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This Sunday 3rd October, I\u2019ll be one of 40,000 people taking to the streets to run the Virgin Money London Marathon. So, in preparation for what I\u2019m told will be a life-changing day, I spoke to its Event Director, Hugh Brasher. But this episode is more than a conversation about running. It\u2019s about the magic that happens when hundreds of thousands of people come together and revel in what\u2019s possible.\nWe begin by talking about its history, the famous atmosphere, crowd support and many other factors that make the London Marathon experience unique. We also talk about the vision behind the London Marathon, its inspirational aims and objectives that are still based around those drawn up by Hugh\u2019s father, who co-founded the race 40 years ago. And they have more to do with social unity than sporting prowess.\nIf it\u2019s running tips you\u2019re after, there are plenty of them here. But we also discuss the importance of personal goals \u2013 how there\u2019s more to marathon success than a certain finishing time. We talk about making mass-participation events more diverse, supporting the \u2018back of the pack\u2019 runners but also how we can use physical activity as a tool for life transformation.\nWhether you run, walk, spectate, volunteer, or watch it on TV, I hope this conversation might inspire you to get involved one day with the London Marathon. Or perhaps you\u2019ll seek out an event more local to you. The point, which Hugh makes so beautifully here, is that the sport is almost secondary. This event is about community, commitment, coming together and celebrating the human spirit. I\u2019ll see you on the start line.\xa0\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://www.zendium.com/livemore\nhttps://www.calm.com/livemore\nhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/204\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.\nFollow me on https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee\nFollow me on\xa0https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee\nFollow me on\xa0https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.