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      London Marathon 2024 ballot: How to apply to run in NEXT year’s big race

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      THE LONDON Marathon is taking place in the capital on SUNDAY.Almost 50,000 runners will roam the streets for the traditional 26.2 mile race, and here’s what you need to do if you want to be part of it next year…
      Runners pound the streets of London
      How can I apply for the London Marathon 2024?
      You can enter the ballot to run in the London Marathon 2024 on the TCS London Marathon website.
      The 2024 ballot is officially open, but potential participants have until Friday, 28 April to enter.
      Entering the ballot is free however, a place costs £69.99 for successful UK entrants.
      However, if you choose to donate to the London Marathon Foundation when you enter the ballot, the fee is reduced to £49.99.
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      International participants will be charged £120, plus a £26 carbon offset levy if they are successful.
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s big marathon will take place this weekend on Sunday, April 23 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.
      The race will last all day, but if you finish after 4.30pm BST, you will NOT receive a medal.
      Kenenisa Bekele and Amos Kipruto are the favourites to win.

      The London Marathon is back in the Autumn next year
      When does the London Marathon 2023 start?
      The London Marathon is both a virtual and in-person event in 2022.
      Here are the start times for participants:

      08.30: Mini London marathon
      08.50: Elite wheelchair races
      09.00: Elite women’s race
      09.30: Elite men’s race and mass start

      What is the running route? 
      This year the race returns to its traditional Blackheath starting point. 
      It will then head east towards Charlton and Woolwich before turning west along the Thames.
      Throngs of runners will flow past the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich towards the Shard near London Bridge.
      Then it will cross the River Thames via the historic Tower Bridge before turning east again through the East End’s docklands and the Isle of Dogs before going past the forest of skyscrapers at Canary Wharf.
      From here it will then head west through central London, down the Embankment and finishing up on the Mall.
      View a detailed London Marathon route map here.
      What TV channel is the London Marathon on and can I live stream it?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
      BBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights)
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer

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      Olympic legend Mo Farah confirms major career announcement ahead of London Marathon and admits he’s ’emotional’

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      MO Farah admits the memory of 2012 will fire him through his final run through the streets of London on Sunday.Britain’s greatest track athlete confirmed the London Marathon will be the final 26-mile race of his career, admitting: “My body can’t do it any more.”
      Legendary long-distance runner Mo Farah celebrates double gold at London 2012Credit: PA
      Farah shows the pain and joy as he wins the Olympic 10,000m 13 years agoCredit: PA
      Four-time Olympic champ Sir Mo, 40, said: “It’s definitely been quite emotional for the last couple of years. 
      “For many years I took my body for granted.
      “You are almost like a robot, doing the same thing year after year.
      “But as you get older that totally changes because you can’t do what you used to do without getting injured.

      “That’s why this will be my last marathon. I’m coming to the end but I know I went out there and won medals for my country.
      “Sometimes I had a choice of going after medals or going after times.
      “But I’ve always believed in going after medals – because medals are there for you forever.
      “So Sunday will be emotional. I started by running and winning the mini-marathon when I was 14, then watching the senior race and telling myself I’d do that one day.
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      “It’s important for me just to finish the race on Sunday but I will also have the memory of 2012, the whole country and people of the UK behind me.
      “I still think back to London 2012 and that Super Saturday.
      “What the three of us did (Farah, Greg Rutherford and Jess Ennis all won gold) still motivates me to keep going, and keep moving.”
      Farah, who confirmed he has no intention of running in this year’s world championships, is expected to announce his farewell appearances after Sunday.
      He added: “It will be quite emotional for me this time because I know it’s my last journey.
      “It’s the end of the road. The key thing is not to let that get to me. Just go out there and run.”
      The all-time great athlete shows his famous celebration at London 2012 and repeated his double victory in Rio four years laterCredit: The Times More

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      What is London Marathon 2023 prize money, how much does winner receive, and who has won race in previous years?

