A father and son from Strathearn have raised almost £16,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK by successfully conquering the London Marathon.
16.04.2023 - 17:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The clouds hung low in the air. The metallic sounds of the commentator bounced across the pavement with a background beat of the Courteeners. A single piece of red and white rope held between two high-vis clad volunteers were all that separated runners from their mission.
The Manchester Marathon is back, and bigger than ever. The fourth-largest race of its kind in Europe, around 28,000 participants took to the roads to run the 26.2 mile route around Manchester and Trafford today.
Participants were set off in waves from the Trafford Arch, near to the White City Retail Park. They then passed through Hulme and into the city centre and were then greeted by crowds of spectators lining Deansgate, before looping back into Trafford and passing through Sale and Altrincham.
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Waiting at the starting line, hundreds of runners wearing brightly coloured vests and t-shirts shook and stretched to keep warm. ‘The perfect weather for running’, the commentator told the crowds.
And with the bang of the starting pistol they were off. Families and friends cheered and shouted, phones were held like beacons as they filmed their loved ones making their way.
Throughout the streets of the city centre, spectators gathered in their hundreds supporting those taking part.
Homemade cards, balloons and pictures were scattered across a sea of proud and excited faces. And on the sidelines, hard working paramedics from St John’s Ambulance and volunteers kept a watchful eye on those who needed any assistance.
One of the many runners taking part today was Raja Aslam. He is observing Ramadan, which means he is fasting so no food or drinks from sunrise to sunset, he told the Manchester
A father and son from Strathearn have raised almost £16,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK by successfully conquering the London Marathon.
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Former Love Island star Sharon Gaffka blacked out and needed to stop at the medical tent as she attempted to complete the London Marathon. Sharon, who competed on the ITV dating show in 2021 against the likes of Liam Reardon, Millie Court and Chloe Burrows, took part in the annual marathon event on Sunday alongside notable celebrities like Mark Wright, Jake Quickenden and Harry Judd.The reality TV star, 27, gave it her all and arose victorious against the 26.2-mile course in five hours and 30 minutes.
Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has proudly announced he completed the 2023 London Marathon after suffering a stroke in August last year. The soap star, 35, who is best known for playing Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, took to Instagram on Sunday evening to share the news and emotionally told his fans how proud he is of himself for completing the race in less than four hours. Chris posted a snap of himself beaming with pride while holding up his marathon medal and wrote: "I DID IT!!!!!!! From having a stroke in August to running a sub 4 hour marathon." He added: "I am beyond proud of myself.THANKYOU to everyone who cheered, donated, ran with me and everything else in between.
EastEnders star Heather Peace said the cast is “absolutely stoked” to have raised £50,000 in memory of their late co-star Dame Barbara Windsor by running the London Marathon.The star said fundraising for Alzheimer’s UK had gone “beyond our wildest expectations” and the team, known as Bab's Army, were especially grateful for people’s donations during the cost-of-living crisis. She was joined in the challenge by co-stars including Natalie Cassidy, Lacey Turner and Adam Woodyatt.
Mark Wright and his brother were proud to cross the finish line of the 2023 London Marathon together, just weeks after Joshua welcomed home his baby boy who was born 12 weeks early. The brothers embarked on the journey together with their mum and dad, Big Mark and Carol Wright.
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