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By participating in this event, Matthew aims to connect with a global community of runners while raising awareness about mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having previously run 240 kilometers across Cyprus in four days, he is passionate about encouraging men to break barriers and seek support for their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What initially made you interested in running?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to complete my first competitive marathon, which is what sparked my interest in running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell us your story, why you run.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m running the Larnaka Marathon as part of my \u201c30 marathons in 30 days\u201d challenge throughout November to raise money for Movember. The Larnaka Marathon is an ideal platform to bring global attention to men\u2019s health issues. It adds a personal challenge while connecting me with a supportive community of runners. 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