<p>For most people, the notion of completing a full marathon</a>—26.2 miles—seems insane, if not altogether impossible.</p><p>But ultra-runner Alex Anyse isn't most people. And he's planning on competing in an event that's a hell of a lot more than 26.2 miles—all for charity. Anyse is taking on the "Spartathlon</a>," a 153-mile race that starts in Athens and ends in Sparta—to support the Smile Train organization</a>, which provides cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in developing countries.</p><p>Check out his interview in the above video.</p><p>[RELATED1]</p>