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      THE amateurs might be out in force for another London Marathon that takes place this WEEKEND.But for the pros, it’s a race that pays their bills, and they have the chance to claim a life-changing prize at the finish line.
      Kenya’s Amos Kipruto wins the men’s elite race at the 2022 TCS London Marathon

      Sir Mo Farah will be running in this year’s London Marathon at the age of 40, and he expects this year to be his last competitive year before his retirement.
      Here is all the info on how much the top runners earn from doing the 26.2-mile course around Britain’s capital.
      What is the London Marathon 2023 prize money?
      Prize money is dished out in US Dollars, which the runners must be delighted about, given the crash in Pounds Sterling last week.
      The cash prizes are equal among men and women.
      12th – $1,000
      11th – $1,500
      10th – $2,000
      9th – $3,000
      8th – $4,000
      7th – $5,000
      6th – $7,500
      5th – $10,000
      4th – $15,000
      3rd – $22,500
      2nd – $30,000
      1st  – $55,000
      What other London Marathon prizes are there?
      Any runner in the men’s race who runs a sub-2:02.00 time can get a share of  $150,000.
      That goes down to $100,000 for under 2:03.00, $75,000 for sub-2:04.00 and $50,000 for under 2:05.
      The same also goes for women who run sub 2:17.30, with $150,000 being the cash prize there.
      Then $100,000 for anyone under 2:18, $75,000 for sub-2:19 and $50,000 for under 2:20.
      Eliud Kipchoge crosses the line in 2018 to win the men’s eventCredit: REUTERS
      Who has won the race in previous years?
      The London Marathon has been won by 20 runners representing the UK a total of 40 times.
      But a number of athletes from around the world have also claimed victory.
      Here’s the breakdown:
      Elite race – men’s winners

      1981 – Dick Beardsley (US) and Inge Simonsen (Norway) – 2:11.48
      1982 – Hugh Jones (UK) – 2:09.24
      1983 – Mike Gratton (UK) – 2:09.43
      1984 – Charlie Spedding (UK) – 2:09.57
      1985 – Steve Jones (UK) – 2:08.16
      1986 – Toshihiko Seko (Japan) – 2:10.02
      1987 – Hiromi Taniguchi (Japan) – 2:09.50
      1988 – Henrik Jørgensen (Denmark) – 2:10.20
      1989 – Douglas Wakiihuri (Kenya) – 2:09.03
      1990 – Allister Hutton (UK) – 2:10.10
      1991 – Yakov Tolstikov (Soviet Union) – 2:09.17
      1992 – António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:10.02
      1993 – Eamonn Martin (UK) – 2:10.50
      1994 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:08.53
      1995 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:08.30
      1996 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:10.00
      1997 – António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:07.55
      1998 – Abel Antón (Spain) – 2:07.57
      1999 – Abdelkader El Mouaziz (Morocco) – 2:07.57
      2000 –  António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:06.36
      2001 – Abdelkader El Mouaziz (Morocco) – 2:07.09
      2002 – Khalid Khannouchi (US) – 2:05.38
      2003 – Gezahegne Abera (Ethiopia) – 2:07.56
      2004 – Evans Rutto (Kenya) – 2:06.18
      2005 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:07.35
      2006 –  Felix Limo (Kenya) – 2:06.39
      2007 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:07.41
      2008 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:05.15
      2009 – Samuel Wanjiru (Kenya) – 2:05.10
      2010 – Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:05.19
      2011 – Emmanuel Mutai (Kenya) – 2:04.40
      2012 –  Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:04.44
      2013 – Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:06.04
      2014 – Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:04.29
      2015 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04.42
      2016 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:03.05
      2017 – Daniel Wanjiru (Kenya) – 2:05.48
      2018 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04.17
      2019 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:02.38
      2020 – Shura Kitata (Ethiopia) – 2:05.41
      2021 – Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia) – 2:04.01
      2022- Amos Kipruto (Kenya) – 2:04:39

      Elite race – women’s winners

      1981 – Joyce Smith (UK) – 2:29.57
      1982 – Joyce Smith (UK) – 2:29.43
      1983 –  Grete Waitz (Norway) – 2:25.29
      1984 –  Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:24.26
      1985 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:21.06
      1986 – Grete Waitz (Norway) – 2:24.54
      1987 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:22.48
      1988 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:25.41
      1989 – Véronique Marot (UK) – 2:25.56
      1990 – Wanda Panfil (Poland) – 2:26.31
      1991 – Rosa Mota (Portugal) – 2:26.14
      1992 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:29.39
      1993 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:27.09
      1994 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:32.34
      1995 – Małgorzata Sobańska (Poland) – 2:27.43
      1996 – Liz McColgan (UK) – 2:27.54
      1997 – Joyce Chepchumba (Kenya) – 2:26.51
      1998 – Catherina McKiernan (Ireland) – 2:26.26
      1999 – Joyce Chepchumba (Kenya) – 2:23.22
      2000 – Tegla Laroupe (Kenya) – 2:24.33
      2001 – Derartu Tulu (Ethiopia) – 2:23.57
      2002 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:18.56
      2003 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:15.25
      2004 – Margaret Okayo (Kenya) – 2:22.35
      2005 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:17.42
      2006 – Deena Kastor (US) – 2:19.35
      2007 – Zhou Chunxiu (China) – 2:20.38
      2008 – Irina Mikitenko (Germany) – 2:24.14
      2009 – Irina Mikitenko (Germany) – 2:22.11
      2010 – Aselefech Mergia (Ethiopia) – 2:22.38
      2011 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:19.19
      2012 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:18.37
      2013 – Priscah Jeptoo (Kenya) – 2:20.15
      2014 – Edna Kiplagat (Kenya) – 2:20.21
      2015 – Tigist Tufa (Ethiopia) – 2:23.21
      2016 – Jemima Sumgong (Kenya) –  2:22.58
      2017 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:17.01
      2018 – Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya) – 02:18.31
      2019 – Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) – 2:18.20
      2020 – Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) – 2:18.58
      2021 – Joyciline Jepkosgei (Kenya) – 2:17.43
      2022 – Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) – 2:17:26

