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Radio Host Runs Marathon Live on Air
23 Sep
Summary
- A BBC producer ran a half marathon while presenting a live radio show.
- The attempt was a challenge set by Olympic medallist Steve Cram.
- Guinness World Records verified the producer's unique achievement.
Tim Boswell, an executive producer for BBC Hereford & Worcester, has officially achieved a Guinness World Record. He successfully ran the Worcester City Half Marathon on September 13th, all while presenting a live radio show. Boswell completed the course in just over two hours and 20 minutes.
This remarkable achievement was initially set as a challenge by British Olympic silver medallist Steve Cram. The verification by Guinness World Records has brought Boswell immense relief. He described the experience as challenging, citing not only the physical demands of the run but also adverse weather conditions and crowds in Worcester city centre, which posed technical issues for the broadcast.
