Jono Hedley says he is pushing himself to the limit on behalf of a mental health charity
BBC Radio Leicester ReporterJono Hedley began the challenge on 1 December and is hoping to complete it in time for a celebratory Christmas lunch.
The 18-year-old, from Harby in Leicestershire, set himself a target of raising £5,000 but has already exceeded it.The teenager says he enjoys runningHe told BBC Radio Leicester: "Lockdown was a difficult time for people of my age.The A-Level student is doing his daily runs around Rutland and the Vale of Belvoir, often joined by schoolfriends along the way, and has admitted seeking out the flatter routes.
He said: "Before this, I tended to run once or twice a week, but I wouldn't say I'm an exceptional runner."He said: "It was pretty painful and it meant carefully managing recovery but the great support I have had is getting me round." Injuries prevented him running on the eighth and nine days so he altered the challenge slightly asking friends to gather and cover the total distance of the half marathons.
He said: "It's not the way I'd planned it. The body just said no but in many ways what we came up with as a solution says a lot about support and solidarity and I'm really grateful to everybody."Jono's mother Jenny said: "We are so proud of him. He's quietly determined and we are supporting him every step of the way."
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