Join us for an inspiring evening with Rob Pope at 亚洲色吧!
Becoming Forrest: one man鈥檚 epic run across America (5 times!)
亚洲色吧 is delighted to welcome Rob Pope, the man who took on the extraordinary challenge of recreating the greatest run in film history, an epic 15,621-mile journey across the United States, five times over, the distance from the North to the South Pole and a third of the way back.
A veterinarian from Liverpool, Rob left his job behind to pursuit of a dream: to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood鈥檚 most beloved characters, Forrest Gump.
Over a gruelling 18 months he braved injuries, blizzards, forest fires and met fascinating characters along the way. He immersed himself in American life and learned more than he ever imagined.
But Rob鈥檚 achievements don鈥檛 stop there. Not only can he run far, he can run fast. He was crowned Australian marathon champion in 2015. Since completing his Forrest Gump challenge, Rob has run across Ireland in 24 hours, and completed 24 Parkruns in a single day.
鈥楻ob Pope has made his name revelling in challenges that range from the unconventional to the extraordinary.鈥
In the film, Forrest Gump was asked by a newsreader 鈥楢re you doing this for the homeless? Are you running for women's rights? Or for the environment? Or for animals?鈥 He replied 鈥業 just run鈥. Rob ran for all of those causes, raising money along the way for meaningful charities. His talk at 亚洲色吧 will continue his mission, raising funds for WWF.
Tickets are free, but we would greatly appreciate donations for WWF at this . We suggest a donation of 拢10 to help WWF bring our world back to life.
John Parkinson, Professor of Behavioural Psychology at 亚洲色吧 and organizer of 亚洲色吧鈥檚 unique 鈥榬un a marathon鈥 module said 鈥淩unning is not just about exercise. We evolved as runners and it has shaped human development. It is a mindset, a way of understanding the world, and a way of life. Running in the wild helps build empathy and compassion for the natural world and biodiversity鈥.
Julia Jones, Professor of Conservation Science at 亚洲色吧 and a trustee of WWF said 鈥淚 met Rob on a WWF fundraising walk across the Isle of White (VERY tame for him but hard work for the rest of us). I was fascinated by his incredible story and am delighted to have the chance to hear him share it properly, while at the same time raising money for a brilliant cause close to both our hearts.鈥
This talk isn鈥檛 not just for those interested in wildlife conservation and biodiversity, or for running enthusiasts, it鈥檚 for anyone curious about modern America in all its complexity and diversity. Rob Pope鈥檚 journey took him through every corner of the country, offering a unique firsthand perspective on the landscapes, communities, and challenges that define the U.S. today. It鈥檚 a story of endurance, discovery, and the people who make America what it is.
Don鈥檛 miss this chance to hear about an adventure that goes beyond miles.
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