Ben's Chester Marathon Page

13 October 1954 saw one of the great races in history: Chris Chataway v Vladimir Kuts in a 5000m Cold War face-off before a crowd of 40,000, with millions more watching on TV.  My brothers and I have decided to mark the 70 year anniversary by running the Chester Marathon on Sunday, 6 October.

You might picture us as Matt "Kuts" Chataway ("probably training harder than anyone else in the history of running", according to Racing Past), Adam "Chris Chataway" Chataway ("gentleman runner who, despite his high ambitions, worked full-time") and Ben "Zatopek" Chataway (a bit past his prime and he wasn't really there, but I will be). Or however.  But it will be an unmissable event - just like the real thing, which you can watch here.

I am fundraising for the LeJeune Clinic, a charity which provides excellent and much needed support for children with Down Syndrome and their families. Lily/Maria is a trustee.  Have a look at this video montage of some recent clinic sessions to brighten your day!  Please will you consider sponsoring me with a donation? Or better still - signing up to give some regular, monthly support.