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Mia O'Hare

Made In Chelsea's Josh Patterson speechless as he completes 76 marathons in 76 days

Josh 'JP' Patterson has completed his mammoth challenge of running a marathon in every city in the UK, every day.

The Made In Chelsea star impressively took on the task of running just over 26 miles in all 76 cities in the United Kingdom in the space of 76 days, having only started running a few years ago.

Josh hoped to raise £1 million for suicide prevention charity Samaritans as well as raising awareness of mental health, through the challenge.

"Having struggled with mental health myself to the point I thought about ending my life, I was fortunate enough to get support from several incredible professionals, my family, and friends," Josh admitted.

"I'm very aware though, not everyone is as lucky."

Josh Patterson has broken the world record for most consecutive marathons (PA)

He added: "My life has changed immeasurably since that moment and I’m now in a place where I want to show others they are not alone, and things can and will get better.

"Through testing my own limits with endurance sport, I have built strength, resilience, and best of all, a community I love. Setting myself near impossible challenges has been a vital tool to attract attention and to shine a light on mental health."

"Whether you are personally struggling or have been impacted by mental health through a loved one, I hope that this mammoth challenge will inspire people to reach out, speak out, and know they are not alone," he said.

Josh's final marathon took place in London, where he finished his mega challenge outside Buckingham Palace.

Before he took on his last run, Josh opened up on his Instagram where he said: "I literally can't describe what this feeling is like, it's so surreal.

"I started running three years ago and here I am now about to run my 76th consecutive marathon. It's flipping hilarious to be honest with you. What a buzz."

The Made In Chelsea star raised money for Samaritans (PA)

He added: "Today is a massive celebration. I can't wait to take in every single minute of today. It is just unbelievably special and it's taken so much to get to this point and we're finally here."

Throughout his marathon journey, Josh has been making sweet tributes to his daughter India.

The dad-of-one, who shares daughter India with ex girlfriend Binky Felstead, travelled across the UK in a camper van, which is where he rests his head to recharge after each daily marathon.

During an exclusive chat with the Mirror, JP revealed the camper van has a sweet tribute to his beloved daughter India, five.

"We've got this seven ton camper van and we sat there and I said: 'Listen bub, you know, a bit like a boat we've got to name it so what would you like to call it?'

He has had the support of daughter India (@joshuapatterson_jp/Instagram)
Josh welcomed India with ex girlfriend Binky in 2017 (Rex Features)

"So we have a three metre long sticker on the back of the camper van and it's now called Elsa Mary Poppins."

India also made sure her dad had a reminder of him everyday as she painted his nails before he left.

"I still have nail varnish on my hands from almost a month ago when she painted them. So I've been running these marathons, through these cities with blue Elsa nail varnish because, apparently, it would make me look lovely," he revealed.

"Now I can tell you, when you're in some quite hardened areas of Scotland and your nails are blue you get a few looks!"

*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch.

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