JOHN ARNE RIISE has completed an incredible 24-hour treadmill run. The former Liverpool star covered an astonishing 106 miles during the daring challenge. Riise, 44, is a cult hero at the Anfield side and was a part of the side that won the Champions League in 2005. He retired from playing back in 2023 and has now completed his toughest challenge. The Norweigian took part in a charity running event at Toppform Fitness in the town of Moss in his homeland.
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The challenge saw runners take on a day's worth of running on an indoor treadmill. They raised money for a mental health charity. Most runners only completed segments of the 24 hours, while Riise ran for the full day. His spectacular efforts drew in large crowds as he helped the event raise £17,850 for charity. After completing the mega run, Riise admitted that it was evidently exhausted. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS.
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He said: "It's the toughest and most intense thing I've ever been through, physically and mentally. "(The money raised) makes it worth it, even though it was incredibly tough at times.". Riise also revealed his brilliant plans to start his recovery after putting his body through the gruelling challenge. He proclaimed: "I'm going home, shower, put my feet on the couch, order the biggest kebab ever with hot sauce, Pepsi Max, candy.
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"Then I'm not going to move for two days.". He also posted a message to his fans on Instagram. He wrote: "This is the moment I finished 24 hours on the treadmill. "Proud of my achievement and especially where I was physically and mentally four months ago. "Did this for a great cause, mental health! I ended up with 172km, in a run I didn't think I could do. "Thanks for all the support and everyone that participated and ran during this very hard 24 hours.".
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