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This Guy Just Ran 1098 Loops Of His Rooftop To Complete The Boston Marathon

He live streamed the run, raising money for those on the frontline - by Alex Pierotti
  • 27 Apr 2020

Each year, runners around the world line up to compete in the Boston Marathon. For 80 per cent of the competitors, hitting the pavement is more than just a hobby – they've put in hours on the weekend trimming minutes and seconds off their time to ensure they fit the criteria for registration. So when the 2020 version was postponed until September 14 due to the global pandemic we're facing, understandably, especially international entrees, most were disappointed. 

But you can't just waste all that prep, right?

This Guy Just Ran 1098 Loops Of His Rooftop To Complete The Boston Marathon

With streets shut, Stephen England from New York City took to his rooftop terrace to run the full length of the marathon. While he taking on the challenge, he took the opportunity to raise money for the "health heroes of NYC."

"I have this desire to share my type 1 diabetes endurance with the world," England told the New York Post. "There's a stigma about diabetes that you shouldn't push your body. It is fear-based. I want to show the world what was possible while living with diabetes."

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The Boston 💛💙🦄 🏢 Rooftop Marathon ・ TY everyone who tuned in on FB live and/or donated to the health heroes of NYC 🙏🏼 Here's a highlight real of the grand finale with a final challenge of breaking the tape🧣! ・ My 26.2 #stayathome miles by the numbers: ・ 🔂 1098 loops ⤴️4392 turns 🩸 BG range 92-180 🏁 5:29:37 🤩 Course Record 🏆 #T1Dchampion 💵 @nbdiabetes @columbia 🏥! ・ #bostonstillrunning #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday #rooftopmarathon #marathon #covid19 #coronavirus #socialdistancing #changingdiabetes #runhappyteam #hshive #nuunlife

The space above his apartment was 38 feet by 25 feet, meaning 1098 loops of the terrace would be the same distance as the course – 26.2 miles. 

Starting at 6:00am in the morning, he took 5 hours, 29 minutes and 37 seconds, raising more than $1000 for health workers. His wife stood at the "finish line" holding a scarf for England to cross. 

So....what did you get up to insolation?

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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