Bristol man runs 200 miles non-stop for amputee friend

Will Robinson (r) completed the challenge to raise money for his friend, Will Bennetts

A Bristol man has run 200 miles (322km) non-stop around a park to raise money for his disabled friend.

Will Robinson, 27, is hoping to raise £10,000 for his friend Will Bennetts, who had to have both legs amputated after a climbing accident.

He started at 0400 BST on Thursday morning and ran non-stop for 50 hours around Queen Square in the city.

After completing the challenge, Will said the loop was a big mental challenge for him.

"Physically I knew I could run 200 miles but I didn't know if I could do it in a 500-metre loop," he told the BBC.

"I feel OK, I have slightly puffy legs but no long-term injuries.

"I slept for 20 minutes in 52 hours so I'm having to catch up on sleep now," he said.

Will ran around Queens Square in Bristol 640 times

The pair of Wills were introduced by a mutual friend.

"Will walked into my life a few months ago and now he has done this crazy challenge for me.

"It's a really interesting start to a friendship," said Will Bennetts.

The money will go towards an adapted bike which will allow Mr Bennetts to get out into the countryside.

"It will bridge the gap between disability and able-bodied people," he said.

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