Summary

  • Jamie Laing has completed his epic Ultra Marathon Man Challenge for Comic Relief

  • "I've never cried more in my life," Jamie says as he crosses the finish line, adding that the last kilometre was "euphoric"

  • So far Jamie has raised a massive £2,007,114 for Comic Relief

  • The Radio 1 presenter ran a total of 150 miles across five days

  • If you want to support Jamie, you can via bbc.co.uk/jamie

Watch the moment Jamie Laing completes his challenge

Live Reporting

Team Jamie

  1. People power

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    Jamie has been sharing how much the people cheering him on have kept him going on the first day of his challenge. Keep it up ❤️

    It's a real mixture of emotions doing something like this because you get to some points where you really don't think you can do it and you really can't do it... But also, the best moments are running in just now, with the crowd here, people have turned up to come say hi. I've been running down the roads, people have been honking their horns and just saying that they've donated and that is incredible, and people have been saying so many amazing things, and that for me has just been incredible.

    Jamie Laing

  2. He's done it! Day 1 is finally complete!

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    I feel electric, in a really tired way.

    Jamie Laing

    Matt Edmondson is there with him at the finish line to debrief on the day.

  3. Kendrick LaMelvin?

    Everyone has been sending supportive messages into Jamie today for his challenge... even the one and only Kendrick Lamar! Can you believe it? No, neither can we...

    Has Kendrick Lamar really sent a message in for Jamie Laing?

  4. Running for Myles

    Jamie has had Stargazing by Myles Smith on repeat during his ultra marathon challenge, so who better to surprise him on-air after running for miles than actual Myles Smith?

    He had some supportive words for Jamie, to give him even more of a boost during his challenge.

    Myles Smith posing for a photo in a lift

    Myles Smith called into Radio 1 earlier to congratulate Jamie on his challenge so far

    Myles Smith: "Dude I'm so so proud, it's incredible what you're doing. It's insane, honestly i've been online since this morning following it and you've already done way more miles than I could ever do in my life and it's incredible."

    Perhaps the most excited we've seen Jamie yet, he's hoping a song inspired by him might be on the cards...

    Jamie Laing: "Your song is honestly playing in my headphones as I'm running down, it is the greatest. I have been your biggest supporter from the start. You're the greatest and you're going to go on to do so many amazing things and having your support is just incredible. If you can now write a song about me, running, that would really be the icing on the cake..."

    Could it be on the cards? We think so from Myles' reply...

    Myles Smith: "Let's do it man, let's do it absolutely. Like I said at the Brits, I'm always going to be with you wherever you are and here I am in your ears, on your phone, on your run. You're going to do it, you're going to smash it. Mate don't worry about tomorrow, get through these last few miles, kick your feet up and have a nice tea."

  5. Motivational messages from Vick's mum

    Cheering Jamie on is a family affair, with Vick Hope's mum Ady sending in a message of support. A touched Jamie said she is "one of the greatest women in the world, she's magical."

    Hi Jamie, it's Ady here, your adopted mother. Listen I'm just ringing to let you know that I'll be with you all the way. I think that what you're doing is absolutely amazing, you are amazing, you've got it in you, just keep going, when the legs are tired I'll be behind you egging you on and I'm sending you lots and lots and lots of bright blessings. Go Jamie, go.

    Ady Nwosu (aka Vick Hope's mum)

  6. It's been like the wild west out there for Jamie today

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    It is mentally exhausting, physically exhausting. I've now got these little things on my toes to stop them getting blisters. My toe's got a black mark on it now. It's wild. It's the wild west out there!

  7. Matt's beaming with pride after Jamie nearly reaches the finish line for Day 1

    Matt Edmondson
    Radio 1 presenter

    You said something that's really stuck with me which was - we were talking about the fact that this is really emotional right? And Jamie said 'I've felt like I was going to cry a few times today' and I was like 'do it, you've got to let it out right, it's going to come at some point this week, it might be today, it might be tomorrow, it's going to come you've just got to run with it.'