      Wheelchair race – men’s winners

      1983 –  Gordon Perry (UK) – 3:20.07
      1984 – Kevin Breen (Ireland) – 2:38.40
      1985 – Chris Hallam (UK) –  2:19.53
      1986 – Gerry O’Rourke (Ireland) – 2:26.38
      1987 –  Chris Hallam (UK) – 2:08.34
      1988 – Ted Vince (Canada) – 2:01.37
      1989 – David Holding (UK) – 1:59.31
      1990 – Hakan Ericsson (Sweden) – 1:57.12
      1991 – Farid Amarouche (France) – 1:52.52
      1992 – Daniel Wesley (Canada) – 1:51.42
      1993 – George Vandamme (Belgium) – 1:44.10
      1994 – David Holding (UK) – 1:46.06
      1995 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:39.14
      1996 – David Holding (UK) – 1:43.48
      1997 – David Holding (UK) – 1:42.15
      1998 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:35.18
      1999 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:35.27
      2000 – Kevin Papworth (UK) – 1:41.50
      2001 – Denis Lemeunier (France) – 1:42.37
      2002 – David Weir (UK) – 1:39.44
      2003 – Joel Jeannot (France) – 1:32.02
      2004 –  Saúl Mendoza (Mexico) – 1:36.56
      2005 – Saúl Mendoza (Mexico) – 1:35.51
      2006 – David Weir (UK) – 1:29.48
      2007 – David Weir (UK) – 1:30.51
      2008 – David Weir (UK) – 1:33.56
      2009 – Kurt Fearnley (Australia) – 1:28.57
      2010 – Josh Cassidy (Canada) – 1:35.21
      2011 – David Weir (UK) – 1:30.05
      2012 – David Weir (UK) – 1:32.26
      2013 – Kurt Fearnley (Australia) – 1:31.29
      2014 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:32.41
      2015 – Joshua George (US) – 1:31.31
      2016 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:35.19
      2017 – David Weir (UK) – 1:31.06
      2018 – David Weir (UK) – 1:31.15
      2019 – Daniel Romanchuk (USA) – 1:33.37
      2020 – Brent Lakatos (Canada) – 1:36.04
      2021 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:26.27
      2022 Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:24:38

      Wheelchair race – women’s winners

      1983 – Denise Smith (UK) – 4:29.03
      1984 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 3:10.04
      1985 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 2:47.12
      1986 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 3:02.40
      1987 – Karen Davidson (UK) – 2:45.30
      1988 – Karen Davidson (UK) – 2:41.45
      1989 – Josie Cichockyj (UK) – 3:03.54
      1990 – Connie Hansen (Denmark) – 2:10.25
      1991 – Connie Hansen (Denmark) – 2:04.40
      1992 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:17.23
      1993 – Rose Hill (UK) – 2:03.05
      1994 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:08.26
      1995 – Rose Hill (UK) –  2:17.02
      1996 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:08.26
      1997 – Monica Wetterstrom (Sweden) – 1:49.09
      1998 – Tanni Grey (UK) –  2:02.01
      1999 – Monica Wetterstrom (Sweden) – 1:57.38
      2000 – Sarah Piercy (UK) – 2:23.30
      2001 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:13.55
      2002 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:22.51
      2003 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 2:04.21
      2004 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 2:04.58
      2005 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 1:57.00
      2006 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 1:59.57
      2007 – Shelly Woods (UK) – 1:50.40
      2008 – Sandra Graf (Switzerland) – 1:48.04
      2009 – Amanda McGrory (US) – 1:50.39
      2010 – Wakako Tsuchida (Japan) – 1:52.33
      2011 – Amanda McGrory (US) – 1:46.31
      2012 – Shelly Woods (UK) – 1:49.10
      2013 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:46.02
      2014 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:45.12
      2015 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:41.14
      2016 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:44.14
      2017 – Manuela Schär (Switzerland) – 1:39.57
      2018 – Madison de Rozario (Australia) – 1:42.58
      2019 – Manuela Schar (Switzerland) – 1:44.09
      2020 – Nikita den Boer (Netherland) – 1:40.07
      2021 – Manuela Schar (Switzerland) – 1:39.52
      2022 – Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) – 1:38:24 More

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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2023?

