A Suffolk man who spent the last two weeks running a marathon every day while home from Australia for Christmas said his challenge was a 'silent salute' to loved ones who have struggled with mental health issues.
William Keeble, 26, took on 14 marathons in 14 days while visiting his family in Blaxhall, east Suffolk, for Christmas, with the intention to raise £500 for Suffolk Mind.
Starting on December 17, and pausing only on Christmas Day itself, Mr Keeble, who has lived and worked in Sydney, Australia, for two years, finished the challenge on New Year's Eve and raised a huge £1,916 from 77 supporters.
Of the total, he said: "It is almost overwhelming how much money people have put into it and how much it means to everyone and how significant it has been to them.
"To be able to raise money for those in dark places is a beautiful thing."
He called the marathons a 'silent salute' to friends and loved ones who have taken their own life or struggled with their mental health.
He added that, for him, running and exercise are 'the best way to deal with things'.
Mr Keeble, who previously ran a London Marathon and an Iron Man Triathlon, said he is always looking for a new challenge to better his physical and mental health and is now wondering what his next feat will be.
"I am not a runner, I have obviously run these marathons but the biggest part for me is if you get your mind right and you'll do it," he said.
"Your mind's your greatest ally and your worst enemy. I'd say this is one of the best things I have ever done mentally.
"The point is anyone can do this really if they are able bodied, and even if they are not it is about finding your limits and pushing yourself wherever you can."
Mr Keeble got several large blisters, swollen feet to the extent that he had to cut the back of his shoes off while running, as well as tendonitis in his Achilles during the gruelling challenge.
He also raised $470 from Australian supporters for mental health charity Beyond Blue.
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