Man runs 1000 km in 10 days to fight Sweden suicides
A Swedish man attempts to run 1000 kilometers in 10 days to raise suicide prevention awareness. Jakob Yoorkevich will sleep just four hours nightly while completing the extreme running challenge. The effort aims to draw attention to mental health issues in Sweden.
Jakob Yoorkevich plans to run 1000 kilometers in just ten days. He aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention in Sweden. The challenge equals 3,552 laps around Gothenburg's Slottsskogsvallen running track. Yoorkevich will sleep only four hours each night during the attempt. He admitted feeling nervous but expressed confidence about completing the run. Sweden's suicide rate remains a serious public health concern despite recent improvements. The country has implemented various mental health initiatives in recent years. Running 100 kilometers daily for ten consecutive days tests extreme physical limits. Most marathon runners consider such distances impossible over such a short period. Yoorkevich's effort highlights how ordinary citizens tackle complex social issues through personal action. The challenge begins this weekend at the popular Gothenburg athletic facility.