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      THE London Marathon will be taking place this weekend as thousands pound the streets for the 26.2m route.And before the public race there is the elite race for the world’s best runners too.
      Sir Mo last ran the London Marathon in 2019Credit: Alamy Live News
      For the first time since 2019, the race will be run in April, with the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions taking place in October.
      Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw took first place in the top level races last year.
      While Kenenisa Bekele is the favourite to win the men’s elite race this year.
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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2023?
      Sir Mo Farah will be running the London Marathon 2023.
      Farah, 40, expects 2023 to be his last competitive year of racing before retirement.
      He said: “It has been an amazing career and, for me, to take part in London Marathon is a big deal.
      “I have always said it would be nice to win it one day, but it takes a lot.”
      Farah last competed at the London Marathon in 2019, when he finished in fifth place.
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      Injury prevented Mo from running last year.
      His best London Marathon finish was third in 2018.
      Farah will be back in action at this year’s London MarathonCredit: PA:Press Association
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.

      How can I watch the London Marathon?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
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      When is the London Marathon 2023? Date, start time, stream FREE, how to watch, what is the route?

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      THE London Marathon is back this weekend and thousands of runners are expected to turn out for the big race.Last year, over 40,000 runners turned out to run the 26.2 mile distance in the country’s capital.
      Around 50,000 runners are expected to run the London Marathon this yearCredit: Reuters
      And that number is set to be even more at around 50,000, with even more spectators to turn up to and show support.
      And for the first time since 2019, the race is being run in April, with the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions taking place in October.
      Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw took first place in the top level races last year.
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s big marathon will take place this weekend on Sunday, April 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.
      The race will last all day, but if you finish after 4.30pm BST, you will NOT receive a medal.
      Kenenisa Bekele and Amos Kipruto are the favourites to win.

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      How can I watch?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
      BBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights)

      Can I stream for free?
      You can live stream the action for FREE all day from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You must have a valid TV licence to watch for free.
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      What is the route?
      The 26.2 mile race will begin in Greenwich in South East London, before moving on to the Cutty Sark and the Shard.
      From there, runners will cross Tower Bridge which is around the midway point of the race.
      Canary Wharf will come next and then runners will descend upon Victoria Embankment and Westminster where they will come across the London Eye.
      And lastly, they will pass Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament before turning onto The Mall toward the finish line, which is just a few metres away from Buckingham Palace. More

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      I’m a goalkeeper who received fastest red card but now I’m a marathon runner and have over 11 million views on YouTube

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      PRESTON EDWARDS earned his fame for his record-breaking red card.Now he is aiming to raise awareness for autism by running the London Marathon for charity.
      Preston Edwards was sent off after just ten seconds for Ebbsfleet in 2011Credit: YouTube
      The goalkeeper is running the London Marathon for the National Autism SocietyCredit: @PRESTONEDWARDS1
      The goalkeeper hit the news in 2011 when he was playing for Ebbsfleet United.
      He managed to get sent off after just TEN SECONDS in a 3-0 defeat to Farnborough.
      Edwards, now 33, hauled down the Boro striker Kezie Ibe as he raced through on goal after a defensive error.
      The Hertfordshire-born star was given his marching orders before many had even got to their spot in the stands – and it is thought to be the fastest red card ever for a goalkeeper.
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      A YouTube video of the chaotic incident went viral and now has more than 11million views.
      Edwards said: “It’s something that happened, and I can tell people, but at the time I was fuming.
      “Now I look back at it, and you’ve got to be proud of it.”
      Ebbsfleet and Edwards did their revenge later in the season, beating Farnborough in the play-offs before going up – one of his five promotion medals.
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      The shot-stopper started his career with Millwall in League One but has been in non-league since 2009 with spells at Boreham Wood, Dulwich Hamlet and Brentwood among others.
      He now turns out for hometown club Cheshunt in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
      But alongside his football, he is also training to run the London Marathon on April 23 to raise money for the National Autistic Society following his son Rios’ diagnosis aged four.
      Maths teacher Edwards is already nearly up to £2,000 and told the Daily Star: “I didn’t have any awareness whatsoever before my son was diagnosed with autism.
      “I was lost with all the information and didn’t know how to react to things, or how to include these people in everyday practise.
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      “It’s all I know, he’s my firstborn, but it’s made me a better person. I know that he has to stick to a similar routine, and he doesn’t like doing things out of routine.”
      Edwards is putting in the hard yards in preparation for the 26.2 miles – but admits it is difficult to balance his football and running training.
      He added: “My legs are a bit more tired than usual so I do lots of stages of recovery such as swimming and icing my legs.
      “I’ve done football from a very young age and keeping active has always been very important.
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      “I’m a goalkeeper so I’m not necessarily doing aerobic running, so I’ve had to adapt to that just to get used to the long distances. But being an athlete has helped.”

