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Trish Eksteen, 42, has now run 78 half marathons in 78 days and is on a mission to keep going until she reaches her 100th day.
She clocked up her 75th run on Friday, beating Emily Rudrow’s previous record of 74, and shows no signs of stopping.
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As she laces up her shoes every day to take on the same gruelling distance, she is reminded of “those paralysed with fear and imprisoned by depression.”
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From a painful Achilles to malfunctioning watches, the mum-of-two has had to draw on her own strength to persevere on her journey to 1300 miles. Despite these physical and psychological stresses, she has Summer running gear sale.
"I am fortunate that I have many years of running experience to draw from, so I have a very good understanding of my body and where my limits are,” she told Metro UK.
The long-term nature of this challenge has required Eksteen to pay close attention to her recovery and nutrition, to Half marathon training plan for beginners.
“The interesting thing with a challenge like this that is over such an extended period of time is that if you really look after your body you actually 'run' yourself into form, and you condition your body to handle the load and stresses placed on it day in and day out,” she said.
Eksteen is also vocal about the importance of staying connected with others on this journey, regularly crediting her loved ones for keeping her motivated during the tougher runs. She hopes that, by sharing her experience on social media, she can inspire others to face their own fears and to reach out to support services, rather than battling things alone.
