Water

Staying hydrated is the primary aspect to being healthy. The human body can survive without food, but it cannot function without water after certain amount of time. Drink at least 10 glasses of water a day, you can drink as much as you can, there is no limit. Do not wait till you feel thirsty. You would feel more energetic when you drink more water.

Nutritional Breakfast

Your breakfast forms the most important meal of the day as it gives the essential energy for the rest of the day.  You need to have a well balanced nutritional breakfast to keep your day with the required amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fatty acids.

Natural Diets

Consuming natural diets helps you stay healthy for long. Rather than taking food with preservatives and other health supplements, it is good to take foods rich in natural ingredients. Too much processed or stored food is always harmful regardless of what food composition is present.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Eating fruits and vegetables is a safe and healthy food habit. The more fresh fruits and vegetables you consume the more resistance your body gains. Fruits and vegetables are rich in all nutrients and when you fill your body with fresh stuffs, you can feel fresh and light.

Exercising

Exercising regularly helps you in maintain good health. Exercise at least for 30 minutes every day. It regulates appetite and helps you to be mentally fit. You will feel stress free and relaxed. The calories you consume are also burnt in considerable amounts and you will be to function more actively.

Good Sleep

Good sleep and rest is important for a healthier lifestyle. You need to rest for at least 7-8 hours every night to function normally the next day. Sleeplessness is also one of the reasons for many health problems and mental disorders. So, rest when essential.

Stay Focused

Health is a combined factor of physical and mental fitness. Physical activeness alone cannot help an individual accomplish things. So, you need to stay focused on your thoughts and have more concern about a healthy diet and nutrition.

Health is in us. Eat well, have good rest and enjoy life…

London is all set to open its doors for the biggest games. Are you ready?????Athletes, Volunteers… Come on fans get ready to cheer the torch bearers…

20000 different flowers forming the Olympic rings at Kew Gardens, sand castle on Weymouth Beach and the Olympics 2012 motto ‘ Inspire A Generation’ revealed… 2012 is the heartbeat of the organizers… Join us and stay tuned for the big event…

The Diamond Jubilee Tour is between 8^th March 2012 and 25^th July 2012.

If you are in the UK or have plans to visit the UK, make sure you have flags and enough bunting to show your support for the Queen. Get ready for the Queen as she tours your town or city. Her Majesty is on her way!

Athletics

Athletics is one sport that clearly brings to action the fastest and fittest people to the competition. Competitors just run or jump in different ways and expose their physicality in track and field. It’s great to watch the performance from all athletes and the medal hopefuls who put increased effort of different levels. In athletics, the 100 metre sprint is anticipated much with the presence of Usain Bolt who is expected to set some new records beating his own record. He does something new each time and the 2012 Olympics is a big stage for him to do so once again.

Cycling

Cycling is unique when it comes to competitions. The style of the event and the competitive nature is totally different. It’s thrilling to watch the finish line. And, when you have cyclists cycling in opposite directions your eyes keep moving in both the directions. As the cyclists get closer to the finish line, the excitement is high. The host Nation, Great Britain is in good form in cycling and has proven to be the best in the past.

Swimming

Swimming is purely a competition among the fittest people. Swimmers have to put their efforts to propel them through the water. It looks very exciting as neither the competitors nor the people who watch it can guess who will finish first. In different formats, swimmers have to use the right strategy and hold their nerve to carry on the same effort right from the beginning. Anyone can win the event and it is all about focus on the technique and pulling out your maximum effort at a uniform pace.

Marathon

The Marathon is a true test of the strength and stamina of competitors. Being the longest race, sports fans can spend hours watching the event and enjoy a ride throughout the city. You can enjoy sports and at the same time explore more on your route by following the participants. It would be interesting to see the finishing lines as the participants with the best stamina reach the finishing points fast.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a breath taking event to watch. Gymnasts’ moves and various positions they pull off can leave the audience speechless. There are not much competitors when it comes gymnastics, only some competitors are really capable of getting into the event.

