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While we can't all run a marathon as fast as Eliud Kipchoge or Paula Radcliffe, that doesn't stop us wanting to be the best. That is why we have extended our running gear to include fancy dress, washing machines and even stilts. More recently, the daughter of his close friends was diagnosed with alopecia and faces hair loss. That fueled his decision to run for the Little Princess Trust, which provides human hair wigs for children and young people experiencing the devastating effects of hair loss. After playing against each other for rival teams, they grew close after Alan, 32, ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and worked with 30-year-old Scott on his rehabilitation.

After last year's marathon taking place in October 2022, the 43rd edition of the event returned to its traditional spring race on 23 April 2023. It's hard work, but I'm pleased to raise a good bit of money for Southampton Hospitals Charity," he said.

Thanks to Scott, Alan ended up averaging over 6 km a day from January to 6 November, when he completed his challenge of running 2022 km in a year.

The 2022 marathon on 2 October wasn’t Alan’s first, but it was Scott’s. And despite him being a newbie, Alan says he wouldn’t have got through it on the day if it wasn’t for Scott’s encouragement along the way. The days leading to the marathon that will take over the British capital are always an incredible time of training, of preparation and adrenaline. This is also the perfect moment to glance at some of the inspiring stories of these creative runners: behind a costume and a record attempt, we always find amazing challenges and incredible stories - the kind that makes us smile and reflect.From aeroplanes to knights, from VW camper vans to scientists, here are all the records broken on the day: