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We Tried To Run Across A London Bridge Before Big Ben Strikes 12

8th December 2021

The chances are your running hero is someone you can follow on Instagram or a high profile athlete you can cheer on at the Olympics. But what about the unsung running heroes or the past?

This is the story of Florence Ilott, also known as the Westminster Bridge Sprinter. Her story is so inspiring, we just had to share it. In today’s episode Sarah follows in the footsteps of a true running maverick, the original run commuter and challenges herself to match Florences famous Westminster Bridge dash of 1934.

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