No Kidneys, All Heart: Maddy's Marathon Return

Maddy Warren, a 42-year-old from Southam, Warwickshire, is preparing for her second London Marathon, an extraordinary undertaking given she has no kidneys and relies entirely on dialysis. She first achieved this historic feat in 2018, becoming the first woman without kidneys to complete the race.

Warren is running again, inspired by the marathon's atmosphere and the opportunity to raise funds for Kidney Care UK, a charity she actively supports. Her training requires meticulous management of fluid and electrolyte balance, and careful timing of dialysis to ensure her blood pressure stabilizes before the race.

Despite the significant physical toll, including managing anemia and bone issues associated with kidney failure, Warren feels fortunate to be well enough to attempt the challenge. She has surpassed earlier life expectancy predictions made when she was a teenager, embracing life fully and driving herself to achieve ambitious goals.