EXHAUSTED Ryan Thomas has spent the past three days trekking 78 miles across the country in a bid to raise awareness of male suicide.
But the 34-year-old admits walking ten marathons in ten days has been tougher than he could have ever imagined.
The former Coronation Street star revealed his feet are covered in bubbling blisters as he struggles through the challenge.
But it’s not just the physical toll it’s taken on his body.
Ryan says the mental challenge of putting one foot in front of the other has been harder than anticipated.
He told HOAR: “It’s been tougher than I imagined. I’m exhausted, but I’ve got to keep focused.”
Despite the pain, Ryan is making every step count towards raising £50,000 – having doubled it in the past week – for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) as he travels from London to Manchester throughout Mental Health Awareness week. Â
Ryan is currently racing towards his fundraising target as he heads towards his final destination of Manchester Cathedral on Wednesday, May 19.
Yesterday as he passed through Milton Keynes on his journey alongside his model pal Matt Peacock, Ryan was cheered up by some familiar faces to give him the boost he needed.
Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt turned out with her husband – Ryan’s old friend, Max Rogers – and their three kids to encourage the star, as well as Capital radio presenter Aimee Vivian.
Ryan said: “It’s been an incredible experience already and I’m so thankful to everyone who has turned out to support me along the way.
“Day three has been the best day so far with my friends coming out to support me, they’ve really lifted my spirits.”
The singer said she was a “proud mum” as her daughters Willow and Maple held up handmade signs for Ryan as she cradled her youngest Senna.
“This was the moment we stood in solidarity with Ryan as a family and showed our support in his brilliant effort on day 3 of walking 10 marathons in 10 days!!! 
“What an incredible conversation to have with our girls about why he is doing it and what mental health is all about. How cool to get to see him in action and show what charitable efforts can do for others whether it’s raising money, awareness or bringing people together to make a difference.
“Willow’s sign says: ‘Ryan I see you are in pain their is only 7 more days to go Ryan. Wow you are so amazing! Love Willow’
“Ultimately I realised today that when you are surrounded by friends and laughter all your worries seem to disappear even if only for the moment. When you know you’re not alone and you are loved and supported – you find comfort.
“As Ryan and I chatted during his epic journey today we chatted about the fact you never know what someone is going through….. just Be Kind!!!!”
