{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e8cf6be270cf63b0d89588a/644d521c75dc41001106a101?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Magic, Tragic London Marathon","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e8cf6be270cf63b0d89588a/1586528420402-4459a81d615039b2c43b1277c978c188.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The London Marathon is magic, but this time it was also tragic, and this episode is a recovery ramble or perhaps better put a recovery reflection on the race. I talk about the elites, with some extraordinary running at the front of the race, I talk about my own race and my own experience of this year's race and I talk about and reflect upon the terribly sad passing of Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets AC member and friend to many, Stephen Shanks.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode is therefore something of a roller-coaster, a little like the marathon itself and a little like the week after the marathon often is but there are no apologies for that.</p><p><br></p><p>There are though thanks for the ongoing support and thanks for listening, it means a lot.</p><p><br></p><p>Steve</p>","author_name":"Steve Hobbs"}