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Otago Daily Times
24-06-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Thirty marathons in 30 days completed: ‘one and done'
Michael Heyes, of Queenstown, pictured after completing his 30th marathon in 30 days. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH One Queenstown man's marathon effort came to an end yesterday, but he vows it was a "one and done". Michael Heyes, who turned 30 on Monday, decided to run a marathon for 30 consecutive days ahead of his milestone, simultaneously raising money for Australian mental health charity Black Dog Institute. His goal was to raise $30k. To date he had raised more than $4000 via a fundraising link on his Instagram account, @mikeysmarathonsformental health. Originally from the United Kingdom, Mr Heyes lived in Australia for about 20 years before moving to Queenstown about a year ago. There to see him cross the finish-line at Gantley's Tavern at noon, were his proud parents Cathy and Kevin, who flew from Perth for the occasion. Mr Heyes said he had spent up to seven hours running every day — though was reduced to walking some days after injuring his right calf muscle — usually starting about 6am to fit his jaunts in between shifts at work. While his body had held up relatively well, Mr Heyes joked his legs felt like they belonged to a 60 year old by the end of his last marathon. He was adamant when asked if he might contemplate another similar fundraising challenge. "Oh, God, no — this is one and done," he laughed. As to whether he might complete another marathon, the jury was still out. "I signed up for the London Marathon [next year] and I didn't get in, and I'm very happy about it. "I'll maybe run again — maybe not."
Otago Daily Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
30 marathons in 30 days
Michael Heyes takes a breather during a marathon to pose for the camera. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Queenstown's Michael Heyes is adopting an unconventional countdown to his 30th birthday on June 23. Up until the 22nd, the former Brit is aiming to run a marathon a day for 30 days running as a mental health fundraiser — that's 1266km amidst some gnarly early winter weather. Heyes, who has lived in town for just over a year and is a manager at Margo's restaurant, says he has only run about five marathons before. Early this week he was chasing his tail a bit as he didn't finish day 9, vomiting at about the 19km mark, and was battling to make up for those lost kilometres. Earlier he'd told Instagram followers who think he'll quit, "if I was a betting man I'm putting my house on 30 marathons in 30 days". He says he starts his marathons along the Frankton Track then generally branches out towards either Arrowtown or Kelvin Heights — "I just change it up each day". Still working fulltime, he says most days start early in the morning so he's done by about noon — he takes about five to six hours, "a bit slower than usual, but just trying to get it done". "I'm just trying to eat as much as possible [for fuel] and have about 20 coffees a day." Early this week his legs were still holding up, "but the body's giving away a little bit". Heyes says he's chosen mental health as he's had his struggles — "I mean, like most people, I guess" — and, having lived in Australia for 20 years before moving here, he is raising money for Australia's Black Dog Institute. "I got into running, which kind of helped out, and then I decided to do this before I turned 30." He's set the ambitious goal of $30,000 just for consistency's sake — "30 marathons, 30 days, $30,000, turn 30". There's a fundraising link via his Instagram account, @mikeysmarathonsformentalhealth
South Wales Guardian
03-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
History nut Heyes eyeing place on Argentina tour
History nut Heyes eyeing place on Argentina tour (Image: RFU/Getty Images) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. History nut Joe Heyes hopes his next Wikipedia rabbit hole will be all about Argentina – as that will mean he has secured a place in England's summer squad. The Leicester Tigers prop loves swotting up on destinations he visits and has no shortage of information to get stuck into this summer. Securing a spot on the plane is the first challenge but Heyes appears well set to do just that after featuring off the bench in each of England's Six Nations matches earlier this year. The 26-year-old said: "I'm madly passionate about history. I google the most ridiculous things and go from there. "I went on holiday to Tenerife, and I was sitting by the pool and just stuck in the Wikipedia hole about the place. I learnt that it was used as a Spanish shipping station to get to the Americas. "I will absolutely be researching before I go to Argentina. My favourite part of Argentine history is the Age of Discovery when Europeans first arrived and explored South America, establishing