On the 26th of February, Run to the Beat, London's music half marathon launched its 24 hour running challenge which involved a host of professional athletes, clubbers and media taking to the treadmills of a London nightclub.
The challenge raised money and awareness for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and newly crowned British 800m record holder, Jenny Meadows kicked off the event running the first leg of the challenge before handing over to fellow British athlete Helen Clithoroe. The 3000m Steeplechase British Record Holder then passed the baton to 2012 hopeful and 400m hurdles prospect , Perri Shakes-Drayton.
The 24 hour challenge team also included England rugby international Andy Gomarsall and rising cricket star Stephen Moore plus amateur runners and clubbers who covered an approximate total distance of 240 miles - the equivalent of running from London to Paris.
Fresh from breaking Dame Kelly Holmes' seven-year-old British record, Jenny Meadows commented, "Winning was a fantastic feeling - it's still quite hard for me to get used to being on the podium. It's a whole new mindset. Being on the treadmill in a nightclub is certainly a new experience for me too but music is always a key part of my training."
Run to the Beat takes place on Sunday 26th September 2010, starting and finishing at the O2 arena in Greenwich. Live and recorded music plays around the course to help inspire the participants round the 13.1 miles.
Entries are now open for Run to the Beat 2010 priced at 35. For further information visit:
