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Running Away From It All.(Robert Garside)(Interview)
Robert Garside is nothing if not dedicated. For the last six years, the 36- year-old Briton has had but one goal: to be the first man to run around the world. Since starting out in New Delhi in October 1997, the self-titled "Running Man" has dodged bullets in Russia, outrun thieves in Mexico and found true love on the run in Venezuela, to name a few adventures.
Garside expects to finally hang up his sneakers during the first week of March, when he'll complete his global loop back in New Delhi. This real-life Forrest Gump talked to NEWSWEEK's Liz Krieger from his hotel in Cairo, where he's gearing up for the last leg. Excerpts:
Krieger: Why?
Garside: To be the first to do it. To get the record in the books. I have gotten kind of possessed with this goal.
Bravado and pride are involved?
A bit, I'll admit it. Every guy wants a little bit of glory. But this goal is an expression of who I am. It's a journey of the mind and spirit as much as just a really long jog.
You must really love running.
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