TAVISTOCK long distance runner Adam Holland is set to take on the Brathey ten marathons in ten days challenge at Windermere in the Lake District. Last year Tavistock Athletic Club member Adam broke the world record for the fastest person to do 'ten marathons in ten days.'

Adam was the youngest to take part. His total aggregate time was 32 hours 47minutes 3 seconds with an average mile time for 262 miles of 7mins 30 secs. He is looking to break 32 hours this year at an average of 3 hrs 12minutes a marathon.

He said: this is what a challenge is all about, I don't know if i can do it but I'm going to give it a go. I've got lots of friends backing me and saying that I can do it, so I'll have to show them.'

The event is on behalf of the Brathay Hall Trust —a charity that improves the well-being of thousands of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. To sponsor Adam go to: http://www.justgiving.com/10in10recordtango">www.justgiving.com/10in10recordtango

Adam thanks all those who sponsored him during the Cornwall Coastal marathon including Fetcheveryone, Tavistock Primary School, his family and friends - also to my sponsor's Peter Bazley and to Nigel Eadie from the Pasty House. Out of 500 Adam finished 13th in 4.43.40sec. Adam also did the North Dorset Marathon where he finished seventh in a time of 2.56.57sec. Adam Holland and Mhairi McCall have started up an informal run in the Meadows. If you would like to run a mile just turn up at the green hut on a Wednesday at 5pm. There is no cost. For more details call Mhairi on 07891 193935.