BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — A man is a day away from attempting to break a Guinness world record for a good cause.

“I’ve always had events on my whiteboard, and one day I go into my garage gym and there’s nothing on my whiteboard. Maybe it’s just time to do something for somebody else on this one,” said Mark Jones.

Veteran and Oscar Mike Foundation representative Jones is aiming to run 100 miles in 24 hours, an idea that came to him three years ago. He said he has been training for six months.

“I’ve really done a lot of long walks, lots of strength training. Wake up at three in the morning and get your training in, take care of the kids, take care of your family, and then train again at night, explained Jones.

The idea is now a reality, and a fundraiser has been established. Proceeds will

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