Brave soldier starts running again

A soldier who feared he may never walk again after falling down a 500 ft ravine has begun running once more.

Simon Miller, a former Sandhurst trainee, suffered a fractured neck and a broken right leg, wrist and shoulder after being involved in the accident while racing with friends during the 2008 42 Peak Challenge in the Lake District, the Daily Express reports.

The young man survived because he landed in a cold stream, which stabilised his blood pressure and kept him cool.

To celebrate his recovery and to raise money for Keswick Mountain Rescue, Mr Miller is set to take part in a number of sporting challenges, including the Bristol half-marathon and the Human Race triathlon in Windsor.

Concerning the members of the mountain rescue organisation, he said: "I am finally able to repay the debt I owe to the team … I can’t thank them enough."

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recently revealed the England side will draw inspiration from the British armed forces working abroad while competing in the upcoming World Cup.

Posted by Samantha Thompson