Briton plans coast-to-coast run
Jamie McDonald, from Gloucester, plans to complete the equivalent of more than 200 marathons in just 275 days.
Starting his east-to-west journey next month, Mr McDonald is aiming to become the first person to run coast to coast across Canada unaided.
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Hide AdHaving spent the first nine years of his life in and out of hospital with a rare spinal condition, he is hoping to raise more than £60,000 for Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity and health charity the Pied Piper Appeal.
Carrying a 15kg backpack, Mr McDonald will start his run from St John’s in Labrador and aim to complete his journey in Vancouver on Canada’s west coast.