When one half marathon a year is not enough, why not complete six?
That is exactly what Ringwood's Tim Gilding, 32, did and in the process raised more than £500 for British Skin Foundation's skin cancer research.
The runner completed his challenge earlier this month by finishing the New Forest Half Marathon.
Tim, who was born in New Zealand but now lives in the New Forest, said: “In my opinion skin cancer doesn’t receive enough publicity in the UK, but is quietly becoming more prevalent as we fly to hot destinations and bake ourselves to a burnt crisp, all for a "bit of colour".
"Coming from one of the worst places in the world for skin cancer and melanoma (New Zealand) and with a family history rife with skin cancer, I personally believe this is a cause which deserves more recognition.”
To complete his challenge Tim tackled and completed the following half marathons all over the UK.
They included ABP Southampton Marathon, Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, South Downs Trail Marathon, Chichester Caterham Rotary Half Marathon, Redhill Two Tunnels Railway Race, New Forest Marathon.
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