Chile miner takes on New York marathon

Edison Pena on the David Letterman Show

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6 November 2010 Last updated at 06:36 ET Help

One of the 33 miners rescued from the Chilean copper mine is preparing to take part in the New York marathon.

Edison Pena kept himself fit during his ordeal by running in the underground tunnels. He appeared on the David Letterman programme to explain his love of running....and Elvis Presley! Zoe Conway reports.

Pictures courtesy Worldwide Pants

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