    And I said 'are you much of a crier, do you cry much?' and he said 'not really, not really, the only thing that ever makes me cry is when people tell me that they're proud of me' and that almost broke my heart.

    There's so much to be proud of Jamie for, regardless of what he's doing. As a person, as a friend, as a creative mind. All the various things you've done in your life, and despite that you're still putting your body and your mind through hell now for the next five days. So I'm telling you now, we're all very proud of you. So you can take that and carry it with you.

  8. Ultra Marathon Man Jamie has impressed his trainers with his speed

    Although Jamie has surprised his trainers with his pace today, he's made no secret of how much he's struggled to keep going. Luckily, Matt Edmondson has been there throughout to banish any negative self-talk.

    Vick Hope: "Jamie, one thing I did overhead one of your trainers saying is that you're faster than anyone expected you to be. Are you aware of how well you're doing?"

    Jamie Laing: "I sound very upbeat now because I'm with you guys, but there was a period from about the 30-40km mark where I was really not having a good time. I came into a pit stop and Matt was there, who's right here. And I honestly wanted to take Matt to one side and say 'I don't think I can do this'. And Matt just looked at me and said 'I can see negativity is coming to your brain so lets just get that away.' So I was like alright let's get rid of that."

    Jamie checks his watch as he runs

    Jamie Laing has been keeping good pace on Day 1 of his Ultra Marathon Man challenge for Comic Relief

  9. Jamie has finally been doing the maths on how hard this challenge will be

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    It's 100% harder than I thought it was going to be. I thought it was going to be hard, it's 100% harder than that.

  10. Jamie has reached Vick and Jerry!

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    He's pretty tired and had very few words, uncharacteristically for him. We'll let him catch his breath before hearing from him properly soon.

    I'm exhausted, I'm so tired. It's so far. It's really far, it's a long way. We're not in London anymore. We're in Harpenden.

  11. Hello from Harpenden!

    Vick Hope and Jeremiah Asiamah (aka Vick & Jerry) are broadcasting live from Harpenden awaiting the arrival of Ultra Marathon Man Jamie Laing.

    They've heard he's around 4 miles away and are hoping he will make it to today's finish line soon, toenail intact of course.

  12. A toenail locket, the perfect gift for any occasion...

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    Jamie and Matt checked in with Sam & Danni earlier, and it's getting tough out there on the road... particularly for Jamie's feet.

    I want to stay upbeat... yeah it's tough, I'm sore, I'm tired, my legs are tired, everything's tired but I'm still in good spirits, that's the most important thing. I've got blisters all up both feet, and a toenail which looks like it's going to need to get removed - but the good thing is that when it does come off I'm going to turn it into a locket for you, Matt.

    Jamie Laing

  13. Here's how you can donate

    To donate any amount online to Comic Relief and to support Jamie’s challenge, click this link.

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    If you would like to donate via text:

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    For full terms and information on the registered charity, go to bbc.co.uk/jamie.

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  14. More motivational messages for Jamie from the Radio 1 listeners ❤️

    I get out of breath running a bath so great respect for Jamie doing the challenge. He needs to remember that pain is just weakness leaving the body.

    Andrew

    As a former Marines Commando, who had to run the 30 miler, I will take your respect Jamie but hats off to you for attempting this challenge

    Sarah from Colchester

  15. Nick the physio is working his magical hands on Jamie

    No you can't remove your achilles Jamie

    During the pitstop, Jamie was able to get some much needed attention from the magical hands of Physio Nick. Matt also noticed Jamie was slightly wobbly on his feet so wanted to know where Jamie was feeling any pain.

    Jamie Laing: "My achilles are hurting, and I said [to Nick] 'can you just remove them?', and he said 'no you can't remove your achilles but I have a little button that I can press within your calf muscle'. And when he pressed that honestly it was like I was electrocuted. He's got magical hands and he's a magical person!"

    Jamie Laing receives a massage on his leg whilst speaking to Matt, they're both holding Radio 1 mics.

