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Three Generations Run London Marathon Legacy
23 Apr
Summary
- A woman is continuing a three-generation family tradition by running the marathon.
- Her husband's grandfather was the oldest participant at 84 in the first marathon.
- She is running for Caudwell Youth, supporting vulnerable young people.
A remarkable family tradition spanning three generations is being upheld at the upcoming London Marathon, with Helen Markham set to run for the first time. This legacy began in 1981 when her late father-in-law and her husband's grandfather, Bob Wiseman, both competed in the inaugural event.
Wiseman, at 84 years old, achieved the distinction of being the marathon's oldest participant. He was so notable that he was featured on the BBC program Sportsnight and continued to complete multiple London Marathons despite his age. Markham's own running journey commenced a decade ago with a 5km challenge, gradually building her stamina.
She has been following a rigorous training plan, which includes four runs weekly, a long run on Sundays, and four gym classes. Markham aims to complete the 26.2-mile race and hopes her participation inspires her children and others. She is running for Caudwell Youth, a charity that supports vulnerable young people through its mentoring program, with a fundraising target of £2,500.