towns and cities." Heyes played an essential role off the bench behind Will Stuart in the Six Nations and now looks set to benefit from the Bath star's selection in the British & Irish Lions squad touring Australia. The Tigers front-rower even got on the scoresheet in the 68-14 win over Wales at Principality Stadium, his first international try, and hopes to add to his 17 caps this summer. The Rest Is History podcast fan will know all about conflicts between England and France in the past and the latest comes on the Allianz Stadium turf on June 21 before they head over the Atlantic. "I was really happy with the way things went in the Six Nations," Heyes said. "I got the taste of Test match rugby, and I obviously want more of it. "We've got a good challenge coming in Argentina and America, and France before that, so I'm excited. Hopefully if I'm selected to get the shirt on and play." Heyes' domestic commitments are not done yet, however, with his Leicester side welcoming Sale Sharks to Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the play-offs on Saturday. The prop tasted success with the East Midlands outfit when they won the league in 2022 and he has his sights set on repeating the feat. "We've treated nearly every game like a Prem final because it has been really, as it's been so tight at the top,' he said. 'There have been some properly tough games. "There have also been a few jokes with the Sale lads about when we beat Sharks at Welford Road. We're happy with playing in Leicester and we can't wait for it.' England XV face France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 21 June at 3:15pm. Tickets from £25, please visit
South Wales Argus
03-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
History nut Heyes eyeing place on Argentina tour
The Leicester Tigers prop loves swotting up on destinations he visits and has no shortage of information to get stuck into this summer. Securing a spot on the plane is the first challenge but Heyes appears well set to do just that after featuring off the bench in each of England's Six Nations matches earlier this year. The 26-year-old said: "I'm madly passionate about history. I google the most ridiculous things and go from there. "I went on holiday to Tenerife, and I was sitting by the pool and just stuck in the Wikipedia hole about the place. I learnt that it was used as a Spanish shipping station to get to the Americas. "I will absolutely be researching before I go to Argentina. My favourite part of Argentine history is the Age of Discovery when Europeans first arrived and explored South America, establishing towns and cities." Heyes played an essential role off the bench behind Will Stuart in the Six Nations and now looks set to benefit from the Bath star's selection in the British & Irish Lions squad touring Australia. The Tigers front-rower even got on the scoresheet in the 68-14 win over Wales at Principality Stadium, his first international try, and hopes to add to his 17 caps this summer. The Rest Is History podcast fan will know all about conflicts between England and France in the past and the latest comes on the Allianz Stadium turf on June 21 before they head over the Atlantic. "I was really happy with the way things went in the Six Nations," Heyes said. "I got the taste of Test match rugby, and I obviously want more of it. "We've got a good challenge coming in Argentina and America, and France before that, so I'm excited. Hopefully if I'm selected to get the shirt on and play." Heyes' domestic commitments are not done yet, however, with his Leicester side welcoming Sale Sharks to Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the play-offs on Saturday. The prop tasted success with the East Midlands outfit when they won the league in 2022 and he has his sights set on repeating the feat. "We've treated nearly every game like a Prem final because it has been really, as it's been so tight at the top,' he said. 'There have been some properly tough games. "There have also been a few jokes with the Sale lads about when we beat Sharks at Welford Road. We're happy with playing in Leicester and we can't wait for it.' England XV face France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 21 June at 3:15pm. Tickets from £25, please visit
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment that retired police chief smashes into ex-wife's home - as he is jailed for plotting to attack her
