Reality star Spencer Matthews has said he wants to "push myself and test myself" as he takes on a world record attempt after struggling with alcohol issues.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, is embarking on a mission to run 30 marathons in 30 days in the desert, for a total of 1,266km.
He told ITV's Lorraine: "I'm interested in understanding how far I can push myself. It’s not too long ago that doing any running of any kind would have been difficult," he said.
"I’ve struggled with problems with alcohol in my life and I am keen to push myself and test myself but also draw attention to the fact that anyone can do interesting things if they set their mind to it."
Speaking of taking part previously in ultramarathons, he said, "I’ve done a few of these ultras before. It’s a love/hate thing, but I was looking to do more.
"I’ve always been really curious about how far the mind and body can go and I really wanted to design and create a challenge that would be a 'world first’, so this would be a world record if achieved."
Discussing the temperature he can expect while embarks on the fundraising challenge in Jordan, he said: "It’s going to be in the mid-40Cs.
"It has to be 100% on sand. If my feet leave sand at any point, that marathon for that day is then void, and for it to be a world record, the 30 have to be consecutive.
"I’m working with incredible people and a local team in Jordan and who will design the route ahead of being there.
"But the entire 1,266km has to be on sand which, of course, makes it that bit harder," he said.
Source: Press Association
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