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Video by D. Jones, S. Robards, B. Churcher
Derek from Manor Avenue, who turns 73 in June, is raising money for Chestnut Tree House near Arundel, the only children's hospice in Sussex.
Derek, who has a super fit athlete's heart rate of 57 beats per minute, has run the equivalent of 209 full marathons and raised more than £50,000 for good causes.
Derek, who runs about 50 miles per week, is modest about his many achievements which, over the years, have included running from Lands End to John O'Groats and completing a journey of 500 miles across the Pyrenees.
He said: "I love turning my energy towards helping other people who are far more deserving. People in Hassocks have been so supportive; I do the leg work but they're the team."
To sponsor Derek go to
www.justgiving.com/derekearlFor a full report, and details of other local runners taking part in the London Marathon on April 13, pick up this week's Mid Sussex Times.
Click on the green 'play' button to view our video report on Derek's training.
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