Steve Edwards is taking on one of the more physically challenging and outlandish world records. He wants to have the fastest average time for 800 officially recognised marathons. He hopes to achieve this milestone in Birmingham this autumn. The event is already a sell-out and poster printing from South Birmingham could be used next year and for other events to achieve a similar result.
Edwards told the Birmingham Mail:
“Having decided that I would like to complete this achievement in Birmingham where I ran my 50th marathon back in 1989, it basically meant I had just 41 weeks to do it. So, here we are with just weeks to go, I can't believe where the time has gone but I'm really pleased to say that, despite a few injury niggles, everything so far has gone pretty much to plan.”
Edwards has been building up his training regime as the big day approaches. As well as running, he lifts weights, does core work and goes cycling.
The Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run half marathon is also happening on the same day. This will mean that over 20,000 people are predicted to be running in the city. The route takes in iconic urban views before ending near the centre of Birmingham. The route of the half marathon includes south Birmingham and begins near a conservatoire.