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Rod Minchin

Retired banker running 200 marathons in 200 days around Britain’s coast

Steve James, 65, will be monitored by researchers at the University of Exeter during his marathon feat (University of Exeter/PA) -

A retired banker is attempting to become the first man over the age of 60 to run the entire coastline of mainland Britain.

Steve James, 65, will be completing the equivalent of 200 marathons in 200 days, while researchers at the University of Exeter monitor the impact on his body.

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