Jamie McDonald

Jamie McDonald (born 19 August 1986) is a British adventurer, author, motivational speaker living in Gloucester. He is best known for completing worldly adventures dressed up as his fictional alter-ego, Adventureman.

Career

McDonald has delivered motivational speeches for numerous events globally. He has spoken at various corporations, including Microsoft and Google, and received acclaim from Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Geoff Hurst, Dame Kelly Holmes, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, and Prince Harry.

Author In 2017, McDonald released a book titled Adventureman: Anyone Can Be a Superhero, about his historic 5,000-mile run across Canada. The release became a best-seller on Amazon.

Static cycle world record Two days after completing his journey from Bangkok to Gloucester, McDonald attempted the world static cycling record, at 224 hours and 24 minutes. It was a challenge he had conceived whilst cycling from Bangkok. He beat the record, pedalling for 268 hours.

Solo run across Canada McDonald set off on 9 March 2013 from St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, on the Atlantic coast and completed the journey of 5,000 miles to Vancouver on the Pacific on 3 February 2014. McDonald spoke to schools and businesses throughout the journey for fundraising assistance. His original intention was to complete the journey before winter.

McDonald was inspired by Terry Fox, a paraplegic athlete whose run across Canada was cut short by cancer. McDonald Suffering from acute tendinitis in his foot, he continued his run and a bone spur has grown over the inflammation.

McDonald raised money for children's hospitals in the United States and ill children in the United Kingdom, raising nearly $200,000 (£175,000).

Treadmill world record Weeks later, McDonald broke another endurance world record, running the most miles humanly possible to this point in time; 524 miles. McDonald spent 7 days on a treadmill.

McDonald spent over 20 hours a day running, spanning 3 marathons a day; a total of 20 consecutive marathons.

Superhero Foundation McDonald's charity, Superhero Foundation, was founded to fundraise for a man in Gloucestershire who required assistance paying for his daughter's motorized wheelchair. The foundation has helped other families in similar situations.

Personal life McDonald was born in Gloucester, England to Donald and Ann McDonald. As a child, McDonald battled immune deficiency, epilepsy, and syringomyelia and was frequently hospitalised until the age of nine.

Voted 'Male Runner Of The Year' and awarded the 'Golden Shoe' from Canadian Running magazine.

In September 2014, McDonald was named Pride of Britain's 'Fundraiser of the Year' for the West.

He was named in the Independent's 'Happy List 2014', a list of 100 people giving back to the community.

Ambassador of the Year at the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2014.

National Adventure Award Winner for 'Fundraiser of the Year' in 2014.

Honorary Fellowship from the University of Gloucestershire in 2015.

Pride of Britain winner for 'Fundraiser of the Year' - 2019.