I’ve come a long way: Spencer Matthews on most consecutive sand marathons record

Spencer Matthews has completed his world record attempt at most consecutive marathons run on sand (Ian West/PA)

Broadcaster Spencer Matthews has said he has “come a long way” after achieving the Guinness World Record for most consecutive marathons run on sand.

The 35-year-old ran 786 miles through the Jordanian desert, in 45 degree heat, to raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise, beginning in Wadi Rum on the edge of the Arabian desert and finishing near the Dead Sea.