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Celebrity News
Marathon training leaves Lisa McGrillis ‘sore’ not cinched for Rivals return
McGrillis is running the TCS London Marathon on April 27 for the British Heart Foundation with her best friend Mary Cann whose husband died suddenly.
18 Mar 2025
Health
Father says daughter’s cancer treatment ‘million times harder’ than marathon
Benedict Barton is running the London Marathon for Great Ormond Street Hospital which treated his daughter Sky, now four, with targeted chemotherapy.
19 Apr 2024
UK
Adding physical activity to all subjects can help children engage – headteacher
Tyrone West, 35, who is running the TCS London Marathon, started his career as a PE teacher.
17 Apr 2024
UK
Running has helped me to navigate grief, says teacher ahead of London Marathon
Charlotte Jones said she hit ‘rock bottom’ after her father Chris died in 2016 and she is also mourning former pupil, Malika, who died in an accident.
17 Apr 2024
Politics
Important for children and schools to aim high, says teacher running marathon
Ryan Thomas is planning for some of his TCS London Marathon fundraising to go towards a whole-school seaside trip to Hunstanton.
17 Apr 2024
UK
Marathon run important to show trans and non-binary people can join in – teacher
Cel Smith said running has become a ‘celebration of being myself’ as they prepare for their first marathon on April 21.
17 Apr 2024
Politics
Team of teachers use London Marathon to inspire children to aim high
Fifteen Team TCS Teachers who are acting as healthy role models for their pupils will take part in the TCS London Marathon on April 21.
17 Apr 2024
London15 Apr 2024
'Dad is with me' says London Marathon runner supporting Samaritans
The day of the marathon will mark 15 years since Kate Rouse’s father Pete Bristow died by suicide
Celebrity News
Rylan and Dame Kelly Holmes join Samaritans training session for London Marathon
Rylan and Dame Kelly have both spoken about having suicidal thoughts in the past.
12 Apr 2024
Politics
RAF officer running London Marathon for Samaritans says ‘life is worth living’
Squadron Leader Tamsin Wakeham, who has experienced suicidal thoughts in the past, is a listening volunteer for the charity.
9 Apr 2024
Showbiz3 Apr 2024
Romesh Ranganathan: London Marathon training ‘good’ for mental health
The actor and comedian said pushing himself outside his comfort zone during training for the April 21 event has been a positive experience
Health
‘Lucky’ marathon runner urges others to talk about suicidal thoughts
Dan Hodges said he was ‘very lucky’ to survive a suicide attempt and hopes his story will encourage others to talk to someone if they are struggling.
21 Mar 2024
Health
Most people unaware how many others have suicidal thoughts – Samaritans survey
Nearly three-quarters of the 2,000 people questioned (71%) in a survey for the charity did not realise how common suicidal thoughts were.
21 Mar 2024
UK
Famous faces among thousands of people training for first London Marathon
A host of famous faces will take part in the 26.2 mile challenge on April 21 with many raising money for charities which are close to their hearts.
29 Feb 2024
Health
House draw fundraiser to offer sick children a home from home during treatment
Omaze has pledged £10 million for GOSH Charity towards a new Children’s Cancer Centre through multiple house draws over the next five years.
8 Feb 2024
Politics
Joe Wicks celebrates Mini London Marathon partnership with wildlife charity WWF
Wicks, who found fame from his pandemic PE With Joe YouTube videos, said spending time in nature benefits both mental and physical health.
25 Jan 2024
Business News
Braille menus introduced as ASK Italian aims to make restaurants more inclusive
The chain has rolled out braille menus at its 66 restaurants across the UK to help customers who are blind or visually impaired.
14 Dec 2023
Showbiz24 Oct 2023
Party atmosphere as Britney Spears memoir lands in London
Copies of The Woman In Me were handed out at a drag and burlesque-themed launch party at the Mrs Riot bar in Covent Garden
Politics
Embed activity into school curriculum for ‘happier’ population, politicians told
A letter from organisations including Parkrun told party leaders to unlock the potential of physical activity to tackle ‘a mental health crisis’.
10 Oct 2023
UK
Runner sets blistering new record for running half marathon in wellies
Aileen Raynos completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon in one hour, 55 minutes and four seconds despite swapping her trainers for a pair of wellies.
9 Oct 2023
Environment
Royal Parks Half Marathon runners told it may be too warm for their best time
Temperatures may reach 24C during the 13.1-mile event which passes through Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
7 Oct 2023