Vernon Kay recently appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss his upcoming 115-mile Ultra Ultra marathon, which he is participating in to raise funds for Children In Need. However, during the interview, things became slightly uncomfortable when presenter Sally Nugent asked him about his training regimen for the grueling race.
Nugent questioned Kay on how he prepared for such a challenging event, to which he simply replied with a chuckle, How do you train for something like this? Well, by running, you just go running. Nugent seemed unimpressed by his basic answer and pressed for more details, leading Kay to explain that he had been incorporating long runs at a slow pace, short runs at a faster pace, as well as variations in tempo.
Following his elaboration, Nugent defended herself by stating that it was more complicated than his initial response implied. Kay eventually apologized for his cheeky remark, acknowledging that his response may have been dismissive.
The exchange between Kay and Nugent didn’t go unnoticed by viewers, with many taking to social media to praise Kay’s dry wit in the interview. Some commended Nugent for her creative question, while others applauded Kay for his humorous response.
Kay started his ultramarathon earlier today, aiming to reach Derby by evening, covering a distance of 27 miles. His final destination is Bolton Wanderers Football Stadium, where he is scheduled to arrive by Friday. Throughout the journey, he plans to make stops in Bolton. The fundraiser has already raised over £66,500 for Children In Need.
Overall, the interview highlighted Kay’s determination to take on the extreme challenge and raise funds for a worthy cause, despite the momentary awkwardness during the questioning. Viewers showed their support for both Kay’s fundraising efforts and his humor in the face of challenging questions.
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