Three marathons in a day for Carl

Saturday 10th July 2010, 2:29PM BST.

Carl Thomson prepares for his ‘three marathon’ challenge, watched by Guernsey Marathon race director Peter Head. (0995954)

WHILE most people will be looking to complete the Sportingbet Guernsey Marathon in a good time, one man is hoping to complete three marathons on 29 August.

Carl Thomson will be rowing 26.2 miles before running the course with all the other entrants and he will then jump on a static bike and cycle the final 26.2 miles.

‘I was in Jersey with my wife out for a long walk when I thought three marathons with rowing, running and cycling would be a great challenge,’ said the 45-year-old.

‘My hopes are to complete the challenge in under eight hours 30 minutes and to make as much money for the marathon’s two charities, Headway Guernsey and Get Kids Going! as possible.’