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Zombie Elvis in 'world's dullest' marathon | Zombie Elvis in 'world's dullest' marathon |
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A postman has dressed as a "zombie" Elvis Presley and run 17 times around a village in the "world's dullest marathon". | |
It was the second time Simon Goldsmith has done the run after he "invented" it in 2015 having failed to get a London Marathon place. | |
Speaking after his five-hour run, Mr Goldsmith said: "It was great. | |
"Right from the outset about 15 or 20 people ran with me and throughout the day others have joined me." | |
The run for charity took place in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. | |
Mr Goldsmith, 43, who works as a postman in Ipswich, does a "low budget" Elvis tribute act under the name Harry Isaac Presley. | Mr Goldsmith, 43, who works as a postman in Ipswich, does a "low budget" Elvis tribute act under the name Harry Isaac Presley. |
He began his 2015 marathon dressed in full Elvis gear, but eventually stripped down after it "got a bit hot". | He began his 2015 marathon dressed in full Elvis gear, but eventually stripped down after it "got a bit hot". |
This year he upped the ante by running as a zombie version of "the king". | |
He said his zombie make-up held throughout the 26.2 mile (42.1km) run. | |
He is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. He has so far raised more than £700. | |
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