“Cancer doesn’t stop, so I am not going to stop.”
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That is the sentiment driving local ultra-athlete Warren Wright, who will be embarking on a challenge so gruelling that even the Guinness World Records had to create another category for him.
Mr Wright will be pumping out 48 hours straight on a Cross-Trainer at Anytime Fitness from Tuesday morning, hoping to cover 500km, to go alongside his 276km 24 hour Guinness World Record set two years ago, although finding a cure is the ultimate prize.
Despite being inside the hot weather means Mr Wright plans on burning around 24,000 calories, and consume over 33 litres of water during the challenge.
His fuels of choice are the carbohydrate rich pasta, french fries and hash browns, as well as a bucket of gels and pastes to get him through.
“This will definitely be one of the toughest challenges yet,” Mr Wright said.
“Knowledge is power – if I can raise any awareness for anyone – that keeps me going.”
