Running the World | Nick Butter - Episode 14




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Summary: <p>In this episode, Oli Russell-Cowan chats to Nick Butter, the first person in history to run a marathon in every single country in the world. Nick completed 196 marathons in all 196 countries in less than 2 years. That’s 3 marathons a week, every week!  </p> <p>8 years ago Nick decided to quit his office job in finance and entered the world of running and adventure. He is fascinated by the crazy things, the things no one else does. </p> <p>Nick crossed the finish line after 674 days with a few friends and hand in hand with Kevin. The two met at Marathon Des Sables a few years ago. Kevin has prostate cancer but keeps running until he physically can’t. He is Nick’s inspiration for this incredibly physical and mental challenge. Finishing his journey after 2 years Nick raised over £100,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.   </p> <p>Tune in for some of Nick’s best running and travel stories, worst moments and how he got fit to run 3 marathons a week. We go in depth about the logistics of planning a marathon and traveling to every country in the world and how he got a team involved in his challenge. We also discuss what make the trip special and what running challenges he has coming up. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rad-season-podcast/message