Taking multitasking to a whole new level, a New Jersey man attempts to set a new world record by completing the London Marathon while performing as a DJ.
Imagine running 26 miles with a 17-pound mini stage on your shoulders—that's the challenge for Gus Fraser. The 45-year-old New Jersey native says he will attempt to run the grueling marathon in under five hours while mixing live on a Numark DJ controller to break the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Marathon While DJing (Male).”
This year's London Marathon will reportedly feature a staggering 79 Guinness World Records. Attempts, most of which are ridiculous, like “The Fastest Marathon in a Full-Body Inflatable Costume.” But unlike most of them, Fraser's effort is not driven by arrogance, but by altruism. Inspired by the loss of his father to pancreatic cancer, he is running with the aim of raising £100,000 for the charity Cancer Research UK, which claims to be the world's largest independent cancer research organisation.
“This race is more than just a record attempt; it is a personal crusade against cancer, a disease that affects one in two people today,” Fraser wrote in his fundraising campaign.
He's not the only one running the London Marathon for a good cause. Louise Butcher, a 50-year-old woman from Devon, runs topless to raise awareness about breast cancer after her mastectomy and flat-closure cosmetic surgery, according to daily star.
The London Marathon is scheduled for April 21. Fraser will livestream his world record attempt on his Youtube channel.
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