Next weekend will see Krishan Solanki attempt to become the fastest man to complete a half marathon in a sari at the Great North Run.
Krishan, 33, is taking part in the race in order to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK - in honour of his sister Anjali who has the congenital form of the condition, which causes muscle weakness from birth. Krishan, from Stanmore in north London, is eschewing the usual sportswear and instead pairing running shoes with his grandmother's sari.
Wearing the sari will restrict his stride-length, and to get the Guinness World Record Krishan - who also works at the charity - will need to finish in under two hours.
