Fylde coast runner set to complete 200th marathon alongside daughter at London this Spring
A Fylde coast man is gearing up for a momentous physical feat as he prepares to complete his 200th marathon this Spring.
Set to complete the massive milestone when he takes on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, Michael Pate will also be joined by his daughter Caragh on the momentous occasion, with the pair looking forward to celebrating the double century together.
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Michael, who is from Elswick and who runs Preston, Fylde and Wyre Running, is undertaking the marathon to raise money for Breakthrough T1D, a charity committed to eradicating type 1 diabetes by funding research driving new developments in treatment and technology while laying the foundations for a cure.
The charity also supports those living with the condition through advocacy, resources, and community action.Every pound raised will help accelerate life-changing breakthroughs and improve everyday life for people affected by type 1 diabetes.