Every dog has his daypublished at 17:40 GMT 4 November
It seems Boots the Saints mascot is delighted to have completed his lap.
He says it's been the best day of his life! Now he’s off off to have a tasty bone.
Summary
BBC Radio Merseyside is taking on a three-legged walk across a two-day 2025 Children in Need challenge
Sports presenters Phil Munns and Paul Salt will put their best feet forward and attempt to walk 25 miles across stadiums in the region
They are joining 40 BBC local radio stations, challenged by Pudsey, to trek a combined total of 1,000 miles while three-legged
Phil is at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, while Paul is doing laps of the BrewDog Stadium in St Helens
They are both setting off from about midday and will keep going until 18:00
Every dog has his daypublished at 17:40 GMT 4 November
Paul gets a boost from a Saints legendpublished at 17:35 GMT 4 November
Former Ruby League centre for St Helens and hometown hero Paul Loughlin has been helping Paul Salt at the BrewDog Stadium.
He told BBC Radio Merseyside he doesn’t know how to feel about it as he’s never been tied up walking before.
He says he’s really happy to give up his time and give something back for charities like Children in Need.
Image source, BBC/Rachael RhodesImage caption, Paul's been helped along his way by Saints legend Paul Loughlin
On songpublished at 17:24 GMT 4 November
The Warrington Male Voice Choir lift their voices high, singing Phil all the way to the finish line on day one.
Keep going Munnsy.....published at 17:03 GMT 4 November
“It’s not over till it’s over - keep pushing, Munnsy!” says star fullback of Warrington Wolves Cai Taylor-Wray.
Biscuits on hand to keep energy levels flowingpublished at 16:28 GMT 4 November
Pudsey biscuits all round! Fueling up is integral to the stamina of the challengers.
Time for a cuppapublished at 15:57 GMT 4 November
It seems Salty has started to feel the burn … a much-needed brew break is in order before a lap with Boots the Saints mascot.
Special guest joins the funpublished at 15:35 GMT 4 November
Saints mascot Boots has arrived to help cheer on the challengers.
Gladiators champion backs Phil to keep goingpublished at 14:59 GMT 4 November
Amanda Wah gives Phil the following advice to keep him on track: “Remember why you’re doing it.
"It’s for an incredible cause."
Image source, BBC/ Abbie ThomsonImage caption, Even the Jelly Beans are getting involved with the three-legged walk
Quote MessageYour brain gives up before your body, so stay mentally strong for what’s ahead.”
While Phil gets some TLC...published at 14:36 GMT 4 November
Hang in there Phil, only halfway! Follow him live on BBC Radio Merseyside.
Image source, BBC/Abbie ThomsonImage caption, Phil takes a moment to recover
Pie break at St Helenspublished at 14:30 GMT 4 November
Down at St Helens, Paul is taking a break and enjoying a pie. He has been joined by Amanda and chef Carl from local piemakers Cottams, who sponsor St Helens.
Amanda said: "We're dedicated to supporting local community and projects including children in need.
"We’ve brought award winning peppered steak pies!! Salty should speed up through afternoon after his pie."
Image source, BBC/Rachael RhodesImage caption, Paul does a bit of carb-loading two hours into the walk
Phil gets some tips from the sporting elitepublished at 14:13 GMT 4 November
Phil's been getting support from all quarters in Warrington.
Gladiators Champion Amanda Wah, who owns a gym in the town, said she wanted to come down to show her support, and she knows a thing or two about taking on physical challenges.
Image caption, Fresh from her Gladiators success, Amanda Wah came to support Phil
Phil also had a chance to chat with former England rugby league star Chris Hill, who knows better than anyone how the crowd’s energy can drive you right to the final whistle.
Image source, BBC News/Abbie ThomsonImage caption, Former Warrington Wolves prop Chris Hill turned up to egg Phil on
The moment it all began...published at 14:00 GMT 4 November
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End of instagram postA third of the way and legs are starting to tirepublished at 13:42 GMT 4 November
Paul is thinking about switching legs as being tied to others begins to take its toll in this three-legged walking challenge.
A reminder you can listen along at BBC Radio Merseyside.
Media caption, Paul Salt's update on the walk
Phil makes strides in Warringtonpublished at 13:12 GMT 4 November
There was a big send off for Phil in Warrington earlier as town Crier, AJ, officially announced the beginning of the 1000 Mile Challenge for BBC Children in Need at the ground.
Image source, BBC /Owen AdamsImage caption, Town Crier AJ Powell declared the start of the challenge
Image source, BBC/ Abbie ThomsonImage caption, Phil and Claire are walking for Pudsey – fuelled by Jelly Babies and fired up for a challenge.
'One leg feels it more than the other'published at 12:49 GMT 4 November
Rachael Rhodes
BBC Radio MerseysideDave has been untethered. He he says it was good and quite strenuous on one leg more than the other.
Jay from the support charity Dad Matters has now had his leg tied to Paul and said he’s feeling good, confident and happy the weather is holding out.
Image source, BBC/ Rachael RhodesImage caption, Dad Matter's volunteer Jay is the second person to help Paul through his challenge
Image source, BBC/ Rachael RhodesImage caption, Dave Hutchinson, fresh from a 30-minute three-legged walk with Paul, says it was tough going on one leg
First obstacle - Bruno the stadium dogpublished at 12:39 GMT 4 November
Half an hour into the challenge, and Paul and Dave were stopped by an inquisitive pet.
Bruno, at 5 months' old, is the stadium dog. He patrols the stadium in St Helens everyday and he’s come to cheer Salty on.
Media caption, First sign of trouble
'Tough on the glutes'published at 12:32 GMT 4 November
Salty, who is currently tethered to Dave Hutchinson, the St Helens RFC general manager, is three laps in.
He says he’s feeling ok so far, but "it’s tough on the glutes!"
25 miles in two dayspublished at 12:26 GMT 4 November
Just a reminder, Phil and Paul were challenged by Pudsey to walk 25 miles over the two-days for BBC Children in Need.
They are doing their bit as part of a wider Thousand Mile Challenge involving BBC local radio stations across the UK, who are hoping to complete a total of 1,000 miles three-legged.
You can read all about what's happening later in the week here.
One foot in front of the otherpublished at 12:12 GMT 4 November
Paul, who was handed a tight-fitting 'Salty 25' Saints rugby shirt earlier to wear during his challenge, set off with Dave Hutchinson around the ground.
Media caption, Salty sets off
And they're off!published at 12:06 GMT 4 November
Paul and Phil take the first of very many steps as they set off on their three-legged walk to raise money for Children in Need at stadiums across Merseyside.
Tied to Phil's leg is the Wolfe the Warrington Wolves Mascot, while Paul's teamed up with Dave Hutchinson general manager of St Helens RFC.
Just to remind you, they've got 6.25 miles to walk each today, before they do it all again tomorrow.
Image caption, 'No scrums today, just strides' — Wolfie and Phil are at the start line for Pudsey
Image caption, And Salty is off with the Saints general manager Dave Hutchinson