Runner who completed 30 marathons in 30 days doing London race with fridge on back from lei mes Watch Video

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✓ Published: 19-Apr-2024

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A runner who completed 30 marathons in as many days is taking on the London Marathon this Sunday - with a 30kg fridge on her back.<br/><br/>Laura Bird, 31, has clocked up an incredible more than 300 miles and gone through three pairs of trainers while preparing for and completing races. <br/><br/>In 2020, she ran 10 marathons in 10 days in 10 different towns and cities across the UK.<br/><br/>In her latest challenge, Laura will be running the 26.2 mile course with a fridge strapped to her back - and aims to complete it in less than 6 hours.<br/><br/>Her endeavours have seen her raise £12,550 for East Anglian Air Ambulance after they saved her life in 2010 when she attempted to take her life by jumping in front of a lorry - aged 18. <br/><br/>Laura, an environmental consultant, from St Ives, Cambridgeshire, said: \