British Athlete Runs 1,700 km in 37 Days

British athlete Nick Coates has completed an unusual marathon. He ran from Albania to Turkey over the course of 37 days to draw public attention to mental health issues and suicide.

It is reported that Nick Coates set off under the slogan "Break the Silence," covering a distance of nearly 1,700 kilometers—including a route through Greece—while averaging 45–50 kilometers per day. Upon his arrival in the Turkish town of Ürgüp, he was welcomed by the organizers of the "Salomon Cappadocia Ultra Trail" international race.

The athlete shared that he faced both physical and mental challenges during his journey, but noted that the support he received from his family, friends, strangers in the three countries he traversed, and his followers on social media provided him with great encouragement.