Stockport Mom Shatters Sari Marathon Record

0:00On April 20th, a 46-year-old mother of two from Stockport just shattered the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a series. Madhu's Mita Jenna clocked three hours and 35 minutes at the Manchester Marathon, beating the old mark by over 12 minutes. She's a special educational needs teacher who's completed 42 marathons total and her aim was simple to prove women from any background can, racing clothes that feel right for them, that topped the previous record from crunchy salvy in Berlin back in September of 2018. Runners and fans flutter her with messages, especially folks of South Asian heritage in places like Stockport and Manchester, saying they're lacing up to start running themselves. Indian men even shared how their wives got motivated after hearing her story. During the race, she paced steady past the halfway mark at 21 km, then pushed hard after 30 km to seal the win. She held snap selfies and cheered her on the course. She also raised 2,300 pounds for gear at her school that helps kids with cerebral palsy

1:04communicate. Moments like these show running's power to inspire across cultures.