‘Brian the Snail’ makes a Magic Marathon attempt

Extraordinary marathon man Lloyd Scott takes on the Virgin London Marathon to raise money for Action for Kids

‘Marathon Man’ Lloyd Scott showcased his latest costume for the London Marathon today at a photocall at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.

Lloyd, who is well known for completing fundraising challenges in stunning costumes, including an antique diving suit, is aiming to complete the 26.2 mile course dressed as the Magic Roundabout character, Brian the Snail. Starting with the race entrants on Sunday 17 April, he’ll be accompanied around the course by other characters from the Magic Roundabout including Florence, Dylan, Zebedee and a giant collection box in the form of Dougal.

Action for Kids is a national charity working with children and young people with physical and learning disabilities, and their parents and carers. Lloyd, who is also the charity’s director of fundraising, says:

“By entering the Virgin London Marathon as Brian the Snail we want to highlight the issue of mobility and the challenges children and young people with disabilities face in negotiating everyday life. We have more than 30 children currently on our waiting list for equipment that will transform their lives. With every mile we cover, and with the public’s help, we hope to raise enough money to make a real difference to as many lives as possible.”

Lloyd will aim to complete a mile a day to finish the race on Friday 13 May. Brian the Snail will be one of his most challenging costumes to date as it requires him to lie face down on a short sled (no wheels allowed!), just inches from the ground, with a periscopic camera to allow him to see where he’s going.

“I’m in training to strengthen my arms and shoulders, and my calves to get used to the movement I need to use to propel myself forwards,” says Lloyd. “It’ll be hard but I have in mind the families that will benefit from the money we raise and I’m determined to do it for them.”

Lloyd will next see the National Maritime Museum on 22 April, the sixth day and sixth mile of the Magic Marathon. To support Lloyd and the Magic Marathon team visit www.actionforkids.org