Runner sets sights on two marathons in just one day

That’s the challenge Lytham runner Tony Howarth has set himself to complete this weekend.

Tony will run a total of 52.4 miles in one day.

The first marathon is part of the Virtual London Marathon as a representative of the Samaritans and the second is to raise funds for Save the Rhino.

Tony, 61, who will run the marathons on Sunday, said: “On October 4 I will be completing two marathons.

“The first will be from Lytham to Fleetwood and back and the second will be a circuitous route around Lytham five times.

“I will be running a total of 52.4 miles in one day.

“The first marathon is part of the Virtual London Marathon as a representative of the Samaritans and I’ll be dressed as a mobile phone.

“The second marathon I will be dressed in an iconic rhinoceros suit running for ‘Save the Rhino’.

“ So if you see a Rhino trundling through Lytham square on October 4, please say hello!

“I have run many marathons and ultra marathons but never attempted such a task in fancy dress.

“In particular the 20 pound rhino suit will be challenging.

“I am 61-years-old and unquestionably stupid!

“But I thought... why not give it a go!”