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Travel is a change that every individual experiences in his life. It is more about how you see new things. Travel to different destinations in the world brings vigor to the mind and also stimulates a transformation in the ideas of life.

Here is a list of world’s best destinations that any traveler must see at least once in his lifetime.

The Great Wall of China, China The Great Wall of China is one of world’s top ancient wonders. It is an earthen fortification built in the fifth century to protect the Chinese empire in the North from Nomadic invasion and was again rebuilt till the 16th century. The wall stretches upto 8,851 kilometres and was initially built only with rammed earth, stones and wood and later on some brick were used. The architectural grandeur and historical significance of the great wall make it an appealing destination for visit.

Vatican Museums, Rome The Vatican Museum in Rome was established in the 16th century. The museum is one of world’s greatest museums with collection of art pieces that date back to over 500 years. The museum houses collections built by the Roman Catholic Church along with the most celebrated classical sculptures and most significant masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The revered works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Filipo Lippi and Caravaggio provide great inspiration for travelers.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Wat is a temple complex built in the 12th century as a state temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is the world’s largest religious building standing at the top of Khmer architecture and symbolizes Cambodia with its image on the national flag. The complex architecture and chambers, porches, stairways and galleries inside stun tourists and remain a challenge for them to walk through it. It’s an ideal destination for adventure lovers.

Petra, Jordan Petra is an historical city built as a capital city of the Nabataeans in the 6th century BC. It is a symbol of Jordan and is described by UNESCO as one of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage and was chosen as one of world’s 40 must-see destinations by BBC. It is an excellent destination that was developed by carving natural rock. Tourists are allowed to visit the site and explore the city at their own.

Pamukkale, Turkey Pamukkalae, meaning cotton castle is a natural site in Turkey containing hot springs and travertines terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The rocks hold water that flows from a mountain and the water is believed to contain some healing properties which is one of the primary reasons for tourists visiting this site.

Great Salt Lake, Utah Great Salt lake, America’s Dead Sea is the largest salt water lake in the western hemisphere and is endorheic with high salinity and salt. Being around the salt lake to capture the sunsets is a different experience as you can see different hues surrounding the sky. Kayaking is more special.

The Grand Canyon, Arizona The Grand Canyon in Arizona is considered to be a wonder of Natural World. It is an excellent destination to admire beauty of nature around you. It is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and over a mile deep. The hikes, boat rides, propelling across the Colorado River, mule rides to the Phantom ranch and much more offer tourists immense feel of being closely associated with nature.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is one of the seven ancient wonders and is the only one wonder that remains largely intact. It is the oldest and largest pyramids bordering Egypt well known for its architecture and mystery behind its past. There are three chambers inside the pyramid with the lower chamber cut into bedrocks upon which the Queen’s and King’s chambers follow.

Santorini, Greece Santorini is an island in Greece known for its deep blue waters and stunning white houses. The current crescent shape of the island is the result of a volcano eruption. Enjoying the panoramic views from the island is a gifted experience for any tourist. Tomatoes and dessert wine form the island are very famous despite the scarcity of water until the 1990s.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea in Australia is the world’s largest reef system. It is the world’s largest single structure purely made by living organisms. It’s a very popular tourist destination for the clear waters and accessibility from the boats. It is chosen primarily by Scuba divers and offers a variety of boat tours and cruises. Visit all these attractions and enjoy an exotic experience. Happy Holidays!!!

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”  – World Health Organization, 1948

As the saying goes, health is everything in life; in other words, good health gives you all that is needed for physical, mental and social well being. Consumption of healthy food cannot merely make you healthy. Besides healthy food, there are some determinants that correlate the physical, social and economic environment you live in to keep you healthy.

Think High – Your thoughts are your first motivators. Always, practice things that help you boost your morale in life. Work to make your thoughts live and this success gives you a fulfillment of life.

Empower Yourself – Knowledge is your key partner in all your activities. Involve yourselves in different activities and also learn new things to make yourselves proficient in all stands.

Energize Yourself – Breath is indispensable for life and this is the thing that you do every second. It’s a good practice to breathe in goodness and breathe out the emotional barriers. You gain an instant feel that you are fresh, energetic, responsible and can do anything.

