Belgian runner sets new world record by running a marathon a day for the last year . He said he hopes to inspire others to take up exercise and has encouraged people to run marathons with him in the past . Stefaan Engels has run 365 marathons covering 9,569 miles in seven countries . Comment: Engels already held the world record for finishing 20 Iron Man triathlons in one year .
Belgian runner sets new world record by running a marathon a day for the last year . Stefaan Engels has run 365 marathons covering 9,569 miles in seven countries . Comment: Engels already held the world record for finishing 20 Iron Man triathlons in one year .