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Man runs from Leeds to London to see Sam Fender

Emily Doughty
BBC News, Yorkshire
Andy Hobson Andy Hobson, dressed in a running top and a yellow hat, is pictured standing outside the London Stadium. The stadium side reads "Sam Fender" in large yellow letters, as well as carrying the date of his performance. Andy Hobson
The longest leg of Andy's journey will be between Sheffield and Nottingham, clocking in at 42 miles (68km)

There are a number of methods of travelling to a concert, but the chances are, the average music fan hasn't considered an ultra-marathon.

That's how Andy Hobson, 34, is planning to reach the London Stadium next Friday. He is running from his hometown of Leeds to London to see Sam Fender in concert.

His journey will start outside the Brudenell Social Club on Saturday, and will end on the 6 June in the Olympic Park in east London, where Fender is performing.

The 252 mile (407km) journey will be in of the Music Venue Trust, a charity which acts to protect UK grassroots music venues, and which Andy believes he "owes his life to" during struggles with his mental health.

Andy, who works in the emergency services, was not originally planning the marathon fundraiser when he bought tickets to see Fender play in London, as part of his People Watching tour.

He said: "I bought the ticket and instantly I thought, I wonder if I can run from Leeds to London":[]}