Love Yourself – Love each and everything that you have to do. Remember, only when you love yourself, you can find what you are and what you can make with it. Only your qualities can gain you what you aspire in life.

Stay Fit – Keeping yourselves fit is key to physical and mental well being. Exercise regularly to keep your body and mind fresh. It gives you confidence and keeps you active throughout the day.

Eat Healthy Foods – Feed yourselves with healthy food. Practice proper eating and food habits to maintain a balanced diet. The food you eat should contain all necessary ingredients and support all physiological and psychological functions.

Be Patient – You can achieve anything in life if you are patient. Even if you lose something or get irritated, do not lose heart or blame others. Think and act to make best use of your potentials for your goodness.

Human life is too short and you need to understand the value of your life. If you follow all these, you would be the healthiest and happiest person on Earth.

England is well known for its sporting traditions. When you say Cricket, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely England. Cricket is world’s third largest and most viewed sporting event and it’s an honour that England is the founder behind all forms of crickets including test matches, one day internationals and the various T20 matches played all over the world. Documentaries and predictions say cricket originated from different games like Kreckett, Stoolball, baseball and some other ball games. Some say 13^th, some 15^th, while others say it has grown from the 15^th century and was successful as a complete game only in the eighteenth century.

England being the home to Cricket plays its part in different cricket tournaments played all over the world.

International Cricket

England, the Mother of Cricket, takes part in different international matches and tournaments. When it comes to international cricket, the most important competitions include

Cricket World Cup

The Cricket World Cup is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for every four years since 1975. England has hosted the Cricket World Cup 4 times since 1975 in the years 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999 and is the host for 2019 Cricket World Cup as well. England was the only nation in the early years of Cricket with resources for hosting big games. England has played the finals 3 times, but wasn’t able to win any.

ICC Championship Trophy

ICC Championship Trophy commonly called Championship Trophy was inaugurated in 1998 and is held every 2 years. It follows the same format as the Cricket World Cup. It’s a knock out tournament where a single loss could eliminate the team from the rest of the tournament. All test playing nations take part in the ICC Championship Trophy. England has hosted the trophy once in 2004 and became the runners up for the year. The last tournament was held in 2009 and the format is expected to change as World Test Championship from 2013.

The Ashes

The Ashes is a legendary test series taking place between England and Australia since 1882. This event takes place on a biannual basis and is hosted alternatively in the two countries. It is fight between the countries for years to gain world supremacy in the game of cricket. The whole world anticipates this event as new records are set each time by the players.

Cricket in the UK

Twenty 20

Twenty 20 was introduced in England in 2003 to limit the match to 3 hours of play with 20 overs for each team. The initial matches were between the British Counties. The popularity of the game spread worldwide and the World T20 championship tournament was inaugurated in South Africa in 2007.

County Championship

The County Championship takes place in the UK since 1890. It’s UK’s domestic championship tournament and attracts the local crowd. The game is interesting and follows the same rules as international cricket and takes place in two divisions.

National League

Since 1999, The National League Tournament is hosted in UK between the top counties in England and Wales. The game is slightly different as it includes 40 overs per innings. This tournament includes two divisions and local crowd enjoy this tournament.

As long as cricket is played, England will have its name and set records!

The world’s first railway station was constructed in this site. It is also the site from where the first programmable computer was developed by splitting an atom. The city is renowned for various aspects. But, sporting connections are exceptional! Manchester is best known for its football team, Manchester United. Football has been a key part of Manchester life and this team is the most supported team not only in Manchester but they have a following worldwide.

Manchester is famous for generating the World famous Brit-pop scene ‘Madchester’ in the early 90’s. The night life in the city has gradually become quiet, but even today it is an envy of many British cities.

Manchester is home to number of prestigious theatres in England like The Palace, The Opera House, The Lowry and The Royal Exchange. The Palace and The Opera House host the major touring West-End productions like Mama-Mia, We Will Rock You and Evita.

