Marcus Skeet

Also known as The Hull Boy, he is the youngest person to run the full length of the UK (LEJOG), covering 837 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. He ran to raise money for the mental health charity Mind.

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Jul 25, 2025 • 51min

From Not Being Able to Leave His Room to Running 837 Miles: Marcus Skeet on Mental Health, Purpose & Raising £160K for Mind

Marcus Skeet, known as The Hull Boy, made headlines as the youngest person to run the full UK length at just 17. He shares his inspiring journey from battling severe OCD and depression after his father's dementia diagnosis to completing an 837-mile marathon. Marcus discusses how a single walk ignited his passion for running and the profound mental health benefits he experienced. His mission raised £160,000 for the charity Mind, emphasizing that his journey is about finding purpose in pain, not just physical achievement.

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