William runs Yorkshire Coast 10K in Motorcycle Gear

William will be returning to the Yorkshire Coast 10K again this year, taking on the challenge once more of running in his motorcycle gear.

“The inspiration behind running in my full motorcycle gear came from my passion for road racing and wanting to carry that spirit into something different.”

William has long had a passion for motorcycle racing, and being from Scarborough, the Yorkshire Coast has combined two passions of his.

“I am a Scarborough lad and live to push the limits.”

“Racing motorcycles is all about endurance, pushing limits and finding strength when it gets tough - and I thought running in my leathers would be a unique way to mirror that challenge on foot.”

It won’t be the first time that William has taken on this feat, with him also running the 10K last year in his motorcycle leathers and raising hundreds of pounds of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

“Last year I also competed in the Scarborough 10K in my gear and had a finish time of 1 hour and 28 minutes, I would like to beat this, this time around.”

Raising money for charities like Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an important part of the day, and helps motivate William on the run, helping to give back to a service which has given so much to the motorcycle community.

“It’s also a unique way of raising awareness and sparking conversations about the sport I love, while showing support for charities like the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.”

“I wanted to do something that draws attention to their work while testing myself physically and mentally."

Race day may have its challenges, but the incredible crowds of Scarborough will carry him through and get him across the finish line.

“Last year’s 10K showed in my gear showed me just how tough it is, but also how much the crowd and community get behind you when you do something a little out of the ordinary.”

“That energy keeps me motivated and that’s why I’m coming back again this year with the goal of beating my previous time.”