Manchester is home to some of World class music venues like the Bridgewater Hall and M.E.N.Arena. The Bridgewater Hall is home to the BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata and Halle Orchestras. All big A-List names in popular music have the M.E.N.Arena as their music venue.

Manchester boasts a number of well known museums like Museum of Science and Industry and the Manchester Museum. Some of the best collections of Egyptian articrafts in the UK are found at the Manchester Museum.

Besides having reputation in football, music and culture, Manchester is known for its industrial development. Manchester has twinning arrangements with many cities in the world like Tampere (Manchester of Finland), Ahmedabad (Manchester of the East) and many more.

Manchester is second largest and busiest city in UK after London in all aspects, transport, manufacturing, economy, development and culture. Manchester is generally not in the UK’s list of attractions that include London, Bath, Oxford, and York …But, it’s a thriving metropolis that is ideal for shopping or employment in the UK. Life is interesting in Manchester and it is worthy of a visit!

Westminster is steeped with centuries of Royal history with the Westminster Abbey being the traditional venue of the city. The present site is historically part of Middlesex, one of London’s historic counties. The Abbey was built on the Thorney Island which is considered to be the core of the city. The Royal residence of the since 1066, the Palace of Westminster is located next to the Abbey and currently houses the Parliament and Law Courts of Britain. The Monarchy and law courts were moved to the Palace of Whitehall and the Royal Courts of Justice.  One of the major English Schools, Westminster School is sited close to the Palace and Abbey. It’s also a residential area with traditional working class people.

Being a landmark of historical importance and tourist attraction, the city houses a wide range of cheap and Bed and Breakfast hotels to luxury hotels for example; The Wellington Hotel, Days Inn London Westminster Hotel, Dukes Hotel, May Fair Hotel… Whether you are on a business trip or a tourist trip, you have plenty of options to choose from catering to your needs and budget.  Accommodation options and other facilities in these hotels are excellent.

Westminster is known to people all over the world no matter whether they have visited England or not. When you switch on to any of the English television channels, you will find this city in the background depicting the historical value and architecture of the country. Visit the city to enjoy great deal of culture, nightlife, iconic landmarks and entertainment.



Local Transport

Train

The airport has one station under the terminal. Stansted Express operates services for every 15 minutes to Liverpool Street Station and the travel time is 45 minutes. Trains also operate to Cambridge and the Midlands.

Bus

Bus station at Stansted Airport lies between zones C and D of the short-term car parking area. An express bus operates services to all destinations in London and the travel time is more than 90 minutes. Bus services also operate to other destinations like Oxford and Cambridge.

Car Rental – Stansted Airport

Car rental companies offer a range of vehicles for hire, the bookings are made accordingly. You can book a vehicle at the counters in the airport arrivals.

Taxi

Many private companies offer taxis for transfers to any location. Reservations for taxis can be made at the counters. Bookings can be made anytime (International Callers: 0044 (0)845 123 5152, UK Callers: (0)845 123 5152)

Airport Parking

The short-term parking area is found close to the terminal. The charges are expensive here and are used by business travellers who have return on the same day. There is also another short term parking area and it takes 30 minutes to reach the parking area from the terminal.

Services

Hotels

Stansted Airport has 2 hotels in the airport: Hilton London Stansted( +44(0)1279 680 800) and The New Radisson SAS Hotel (+44 (0)1279 66 1012). Shuttle bus services operate to take passenger to Hilton Hotel. The Radisson Hotel is just a 2 minute walk away from the airport terminal.

Shops and Restaurants

Shops, restaurants, cafes and bars are located at all the terminals. Passengers enjoy shopping as well as eating anything they wish at the airport.

Information

The terminal arrivals has an information counters and any queries for flight arrivals, departures can be made. Queries regarding transportation can also be made at these counters. Throughout the terminal, there are special telephones that are connected to the counters where passengers can contact for any queries.

Business

The Business Center is located close to the terminal and has all facilities for business people. The meeting rooms accommodate 2-30 people and have broadband internet, fax machines, secretarial support and much more. The Hilton Hotel has meeting rooms that can accommodate 300 people and the Radisson Hotel has meeting rooms that can be connected to accommodate a maximum of 400 people.

