Dave Cooper (RRC), presentation of National 100km Championships, April 2002
Dave Cooper (RRC), presentation of National 100km Championships, April 2002

 


In the past I have been fortunate enough to have some of my expensive and extreme races supported by some very kind sponsors. Mannatech continue to supply my nutritional supplements, but in order to compete in some more inspiring events I need a financial sponsor to step on board to support these expensive events.

In return you are guaranteed coverage on my website, I can wear kit with your logo on, can put advertising on my van (which is seen all over the country with racing nearly every weekend - in summer as much as two or three races per week) and where possible get coverage in the media, I am regularly covered in local newspapers and occasionally get coverage on TV. I was ranked No 1 in GB and No 4 in the world for 24 hours in 2009 and am still improving my performances at all distances. I will also continue to represent my country at International level at events that UK Athletics and England support.

Hoka One One shoes



I now have a pair of each of these shoes, Bondi B, Mafate and Stinson B. These all feature a unique rolling motion to deliver superior underfoot performance. These shoes use up to 2.5 times the volume EVA in the midsole compared to standard running shoes, they offer outstanding impact absorption and highly comfortable underfoot feel. I received this shoes in November 2011 and really do feel incredibly cushioned and comfortable. The toe box is wide to allow for expanding feet and with a few days of receiving them ran went for a 9 hour run. Not a rub or blister in sight and the cushioning really feels superior to all other shoes. The real test will come shortly when I attempt to run over 500 miles in a week in December 2011.

Website: www.hokaoneone.com


Elete - electrolyte concentrate

I first used this while running the Al Andalus Ultra Trail in Spain in 2011. The weather was very hot for this multi-stage race and went off all my normal drinks. This was the only supplement I used during this event and went on to use it in The High. Due to the altitude fluid intake is higher than normal and again this served me well throughout the race, where I could barely take on board any food for the 37 hours it took me to run (and break the men’s course record by over 11 hours). Elete comes in a very practical 25ml bottle to add to water while running and is very small to carry. This is a natural supplement that is flavourless.

Website: www.eletewater.co.uk

Signz

Based in Skelton Terry and Lesley have supported me for several years now, updating the sign-writing on my van with various races and other items that have needed logos to be added. Excellent service and excellent rates too.

Telephone 01287 654700
E-mail: terry@signznorth.fsnet.co.uk



Vitabiotics

Vitabiotics - Wellwoman


Vitabiotics have generously stepped on board to help with the build up to "The High". The worlds' highest race in the Himalayas in aid of Climate Change. Vitabiotics are sponsoring some much needed financial help towards this event as well as supplying Jointace and Wellwoman products to keep me healthy with the heavy training that is required to compete in such an event. After two new hips husband Bill is back racing fit and well, and has already felt many of the benefits of the Jointace products.

Mannatech


Mannatech have sponsored me with their nutritional supplements since 2000.
These products help greatly with my recovery from training and races. As an example of my recovery rates I ran 48 races in 2004, 23 of which were of marathon distance or above, that's almost a race every week and a marathon every fortnight.
The products I currently take are:



Sport:
herbal supplements with Ambrotose taken before and after training runs and during ultra distance races. These products help lessen the stiffness I experience associated with exercising. I take four capsules before and after training and when running ultras try to take one capsule every hour.

Empact: Sports drink taken before and during races, made slightly more dilute than recommended make up. As with most sports drinks this helps keep hydrated and more carbohydrates in the body while training. Drink as and when needed during training and races where I am able to have support.

Glycoslim:
taken immediately after all training runs and races, chocolate flavour is usually made up with hot milk as after cold runs as I get very cold after training, vanilla flavour is often incorporated into a smoothie, blended with yoghurt and fruits such as banana, melon, pineapple and kiwi fruit. These products have a good content of nutrients and although aimed at slimmers these are the perfect make up to recover from hard running before the body can take solid food, they also have a good supply of protein to repair tissues damaged during exercise (also tastes superb!!)

