You have reached the finish at The Mall, just outside Buckingham Palace. This is one of the most iconic finishes in global sport, set against the backdrop of British history and tradition. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the monarch since the 19th century, and The Mall is often used for national celebrations […]
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With just a few kilometres to go, you reach Westminster, the political and historic heart of London. Here you pass Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, landmarks that have stood for over 150 years and are recognised all over the world. Nearby is the River Thames, which has played a central role in London’s
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Around 30km, you enter Canary Wharf, London’s modern financial district. This area was once one of the busiest docks in the world, playing a major role in global trade. Over time, it was redeveloped into a centre for international business, now filled with skyscrapers and major financial institutions. The marathon route winds through these streets
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This is one of the most powerful moments of the journey, Tower Bridge. Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. Its distinctive twin towers and lifting road sections were designed to allow ships to pass along the River Thames. For participants, this marks the halfway point of the marathon, both
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At around 10km, you pass one of London’s most iconic sights, the Cutty Sark. Built in 1869, the Cutty Sark is one of the last surviving tea clippers, once used to transport tea from China to Britain at high speed. It represents the global trade routes that shaped modern London. In its time, ships like
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You’ve started your journey in Greenwich, one of London’s most historic areas. Greenwich is famous for being the home of Greenwich Mean Time, the point from which the world’s time zones are measured. Standing here means you are quite literally at the centre of global timekeeping. This area also has deep maritime roots. Just ahead
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Yesterday I started the virtual London Marathon through End to End and I will be sharing the postcards that I receive along the route. I have already received two postcards after clocking up 10 miles of the Marathon. I am not raising money for Ataxia UK through this mini virtual challenge but you can always
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Last night I received my twelfth postcard from End to End after recording 1164 miles of my trip along Route 66. I have copied the text in the email below so that my readers can follow the story of my trip. I have also linked this paragraph to the End to End website which I
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Last night I received my eleventh postcard from End to End after recording 1050 miles of my trip along Route 66. I have copied the text in the email below so that my readers can follow the story of my trip. I have also linked this paragraph to the End to End website which I
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Last night I received my tenth postcard from End to End after recording 945 miles of my trip along Route 66. I have copied the text in the email below so that my readers can follow the story of my trip. I have also linked this paragraph to the End to End website which I
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