The Norwegian was among the few who managed to complete the entire marathon without ever interrupting his run: “I did it for a great cause, mental health! I didn’t think I could make it.”

With a story that borders on the unbelievable, John Arne Riise has truly accomplished something extraordinary. The former Roma fullback, in fact, ran uninterrupted for 24 hours on a treadmill for a charity event, completing a total distance of 172 kilometers. The Norwegian was one of the few to complete the entire marathon without ever breaking his stride, unlike the other participants who tackled it in stages, taking breaks to catch their breath. Additionally, over the past four months, the Norwegian experienced a dramatic physical transformation while participating in the reality show “16 Weeks of Hell”, where stars undertake a rigid diet and exercise regime to test themselves and get back in shape. Riise has celebrated this achievement on his Instagram profile: “This is the moment when yesterday I completed 24 hours on the treadmill. Proud of my milestone and most importantly where I was physically and mentally 4 months ago. “I did it for a great cause, mental health! I finished with 172 km, in a race I didn’t think I could do. Thank you for all the support and everyone who participated and ran in these extremely challenging 24 hours.” You didn’t provide a text for translation.