Jake Quickenden has recently disclosed how he plans to relieve himself during the 2023 London Marathon, where he will be running for the charity Sarcoma UK, dressed as a bone.
Despite running 26.2 miles in a bulky costume, he has stated that he will not be wearing a nappy.
When he did the half marathon, he made use of the little portaloos on the side of the road, and he plans to do the same during the London Marathon.
He has expressed concerns about how he will be able to take off his costume before having to use the loo.
No Stripping in Front of the Crowd
Jake has also made it clear that he won’t be stripping off in front of the crowd to relieve himself, unlike former long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe, who famously stopped by the roadside during the 2005 London Marathon to do so.
The 34-year-old star has confessed that he will not be whipping his old boy out at the side of the road.
Emotional Training
Jake is taking part in the London Marathon in memory of his brother Oliver, who died of bone cancer in 2012 at the age of 19.
While training for the marathon, he admitted to feeling emotional, but he believes that emotions will be running high on the day of the race.
He hopes to raise over 10 grand for Sarcoma UK and expects the day to be quite emotional, with running 26 miles on top of the reason he is doing it.
Commentary:
Jake Quickenden’s disclosure about his toilet breaks during the London Marathon highlights the issues that long-distance runners face during a race.
His choice to wear a bulky costume raises the question of whether it’s a good idea to wear a costume during such a demanding event.
However, his determination to raise awareness and money for Sarcoma UK is commendable, and it’s clear that his personal connection to the charity is driving him to complete the race.
The emotional aspect of the event cannot be underestimated, and it’s heartening to see celebrities like Jake using their platform to make a difference.