What better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon than running 26.2 miles around the capital? With the London marathon fast approaching, Mark and Marcus hit the streets to find out exactly what the marathon is all about. 

Marcus shades light on his eventful experience running the London Marathon, we look back on some of the weird and wonderful outfits people have worn across the years and explore the unsung heroes of long-distance running. The pair also select a handful of elite runners to look out for past and present.



Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history.



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Sport Is History

Spiritland Creative

The History of The Marathon

APR 23, 202642 MIN
Sport Is History

The History of The Marathon

APR 23, 202642 MIN

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What better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon than running 26.2 miles around the capital? With the London marathon fast approaching, Mark and Marcus hit the streets to find out exactly what the marathon is all about. Marcus shades light on his eventful experience running the London Marathon, we look back on some of the weird and wonderful outfits people have worn across the years and explore the unsung heroes of long-distance running. The pair also select a handful of elite runners to look out for past and present. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices