In 2023, he attempted to set a new record for the fastest marathon run in a lumberjack outfit.
“That was slightly more difficult than this in a way because I had to wear boots,” said Garratt. “It was horrible.”
That attempt was unsuccessful – but later that year, he did manage to break the record for the fastest half marathon dressed as a lumberjack at the Worcester City Runs, external.
Garratt is aiming to complete the marathon in under three and a half hours to beat the current record, external.
But he is aware his outfit will present challenges.
“If it’s warm, I am going to overheat pretty quickly,” he said.
“There’s a lot of things that could fly around – it’s like having a cape on.
“And then the hat – if I shake my head it stays on, but whether it’s going to stay on for 26 miles, I’m not sure.”
