THE World record for the furthest distance run on a treadmill in 24 hours has been smashed by a school team.
The team of 12 at Forest School in Forest Road, Snaresbrook, beat the record of 423km by 15km last week.
Joined by Noel Thatcher, a paralympian record-breaking runner, the team of teachers, students and their parents kept up a minimum speed of 17.7kmph to achieve the record.
The attempt was launched by former West Ham footballer Tony Cottee and the team ran through the night to achieve the record.
Noel Thatcher, who is visually impaired, won five gold medals as a Parlympian runner.
He said: "Breaking this World record is right up there with winning my gold medals.
As well as breaking a record, the team have already raised £8,500 for the Essex Disabled Sports Foundation and the Forest School Olympic Scholarship.
The previous record was held by a team from Germany.
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