Man, 18, to run perimeter of Britain with 15kg bag.
A man intends to run the perimeter of Britain, completing approximately one marathon per day for 180 days.
Kyle Matthews, of Brighton, East Sussex, intends to complete a route of over 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometres) around the mainland of England, Scotland, and Wales beginning in September.
The 18-year-old will face the challenge alone, carrying only essentials and camping equipment. “I’ll be entirely on my own – just me and a 15kg hiking bag,” said the gentleman.
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Mr Matthews is raising funds for Family Action, a charity that he says resonated with him after a difficult childhood. “I learnt first hand how a bad childhood can affect the rest of your life,” he told me.
“I want to do something that could almost break me, but at least there is meaning to it.”
Mr Matthews, nicknamed The Milky Runner on social media due to his complexion, admitted that running had “never been my speciality” despite his goal of running 25 miles (40.2km) per day. “In fact, I’ve always hated running.
But it was something I could pick up and do without needing to learn new skills,” he explained.
“I believe it is more about willpower to get through it.” He estimated that it would take six to seven hours to complete each marathon, with rest days taken only when necessary.
The challenge, which begins in Brighton on September 1st, is self-funded, with Mr Matthews hoping to raise funds through a GoFundMe page.
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