We’re a month away from the London Marathon 2026, so who better to join Emma B this week than Race Director, Hugh Brasher!
As a first-timer, Emma B gets to ask all the questions you’re probably thinking, or searching online for. Hugh reveals the biggest mistakes first-timers make on the course, his single most important piece of race-day advice, and exactly what happens in those first moments after you cross the finish line. Plus, find out why the weather matters more than you think, what the organisers learned from the brutal 2018 heat, and the fascinating story of how Hugh's father co-founded the event with one extraordinary mission in mind. Think of this as your London Marathon cheat sheet! We 'Run It By Hugh' so you don't have to!
Every week, we want to hear how your marathon journey is going… the wins or the wobbles. Just WhatsApp us on +44 333 00 333 00.
This episode is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation. Learn more at bhf.org.uk/events
Watch the full episode on the Virgin Radio YouTube Channel from 6pm on Thursday 26th March 2026.
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