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Richmond’s Marathon Man to embark on 140 US runs covering 3,080 MILES in just four months

Richmond’s very own Marathon Man is taking the next step in his fundraising challenge for disadvantaged children as he heads

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner: Why do Londoners love gruelling marathons and ultras?

The start of a new year brings with it much more than discarded Christmas trees and another soul-destroying series of

Inspirational Richmond abuse survivor is running 367 marathons in 365 DAYS to raise charity cash

Richmond Park is synonymous with majestic stags and bow-legged foals. However in recent months the deer population has welcomed a

Teddington turned my life around, says Farah ahead of London Marathon debut

Summary: The Olympic champion has a lot to thank the town for if he wins the race on Sunday. Image:

Tooting MP Sadiq Khan hosts evening reception ahead of his first London Marathon

Summary: The 43-year-old says he is 70% excited and 30% scared about the race. Image: By Kat Bawmwang Tooting MP

‘I’m never doing this again’: One SWL reporter relives her experience of the London Marathon

Summary: Almost two weeks on from the event, Rachael Knowles reflects on the big day. Image: By Anthony Lewis-Binns SWL

Charity to aid research into brain cancer cure receives vital boost from Wandsworth mother

Summary: Anita O’Connor’s daughter Elsie died 9 months after being diagnosed with the disease. Image: By Nathan Blades A Wandsworth

Surbiton businesswoman raises over £1,600 for YMCA by running London Marathon

Summary: The funds will allow young children to visit a residential camp in Wales. Image: By Lamiat Sabin A London

The London Marathon: Why does anyone take on the 26.2 mile race?

Summary: The race will go ahead despite the explosions at Monday’s Boston Marathon Image: By Rachael Knowles With the Virgin

Everpresent marathon man out to show the youngsters how it’s done

Summary: A 76-year-old criminal defence lawyer who trains on Wimbledon Common is running in his 30th consecutive London Marathon tomorrow

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