Do A Runner - 2010 Virgin London Marathon

Dated 15/04/2010 by J Wood

There is just enough time left to get a bit of last minute training in, if you are running the Virgin London Marathon on 25th April 2010. As the event edges ever closer, excitement and anticipation is building for both the runners and the spectators, many of whom are no doubt planning on doing nothing more strenuous than hopping on a private coach hire to London for the day!

The 26 miles and 385 yard Marathon Route has been established since 1981 and the event grows bigger each year, with the average number of runners competing edging towards thirty five thousand. All in the name of a good cause, Virgin took over sponsorship of the London Marathon in 2008 and since the marathon began, over three hundred million pounds has been raised for charity.

Runners of the gruelling course spend months in training, with many serious athletes and celebrities to be found in amongst the herd. 2009's winner was Samuel Wanjiru from Kenya who set a course record time of 2:05:10. The female winner for 2009 was Irina Mikitenko from Germany, who enjoyed her second victory in a row with a time of 2:22:11.

If your nearest and dearest are taking part, then there is no substitute for being there to cheer them on. Check out the London Marathon Spectator Guide so you can get the best possible view and organise your travel plans as soon as possible. If you are travelling in a group you may well find that private coach hire to London is the most cost effective solution with the added benefit of removing the worry of parking on this insanely busy day.

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