    Matt Edmondson checks in with Jamie as he receives treatment from the magical Physio Nick

    Jamie Laing holding his brow in pain whilst he lies down on a physio table holding a microphone

    Jamie Laing winces in pain as he receives physio treatment during his latest pitstop

  16. Jamie Laing is getting closer to tears during a whirlwind Day 1

    Jamie Laing
    Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

    At his third pitstop of the day, Sam & Danni check in with our Ultra Marathon Man and his roadside cheerleader Matt Edmondson for an update on how he's feeling. Safe to say, emotions are already running high.

    Jamie Laing: "I have huge respect for anyone who has ever done an ultra marathon, anyone who has ever done a marathon, I will respect you for the rest of your life. This is a whirlwind of emotions. At one point I thought I was going to cry.

    "I'm in real real pain. We were running down to this stop and someone came past in a car and blew me a kiss and it nearly sent me over the edge."

  17. An update from the road from Matt Edmondson

    "He looks a little bit broken"

    Matt Edmondson
    Radio 1 presenter

    Matt Edmondson is currently in dual carriageway territory somewhere between London and today's final destination Harpenden. He has eyes on Jamie Laing and caught up with Sam & Danni to give an update on his current mood and mindset.

    Matt Edmondson: "Jamie is just a lone figure on the horizon running along. It's a grey day out and I think he started the morning really jubilantly and in a great mood, but at lunch time - I don't know if it was a mistake - but he took the decision to join me and sit on a sofa for like five minutes.

    "I think it lulled his body into a false sense of security like 'oh ok we can rest now this ordeal is over'. And then as he started this next part of his run, the second half of today's ultra marathon... he doesn't look great if i'm being totally honest."

    He looks a little bit broken - I'm scared to use the word broken because we're still on day one and we're not even at marathon one being done yet, let alone ultra marathon.

    Matt Edmondson reports on Jamie's current state

  18. Will the real Jamie Laing please stand up?

    It's giving Boris Johnson from behind...

    In case you missed it earlier, Sam & Danni surprised Jamie in Hyde Park with a sea of Jamie Laing impersonators.

    Sam & Danni with a group of runners wearing Jamie Laing wigs and masks

    Sam & Danni with their 'Laing Gang' in Hyde Park earlier today

    They've still got the wigs in the studio and discussed who else they might be confused for.

    Danni Diston: "From behind it was giving Boris Johnson but from the front it was Jamie Laing, it really was."

    Sam MacGregor: "See also charity shop Sue, and a bit Sabrina Carpenter I think."

    Jamie Laing takes a selfie with a group of runners dressed up as him.

    Jamie Laing is accompanied on his Ultra Marathon challenge by a group of Jamie Laing lookalikes.

    If that wasn't enough to boost Jamie's mood (and ego), they all ran after him as he made his way northwards towards Harpenden.

    Stay tuned for more updates from Sam & Danni, and Matt Edmondson reporting live from the road.

  19. 5 hours of running for Jamie

    Day 1 of Jamie Laing's Ultra Marathon challenge is well underway now, and Jamie has been on the road for about 5 hours now. He set off from London at 8.30am this morning, and he's running towards Harpenden where he'll be finishing for the day.

    Sam and Danni are live on Radio 1 now, and they'll be bringing us updates on how Jamie is getting on. They joined Jamie at the starting line earlier today, donning peroxide blonde wigs amongst a sea of Laing lookalikes to give Jamie a boost. But the question we all want to know - are they still wearing their wigs?

    Sam and Danni in blonde wigs, posing for a photo with Jamie before he set off for his challenge

    Sam & Danni after surprising Jamie in Hyde Park

  20. Messages of support from the Radio 1 listeners

    Keep them coming!

    Jamie needs to know that people are already donating because we all believe in him and we know that he can do this. Come on Jamie you've got this!

    Radio 1 listener

    Just thought I'd message in and say that I've completed 10 miles on a bike at the gym to support Jamie today.

    Mark from Preston