Gary McKee Completes 100 Marathons in 100 Days with Son at London Marathon
‘Marathon Man’ completes epic 100 runs in 100 days challenge with ‘dream’ finish

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Gary McKee, known as the 'Marathon Man', completed his challenge of running 100 marathons in 100 days at the London Marathon, finishing alongside his son Beau. The emotional event marked a significant milestone in their journey, raising funds for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, with a goal of £100,000.
- 01Gary McKee began his 100toLDN challenge on January 17, running daily around Cleator Moor, Cumbria.
- 02The pair aims to raise £100,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, contributing to a total of £1 million raised for the charity.
- 03Gary's previous fundraising efforts have included running a marathon every day for a year and climbing Kilimanjaro.
- 04Beau, diagnosed with a heart condition, joined Gary for parts of the marathon, making the finish particularly emotional.
- 05Gary relies on data from his Garmin Enduro 3 watch to monitor his health and performance during the runs.
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Gary McKee, affectionately known as the 'Marathon Man', completed an extraordinary feat of running 100 marathons in 100 days, culminating at the London Marathon. The emotional finale saw him cross the finish line hand-in-hand with his son, Beau, who had previously been diagnosed with a heart condition. This moment fulfilled a dream Beau had since childhood to run the marathon with his father. Gary began his 100toLDN challenge on January 17, running around his hometown of Cleator Moor, Cumbria, and has raised nearly £76,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, aiming for a total of £100,000. This effort would push his overall fundraising for the charity to £1 million. Gary, who works at the Sellafield nuclear plant, has previously completed numerous challenges, including running a marathon daily for a year and climbing Kilimanjaro. He emphasized the importance of planning and recovery in achieving his goals, while also highlighting the support from his Garmin watch, which helps him track his health metrics.
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Gary's efforts significantly support local hospice services, providing essential care for the community.
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