The New Guinness World Record was made by the 65-year old runner yesterday at The Tokyo Marathon 2009. His name is Mr. Akinori Kusuda (楠田昭徳) from Saitama city.
Last spring he happened to read a newspaper article saying that 48-year old Italian man had run the full marathon (42.195km) for 51 days. Therefore he decided to try 52 days, and started running 42.195km around the park near his house every day since January 30 this year. He ran in the rain and snow, and even when he had a pain on his left foot. His time was 3 hours 55 minutes, which was the best record among 52 days.
To continue something is very difficult. By his accomplishment many people must have been encouraged.
Thank you very much and congratulations!
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