Scot to attempt treadmill half-marathon world record in shopping mall
Scottish distance runner Andrew Lemoncello is going to try to break an unusual world on Oct. 19. The British 10,000m champ will take to a treadmill in an Arizona shopping mall and set it to just a touch faster than 3:15/K and try to hang on for 21.1K.
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The unusual record is currently held by American ultra runner Mike Wardian, who set it earlier this year.
The American-based Lemoncello is attempting the record in order to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Society. “Our daughter Isla was born with Down Syndrome and her determination and strength has inspired me to use my running as a way to bring awareness to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS),” Lemoncello told Athletics Weekly.
Lemoncello has a previous best time of 63:03, and ran a 30:18 10K earlier this month on the roads in Edinbrugh. Before attempting the treadmill world record, he will go up against the likes of Haile Gebrselassie on Oct. 6 at the Great Scottish Run.
His treadmill feat will take place at the Chandler Fashion Mall in Phoenix. He hopes to raise $10,000 for charity.
Here is a video of Lemoncello talking about his world record and fundraising goals:
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