World Marathon Challenge
James Elliot-Square and Paris Norriss have completed the World Marathon Challenge, which saw them run in Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Fortaleza, Madrid and Miami. All photos: Strides For Good
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World Marathon Challenge
James Elliot-Square and Paris Norriss have completed the World Marathon Challenge, which saw them run in Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Fortaleza, Madrid and Miami. All photos: Strides For Good
