sables (MdS) events.

Rory has had a 29-year running career and completed over 1,100 marathons and 17 Marathon des Sables races. Despite facing paralysis after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome in 2016, Rory defied the odds and completed his 1,000th marathon in 2017. He has a global celebrity client base and coached WWTW’s 2024 MdS team.


Photography credit: Ian Corless Photography

Commenting on his role, Rory stated, “I am excited to continue working with the incredible fundraisers who support...

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