A woman from Cornwall is running the London Marathon to raise money for research into childhood cancers as a tribute to her daughter. Eight-year-old Bonnie, from Probus, near Truro, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer, just before Christmas 2023.

From not being able to finish a 3-mile run to conquering 26.2 miles, this runner shares insights about the London Marathon, the training that got him there, and the woman who inspired it all

The Brunel pub offers outdoor seating in its dog-friendly beer garden, perfect to watch the marathon runners whiz by. This pub isn’t directly on the London Marathon route, but it’s close enough that you should be able to pop in for a swiftie without missing too much of the action.