Salford teacher running 45 marathons in full animal costumes for Chester Zoo

A teaching assistant from Salford who raised thousands of pounds for charity after running coast to coast across Africa has found a new challenge to keep him busy during lockdown.

Brendan Rendall is running a half marathon every day in June - and a full marathon every day in July.

In total, he'll clock up 1204 miles.

But if that wasn't hard enough - he's running in a variety of animal costumes:

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Brendan can be seen running every day all around Salford and Manchester.

He says the animal costumes get a big reaction from passers by.

Rocky the Rhino is the least aerodynamic animal... Credit: ITV News
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Brendan is raising money for Chester Zoo - which suffered a major financial hit during lockdown.

Brendan says it was a cause very close to his heart:

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Brendan will finish his marathon effort on August the 1st with a final run from Salford Quays to Chester Zoo - a journey of around 35 miles.

You can find out more about his challenge here.

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