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair ramps, adapted elevators, restrooms and telephones are available for the convenience of the disabled. People moving in Wheelchairs can comfortably travel in trains, but the buses to and from Stansted Airport do not allow wheelchairs. Texting telephones are also offered for any help. Also, parking places close to the terminal are reserved separately for disabled people.

Other Services

First Aid contacts can be made through telephones found in different places in the terminal.  ATMs, money exchange offices, wireless internet and computers with internet connection are also available in the terminal. The terminal also houses a silence

Contact

Telephone: +44 (0)844 335 1803

Fax: +44(0)1279 662 066

Website: http://www.stanstedairport.com/

Airport Codes

IATA airport code: STN
ICAO airport code: EGSS

Wimbledon 2011 is eagerly awaited, for this is the 125^th anniversary of the championship tournament, that follows conventional form, this is the only grand slam tournament played on grass since its inception in 1877.  This tournament is special as it follows the original game standards of tennis and has its own uniqueness in tradition and events.

Wimbledon Events And Schedules

Every year, the tournament starts on a Monday in the late half of June and ends with a climax on a Sundays in the first half of July.  Lasting for 13 days, the tournament has main events, junior events and invitation only events. The Middle Sunday is a rest day and matches do not take place on this day, except of course if it is a championship match.

Each event has a different match format and the tournament culminates with the ladies’ and gentlemen’s final on the second Saturday and Sunday. With a total of 19 courts in the ground, only the centre court and court No. 1 are used during the two weeks of the tournament for the main matches.

Wimbledon Tradition

Ball Boys and Girls commonly called BBGs work in crews and work for one hour on each court and take time off when changing the court. Players are generally dressed in white according to the traditional norm, however some colour accents have also been worn by the more fashionable players. Purple and dark green are the traditional colours of Wimbledon. Match officials and the BBGs were allowed to be dressed in their green uniforms till 2005, but this was changed to dark blue and cream colour in 2006.

Media Coverage and Tickets

Many different countries cover of the tournament and broadcasting takes place on a variety of channels. The live coverage of the finals is shown by some television channels. Tennis fans get tickets and queue cards and this is the only tournament that offers the fans the chance to wait for the ticket and get a seat. 500 seats are allotted in each court and fans wait in queues to get a ticket to the show courts. Campers are offered all facilities, but if they wish to stay overnight for tickets additional arrangements are not made. The queuing is in progress only till the quarter finals.

Winner Trophies and Prize Money

Wimbledon 2011 singles champions win prize money of £1,100,000 each. A silver gilt cup is awarded to the Gentlemen’s Singles Champion and the Ladies’ Singles Champion wins a sterling silver salver adorned with figures from Mythology.  Winners of the Men’s and Women’s Doubles take home £250,000 each while the winners of Mixed Doubles win prize money of £92,000.

Set yourselves to be part of the Wimbledon 2011 from 20^th June to 3^rd July. Check out what Wimbledon has got different in its 125^th year.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the United Kingdom and the fourth busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic.

LHR is 22 kilometres to the west of London city centre and is at the edge of Greater London. The airport has five terminals and 3 runways. Terminal 2 has been closed for renovation since 2009. Over 90 airlines operate flights to over 170 destinations and the airport has a passenger presence of more than 90 million every year, the airport is a primary hub for BMI and British Airways and is a base for Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Local Transport

Train

Train stations are found in terminals 1,2, 3 and 4. For every 15 minutes, trains operate to Paddington Station and it takes only 15 minutes to reach the station from the airport. The Heathrow Connect is also an ideal option, but doesn’t take off from terminal 4 and the travel time is 30 minutes.  Passengers can travel to the west or southwest of England from Paddington station. The Piccadilly underground line ends at the airport.

Bus

Many bus services operate to and from Heathrow Airport. At all the terminals, there are stops for A2 Airbus that goes to King’s Cross Station. Night bus services operate in the N9 line. Almost all bus services have their stops in the centre of terminals.