Ambrotose Powder: this product helps keep the immune system healthy and is based on cell communication and carbohydrates not found in the diet. I have recently doubled my intake of this product to a teaspoon per day and hope this will help with my asthma.
Catalyst: basically a vitamin and mineral supplement, more of an insurance policy to ensure I am not short of nutrients but prefer to take Mannatech products as I have been assured they are free from contaminations and have been drugs tested several times while taking Mannatech supplements. I take two tablets twice a day as the recommended dose

Ambrotose AO:
a supplement based antioxidant formula that neutralise free radicals and toxins in the body, I take one capsule twice a day as the recommended dose.

Catalyst: basically a vitamin and mineral supplement, more of an insurance policy to ensure I am not short of nutrients but prefer to take Mannatech products as I have been assured they are free from contaminations and have been drugs tested several times while taking Mannatech supplements. I take two tablets twice a day as the recommended dose.

Spira shoes


Spira sponsored me from 2009 – 2010.

Centurion Systems

Sharon with the magnet

After sustaining a stress fracture to my left hip in 2008 I was recommended by a good friend Anke, from Germany, to look into magnetic therapy for healing and came across this superb set up by Centurion Systems.

It is a pulsating magnet that you sit in (or can use on other body parts - knees, ankles) and promotes bone healing along with other therapeutic effects. As I was already aware that I had a low bone density (I am classed as Osteopaenic) my bone health is of great concern with the distances I run.

My diet is very healthy but there is little I could do to improve my bone density until I came across this equipment. I have been using it since July last year and returned to my sport to achieve a new personal best distance in my 24 hour event by the end of the year. The equipment can be purchased outright or temporarily hired out to see the effects, which is what I initially set out to do but is now permanently set up at home and used regularly every day. Do take a look at the systems as they really are a safe product to aid recovery from a number of problems.

Website: www.centurion-systems.co.uk


Darlington Building Society

Darlington Building Society supported me for the Badwater Ultramarathon, 135 miles across Death Valley in July 2009 and sponsored the Croft Circuit 6 Days which took place in February 2009.

Van ready for record attempt


EIM

EIM sponsored the Marathon des Sables 2008.

EIM – www.eimgroup.com

 
Sonic Relief 

During rehabilitation of my Achilles I used a small portable ultrasound device from www.MendMeShop.com , I used this for 5 minutes twice a day and was soon back running again.

Elle MacPherson Intimates


Elle Mac Pherson sponsored me for the year 2003 only. This paid for all my training expenses for that year including all kit, warm weather training and a trip to Taiwan to compete in the World 100km Championships. Elle also personally designed my own unique racing kit for the year.

Sponsors for Libyan Challenge 2007

EIM is paying the cost of entering the event.

University of Teesside is giving £1250 towards support to complete this event, such as equipment, use of the environmental chamber to acclimatise. Matthew Wright is co-ordinating the various disciplines of support such as nutrition, exercise physiology and biomechanics (very different running on soft sand and carrying a big ruck-sack). Darren Cooper from the Sport Injury side is trying to keep me injury free.

The Backpackers Shop, Guisborough is supplying all the equipment I need at cost price – GPS, sleeping bag, ruck-sack, sahara cap, waterproof socks etc.

Sponsors for LEJOG 2006

Sponsor Sharon
I am now looking for further sponsors for a new van. I use a converted van that I can sleep and cook in for events. When events require a lot of travelling and start early in the morning we sleep in the van overnight to save on costs and also it is nice to wake up at the event with no travelling to do. Also at 24 hour events it is a necessity, needing it to make hot food and drinks as required and supply my helpers with a roof to shelter from the weather and somewhere for me to change kit and sleep after the event.

I am a prolific racer having competed in over 50 races last year alone. My van is recognised by most athletes and can carry your logo and advertising. It can be used in any advertising campaigns and support material and am willing to turn up for special events.

Please contact me for details on becoming my new sponsor.



   
   
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