Local breaks the men’s Guinness World Record
SANDTON – Cock aims to raise R4 million for the anxiety and depression group through his ‘Mentally Aweh’ initiative.
Mental health awareness advocate and Sandton resident Henry Cock has broken the men’s Guinness World Record for the most consecutive half-marathons.
Cock officially completed his 75th half-marathon, out of 133, on September 21 to raise awareness for mental health and raise funds for the South African Depression and Anxiety group.
Congratulations Henry!!! Henry Cock just completed his 76th run BREAKING the Men’s World Record of the Most Consecutive Half Marathons ! He did not only run 21.1km daily for 76 days , he’s been raising awareness and funds for SADAG. https://t.co/yPeggu1OaQ #RunHenryRun pic.twitter.com/tCOCqBcHnZ
— SADAG (@TheSADAG) September 21, 2021
Amidst the chaos of the pandemic, Cock began his journey on July 8 to run from Kosi Bay in KwaZulu-natal to Vioolsdrift in the Northern Cape.
Read more: How ‘aweh’ are you of mental health awareness?
Cock aims to raise R4 million for the anxiety and depression group through his ‘Mentally Aweh’ initiative.
“In many ways, it’s easier for me to do a 21,1km run every day for 133 days than it is for some people to get out of bed, to face another day.
“I’d like to inspire as many people as possible to become a beacon of hope for those who suffer in silence every day,” he said.
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