SA man's race to smash world record with 133 consecutive half marathons 15 April 2021 - 08:00 Johannesburg businessman Henry Cock will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive half marathons in the name of raising awareness on mental health. Image: Supplied A Johannesburg businessman is gearing up to break the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive half marathons completed in a row, all with the aim of uplifting people struggling with mental health. Henry Cock, 34, is training to take on 133 consecutive half marathons over 133 days, covering a distance of 2,800km. His epic attempt will start in Kosi Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal and end in Vioolsdrift in Namibia. If he finishes, he'll break the current record for men, which stands at 75.