Student to run marathon in aid of endangered rhinos
A STUDENT from Berrick Salome will run the London Marathon dressed in a rhino suit. Jaz Stanmore, 21, decided to raise money for ...
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I blamed myself after son was 12 weeks premature
A MOTHER whose son was born 12 weeks prematurely wants to help other parents who have gone through the same experience. Rachel Merritt ...
‘Crazy running lady’ finishes four half marathons in four weeks for charity
A WOMAN from Henley completed four half marathons in four weeks in aid of a friend’s son. Emma Cutler, 34, who lives off Deanfield ...
Man to take on ironman test in friend’s memory
A MAN from Henley will take on an ironman challenge in memory of a teenager who died in a car crash last year. Jack Trailor-Thompson, ...
Man breaks record for running length of Africa
A MAN from Wargrave has broken a Guinness World Record for running the length of Africa. Keith Boyd, of Willow Lane, ran from Cape ...
I ran eight marathons in eight days
A MAN from Henley ran the equivalent of eight marathons across country in as many days for charity. Matthew Jackson, 39, completed ...
Father runs London Marathon for Riding for Disabled
A MAN from Sonning Common raised £1,300 for a charity by completing the London Marathon. Jim Massey, 48, was running for Wyfold Riding ...
Children’s memorable experience at mini marathon
MORE than £950 was raised by children at Shiplake Primary School by running the London Mini Marathon. Fifty pupils from reception to ...
I ran ‘toughest foot race on earth’
A WOMAN from Henley has completed “the toughest foot race on earth”. Jenna Franklin, of Deanfield Avenue, ran the Marathon des Sables ...
My first marathon... and my last
A WOMAN from Shiplake completed her first marathon in London on Sunday before vowing never to run another one. Diane James, 57, was ...
Woman with cystic fibrosis can’t believe she managed to run 26.2 miles
A WOMAN with cystic fibrosis ran the London Marathon thanks to “miracle” drugs. Nell Summerley, 21, from Britwell Salome, took part in ...
I can run marathon thanks to drugs
A YOUNG woman with cystic fibrosis is to run the London Marathon to help fund reseach. Nell Summerley, 21, from Britwell Salome, will ...
Charity fundraiser plans to enjoy her ninth and final race through London
A WOMAN from Henley is to take part in the London Marathon for the last time after years of raising money for charity. Kelly ...
Woman runs marathon for survivors of sexual violence
A WOMAN from Peppard plans to run a marathon to raise money for a charity which helps survivors of sexual violence. Frances Barber ...
Firefighter to run London Marathon in full 20kg kit
A FIREFIGHTER is to run this year’s London Marathon in his full kit for charity. Matt Hooper, 48, from Emmer Green, will be taking ...
Charity runners finish London Marathon despite pain and rain
THE chief executive of the Henley Festival says it felt “fantastic” to complete the London Marathon. Jo Bausor was one of a number of ...
I wonder why I said I would do it now, says festival chief
THE chief executive of the Henley Festival will be running to raise money for Sue Ryder. Jo Bausor, 53, from Bix, says it will be the ...
Charity runners prepare as London Marathon returns
A WOMAN with multiple sclerosis is to run the London Marathon for charity. Helen Munson, 43, from Shiplake. is raising money for the ...
Seventh spot ultra-marathon finish for Blois-Brooke
FORMER Great Britain and Shiplake College rower Henry Blois-Brooke completed the infamous ‘Montane Spine Challenger’ ultra-marathon ...
Runners brave rain and wind
MORE than 320 runners braved rain and strong winds to take part in the 40th Woodcote 10km on Sunday. Harry Pettingell, 29, from Thame, ...