A retired chief has been jailed for six years after plotting a savage attack against his ex-wife, which also saw him trying to kill himself. Ex-Metropolitan Police Superintendent Martyn Horne armed himself with two knives, rope and tape and had aimed to tie up his former lover and assault her after barging into her home on October 16 2023, a court heard. On the eve of his ambush, the 73-year-old, from Drayton Beauchamp near Aylesbury, Bucks, parked his car at a reservoir and then crept to the house before hiding in a garden shed until the morning, when he attempted his raid. Horne cut tape and stuck it to his top for easy peeling and cut rope to a certain length all to restrain his wife during his planned onslaught against her, the judge said during the sentencing hearing at Reading Crown Court. In dramatic doorbell footage shown in court, Horne - dressed in a brown coat and black trousers - is seen ramming the front door with his shoulder before smashing his way through as his horrified ex-lover yelled in the background. Fortunately, the disgraced former police chief's ex, Sharon Heyes, was able to flee to a neighbour's property before Horne could get his hands on her, a judge was told. The pensioner then tried to kill himself by slashing his wrists in the bathroom. In a chilling 999 made shortly afterwards, a terrified Ms Heyes was heard repeatedly telling the operator: 'He's going to kill me.' The court heard Horne and Ms Heyes' relationship had been volatile and had broken down, which led to a series of clashes in the weeks leading up to Horne's attack. At the time of the raid, the former Met chief was on bail for two other incidents which had happened earlier in 2023. On July 31 2023, Horne slammed the victim's phone into her left leg as she was planning to drive him to John Radcliffe Hospital, because she could not work out how to use the car sat-nav, a statement from the victim said. On September 11 2023, Horne pinned Ms Heyes to the ground and tried to suffocate her with a sock and a pillow. Prosecutor Miles Trigg said Horne's intentions on October 16 were evidenced by his violent behaviour at the property and by the notes later found on his phone. These notes were intending something that at least amounted to grievous bodily harm, the prosecutor said. Mr Trigg described Horne's extensive planning - noting he had been shopping for a Stanley Knife and duct tape; chose to park at a distance; camped overnight at an outhouse; cut pieces of rope for tying up Ms Heyes and he was carrying two blades. The court heard a B&Q receipt from the day previous, detailed Horne's purchases of Gorilla Tape, a folding knife with five blades and five metres of braided rope. Ms Heyes, who read her victim impact statements from the public gallery of the court, said the incidents had 'turned her world upside down'. She has since moved from the home where the burglary happened, the court heard. The victim, herself a former police officer and senior staff nurse, received several commendations during her time with the Met. These included climbing under a train to assist a suicidal woman on the track and talking down an armed offender. Ms Heyes said she had faced aggression throughout her career but never imagined she would face such violence in the sanctuary of her own home and at the hands of someone who once loved her. 'I cannot lose the image of him hiding in the garden. The look of his face imprinted in my mind,' she told the judge. Ms Heyes said she had become obsessive about locking doors and was constantly checking wardrobes and rooms in her house. She has been unable to revalidate her nursing licence due to her ongoing sickness with depression and anxiety as a result of Horne's actions, the court heard. Judge Neil Millard told Ms Heyes: 'If you take anything from today, take from this hearing that it takes strength to go through the proceedings, it takes strength to stand and read those statements in front of others. 'Remember the strength it took to get you here today and I hope you can get back to some measure of the person who was so full of confidence and joy for life not too many years ago.' Martyn Hynes, defending Horne, said: 'This case is incredibly sad and involves two former police officers who had achieved great success in their careers and had a happy and perhaps exciting time ahead of them both.' Mr Hynes said the relationship became relatively volatile and later broke down. The judge said Horne 'plainly intended to cause her (the victim) serious harm.' Judge Millard added: 'This case is plainly a tragedy for all involved. I cannot avoid noting these offences did not occur suddenly. 'In the heat of moment, had you got hold of her, it is impossible for me to say how serious the level of harm she would have come to would have been.' After breaking into the property, Horne went to the bathroom and cut his wrists, the judge heard. He said he had no doubts Horne's intention was to end his own life but he also intended to cause Ms Heyes really serious harm. For one count of assault by beating, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional suffocation and burglary with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm, Horne was jailed for six years. He was convicted of the burglary matter at trial. He had also indicated guilty pleas to the other matters. A restraining order - to be made until further order - was imposed on Horne regarding Ms Heyes.
