He’s done it! Jamie Laing completes five ultra marathons in five dayspublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time
Jamie Laing has crossed the finish line and completed his epic Comic Relief Ultra Marathon Man challenge.
Congratulations, Jamie!
Stay with and we’ll bring you all the reaction from Salford, as well as the first thoughts from our very own Ultra Marathon Man.
Watch live at the top of this page to see how’s he’s feeling.
Ready: The finish line awaitspublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time
Not long to go now, you can watch the final leg live on the runner cam at the top of this page.
This is the scene waiting for Jamie Laing at the end of his gruelling five-day ultra marathon challenge.
149 Miles Downpublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time
‘I’ve done two ultra marathons in two days, it’s awful!’ – your messages for Jamiepublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time
Your WhatsApps are coming through thick and fast and I’m sure Jamie will read every last one once he’s crossed the line, and had a few moments to recover.
Here’s a selection of the latest ones we’ve received.
Quote MessageI have done two ultra marathons over two days and it was awful. Can’t even imagine doing five! Go on Jamie, almost there!
Mark in Towbridge
Quote MessageI ran my first 5k yesterday because of him he’s such an inspiration
Ella
Quote MessageWatching what you have achieved this week has been unbelievable and a massive inspiration to so many people. What you are achieving will be remembered for a long time – not just the physical challenges you have faced, but the roller coaster of emotions you (& us!) have had to deal with along the way. You are a brilliant role model in challenging times.
Jane, Norfolk
You can send him your messages on WhatsApp to 0330 123 94 80.
‘The emotions are palpable’ at the finish linepublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time
A bit of sunlight seeping in, something we haven’t had all day. A large crowd has fully gathered, singing along from time to time and occasionally breaking out the dance steps. But the emotions are palpable as we await the arrival of the Ultra Marathon Man.
Lot of Jamie Laing’s here as they distribute the masks of our challenger. Plenty of fans get their hands on it, clicking pictures, creating memories all thanks to the brilliant Ultra Marathon Man.
Fans have travelled around the country to support Jamiepublished at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time
Freya Scott Turner
Reporting for the Ultra Marathon Man finish line
It’s not just Jamie who’s been covering a lot of distance this week. Some fans have been travelling around the country to support him too.
This is Danielle, Jordan and Fleur who went to cheer Jamie on for his gruelling challenge on day one in Harpenden.
“He looked elated, in good spirits. He was on good form. We’ve been listening on the radio all week and it sounds like he’s a bit worse for wear now.”
Why are they such big fans? “He just seems so friendly, he seems like a really nice guy.
“We’ve been watching him from his made in Chelsea days, been loving his podcast. Also I’m a vegan – so I love the sweets.”
Final pit stop: One last massage, one last batch of scotch eggspublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time
Jamie’s favourite snacks have been on hand throughout the challenge, and his physiotherapist ‘Nick the Physio’ has also been by his side the whole time.
Our Ultra Marathon Man needed one more boost before heading off for the last stretch of this colossal five days.
He’s minutes away from the finish line.
Watch the live stream at the top of this page to see the last leg.
Image caption, Scotch eggs and wobbly legs
Here’s how you can donatepublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time
To donate any amount online to Comic Relief and to support Jamie’s challenge, click this link, external.
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If you would like to donate via text:
To donate £10 text the word TEN to 70011
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To donate £30 text the word THIRTY to 70011
(UK ONLY) Texts cost your donation amount +1 std rate message. 100% of your donation will go to Comic Relief. You must be 16+ and have the bill payer’s permission.
For full terms and information on the registered charity, go to bbc.co.uk/jamie.
Image source,BBC / Comic ReliefDream team!published at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time
Vick, Jerry and Jack are looking pumped in the studio in Salford waiting on Jamie
Image caption, Vick Hope, Jeremiah Asiamah and Jack Saunders await Jamie’s arrival
Jeremiah Asiamah: I just saw a clip on socials whilst Greg was running with Jamie, Jamie said to Greg ‘are you doing OK buddy?’
That is so Jamie Laing. No matter how much pain he is in, the first person that has priority is everybody else and that’s just Jamie.
Jack Saunders: Jamie has epitomised exactly why I always wanted to work for Radio 1. It’s the togetherness, it’s the community, it’s the comradery between us here in the studio, you listening at home, what Jamie is doing out there. We are all connected. We are doing this all together alongside Jamie
‘Jamie, you are truly inspiring’ – your messages to our Ultra Marathon Manpublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time
We’re still getting your messages for Jamie, and he’s getting really close to the end now.
Here are the latest you have been sending him:
Quote MessageJamie – I have been so invested in your journey from start to finish this week. The unbelievable ability of the human body and mind to do something like this really makes you an extraordinary human being. You are an inspiration to many
Christine in Belfast
Quote MessageDear Jamie – Thanks for your huge efforts and congrats. You are very courageous sharing data previous about your mental health and anxiety. It is truly inspiring. This weekend had been very hard for me since I lost a dear friend. It has been a huge support for me following your journey and how you managed to fight through and overcome the challenges during your run. Thanks a lot
William, Copenhagen
Quote MessageCome on Jamie, you’ve got this!!! My young children don’t stop asking about you, a true inspiration!! Almost there, keep going!
Yasmin and family, Kent
Quote MessageKeep Going Jamie!! Every step is helping someone to a better life. Such an inspiration to so many people.
From Kristina in Newbury
If you want to send Jamie a WhatsApp, it’s 0330 123 94 80.
At a glance – Day 1published at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time
Jamie’s challenge started all smiles, with everyone cheering him on from back at base in Radio 1.
He was joined by 50 doppelgangers in Hyde Park, all wearing blonde Jamie-style wigs.
Our Ultra Marathon Man had never run 30 miles before, but it made it look easy – especially compared to the following few days.
Media caption, Standout moments from the first of five ultra marathons.