Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD
Obtenga acceso ilimitado a más de 9000 revistas, periódicos e historias Premium por solo
Intentar ORO - Gratis
Athletics Taylor has big target in mind for iconic London Marathon
Bristol Post
|April 25, 2025
Kurt Taylor is hoping the crowds on Sunday will help propel him to his first sub 2hrs 20mins time in the iconic TCS London Marathon.
The Bristol & West AC senior men's road captain has devoted himself to preparing for what will be his fourth marathon but only his second serious one following his 'proper' debut in Chicago last October.
That proved to be a long, lonely road through the Windy City as he was left isolated early on, so Taylor is relishing the prospect of starting with the championships runners and really getting stuck in on the streets of the capital.
"There are going to be loads of guys looking to run between 2hrs 16-19mins, so that should be really good for me," said Taylor.
"I ran a lot of Chicago on my own which was tough, but on Sunday I'll be looking to get into a big group and save as much energy as possible.
Esta historia es de la edición April 25, 2025 de Bristol Post.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE Bristol Post
Bristol Post
Get in the spirit
Anyone for cocktails? EMMA JOHNSON has the perfect pieces for a glamorous gathering
1 min
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
Stokes and Root need Ashes glory, says Botham
LORD Botham has told Ben Stokes and Joe Root they must find success in Australia to seal their status as all-time greats.
2 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
Conviction of Sarkozy upheld
FRANCE'S top court yesterday upheld the conviction of former president Nicolas Sarkozy, for illegal campaign financing of his re-election bid in 2012.
1 min
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
Suburban Bell overcome Almonds to make it three Premier victories in a row
PREMIER Division leaders Almondsbury Reserves fell to their third defeat of the season to a revitalised Jamaica Bell, who won their third successive game with a 3-0 success at the BAWA, thanks to strikes from Rob Morris, Ben Kwapong and Kevin De Cristofaro.
2 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
'Heavy-handed' Gelato maker blames airport staff for competition loss
THE owner of an award-winning ice cream shop says he missed out on winning a global competition because of overly zealous staff at Bristol Airport.
2 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
Budget Joy in food bank network - but business chief hits out at rising costs
Reeves’ Budget was met with mixed reactions in Bristol yesterday.
4 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
James Cameron-backed £750m Marlow Film Studios approved
PLANS for a £750m film studio in Buckinghamshire, backed by the likes of Oscar-winning director James Cameron, have been given the green light by the government.
1 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
Robins drop out of play-off places after conceding a goal in each half
BRISTOL City’s winless run away from Ashton Gate extended to three matches as they slipped outside of the Championship playoff places with a 2-0 defeat to Wrexham.
2 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
'Vote of confidence' Leaders in region welcome tourist tax plan
LEADERS from across the West Country have welcomed plans for a so-called tourist tax on overnight visitors to the region.
2 mins
November 27, 2025
Bristol Post
Court 'Evidence clearly shows couple helping killers flee'
THE trial of five people accused of assisting the teenagers who murdered Bristol boys Max Dixon and Mason Rist has heard detailed mobile phone data evidence, which the prosecution say shows a couple driving two of the boys from Bristol to Weston-super-Mare after they were involved in the attack
3 mins
November 27, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size