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      Why do marathon runners wear arm sleeves?

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      RUNNING arm sleeves have lately become a common sight at marathons.First popularised by elite athletes, they are now run by many marathon runners.
      Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge wears his arms bands at the finish of the elite men’s race of the 2020 London MarathonCredit: AFP or licensors
      Why do marathon runners wear arm sleeves? 
      Arm sleeves are primarily worn for the benefits of the compression they provide.
      Various sports medicine studies have shown that this compression helps to stabilise the arm muscles and prevent swelling.
      It also increases blood flow which help in recovery after hard exercise or minor injuries. 
      Arm sleeves are also worn as a way to protect the skin from the sun – as most runners spend large portion of their time outside.
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      While there are many benefits to running outside, doing so increases your exposure to the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays – but running sleeves can protect runners from this, along with the application of sunscreen.
      On the opposite end of the scale, arm sleeves can also provide runners with warmth if they are out training or running in cold weather.
      The running arm sleeves keep your arms nice and warm with protection from the wind – and therefore shield you slightly from the elements without having to wear another top.
      And if that wasn’t enough – running arm sleeves can also keep runners safe when out at later times, if the sleeves have reflective detailing on them.
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      Why do marathon runners wear gloves? 
      Many marathon runners during the cooler months and start early in the morning before things warm up. 
      Also, the other thing that happens is during the race the runners have a fairly high core body temperature, but as the race wears on and energy stores are lost, especially if conditions worsen.
      Gloves can be a must in some conditionsCredit: 2020 Martyn Wheatley / i-Images
      What to wear when running a marathon?
      A good combination is a technical t-shirt and mid to lightweight leggings.
      As well as gloves hats can be worn to keep warm as they are very light weight.
      Blankets are put over the runners at the end to help them maintain body temperature. More

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      London Marathon 2022: Live stream, TV channel and confirmed runners for Britain’s huge annual race

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      RUNNERS rejoice as they finally return to the capital for another bumper London Marathon – and Sir Mo Farah will be making an appearance.Both amateur and elite runners will take to the streets of London raising millions for charity along every step of the gruelling 26.2 mile course.
      Runners who missed out last year will be hoping to secure a place in this years race.Credit: Alamy
      Runners making their way across the iconic London bridge.Credit: Alamy
      The 26.2 mile route starts near Blackheath in Greenwich, passing landmarks such as the Cutty Sark, the Shard, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye.
      This year race organisers received more than a quarter of a million applicants, for those that weren’t successful there is a small window to sign up to the virtual London Marathon.
      When is the London Marathon 2022?

      The London Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 2.
      The race begins at 9.30am.
      In 2021, the race was moved to the autumn because of Covid restrictions at the start of the year and the calendar date has been retained in 2022.
      The 2023 London Marathon will return to the traditional calendar slot of April 23.

      What TV channel is the London Marathon on and can I live stream it?

      You can watch the London Marathon on BBC One.
      Coverage of the race starts at 8:30am.
      Viewers can also follow the runners via the Red Button with commentary from of the elite front runners, wheelchair contestants and amateur participants.
      You can live stream the racing on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport’s website.

      How many people are running in the London Marathon and what familiar faces will take part?
      There will be a confirmed number of 80,000 participants running at this year’s London Marathon.
      And the contestants include amateur’s, musician’s, TV personalities and elite runners.
      Full list of celebrities running are:

      Sir Mo Farah: Four-times Olympic gold medallist
      Steve Batchelor: hockey coach for Olympic gold medallists
      Joan Benoit-Samuelson: first gold medallist in the women’s Olympic marathon
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