Car Rental – Heathrow Airport

Some car rental companies operate at the terminals 1, 2 and 3. You can also book a taxi with any company you prefer.

Taxi

Taxi services operate to and from London airports and other destinations (International Callers: 0044 (0)845 123 5152, UK Callers: (0)845 123 5152). You can book any car you need based upon the number of passengers and baggage. You can make a booking for group transfers as well.

Airport Parking

Short-term and long-term parking areas are available close to the terminals and a little away from the terminals, business car parking areas are also available a little away from short-term parking areas. Motorcycles can be parked in a separate area and charges differ according to the area in which you park and stay.

Services

Hotels

Many hotels are located close to the airport terminals and around the airport. You can make bookings for any hotel at the counters in the terminals. The Hilton Heathrow(+44(0)208 759 7755), Holiday Inn London Heathrow(+44(0)20 8990 0000), Marriott London Heathrow(+44(0)20 8990 1100), Radisson Heathrow(+44(0)20 8990 1100) and Novotel London Heathrow(+44(0)1895 431 431) are some of the best hotels close to Heathrow Airport.

Shops and Restaurants

A wide range of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes are located in all terminals. There is an array of shops selling all kinds of accessories in all top brands. So, waiting time at Heathrow Airport is simply great.

Information

All terminals have information counters and you can reach the counters for any general queries.

Business

Business travellers have all amenities available in the airport terminals.The airport has 20 meeting rooms and 1 conference room. All the meeting rooms are supplied with computers with internet connection, copy machines, fax machines, equipment for video conferences etc. Many Airline companies offer lounge access to leisure and business travellers who are eligible for access.

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair ramps, adapted elevators, restrooms and telephones are available at all the terminals for those with special needs with parking and seating arranged made separately. Most bus services operate with wheel chairs.

Other Services

ATMs, money exchange offices, playing area for children, post office, baby changing rooms, pharmacy and other services are available for passengers.

Contact

Telephone: 0844 335 1801/0844 741 7410

Fax: +44(0)20 8745 4290

Website: http://www.heathrowairport.com

Airport Codes

IATA airport code: LHR
ICAO airport code: EGLL

INTRODUCTION:

One very captivating hotel in the heart of London Westminster is the luxury 5-star Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. Founded in 1837 it is situated in the center of Mayfair and provides fantastic access to the famous Bond Street, Regents Park, Hyde Park, the crown jewellers Garrard’s, the Royal Academy of Art and the world famous galleries of St James. Brown’s Hotel is a stone throw from the London Underground as well as other forms of transportation.

HISTORY
James and Sarah Brown are the proud founders of Brown’s Hotel. In 1889, they purchased St George’s Hotel in Albemarle Street which backed onto Brown’s and combined the two hotels. The historic mark of this merger is still visible to this day as the entrance of the hotel proudly embraces two mosaic panels in blue and gold representing the legend of St George and Brown.

The hotel has been host to many notable personalities over the years one being Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, on his travels to demonstrate his new invention the telephone. Brown’s hotel hosted the first ever successful telephone call in Britain.

The hotel underwent a £24 million refurbishment in 2004, a year after it became part of Rocco Forte collection of Luxury hotels and reopened in December 2005.

INTERIOR AMENITIES

Brown’s hotel is famous for giving a highly sophistication, contemporary and comfortable feel whilst maintaining a refined English charm. Rooms are given special attention and each room is decorated in its own unique way providing a welcoming and homely feel.

Since the mid-nineteenth century, the Brown’s English Tea Rooms has served customers with afternoon tea and snacks. The wooden floored, leather seated Donovan bar serves a wide array of “must try” cocktails and snacks to suit individual taste.

With 117 rooms, 29 suites, restaurants and bars, the hotel is distinctive with its features.

Meetings and conferences are hosted in 6 private rooms that can accommodate 120 people.

AWARDS

Brown’s Hotel is the proud winner of a number of awards like

• Condé Nast 2009 Reader’s Travel Awards – Top 10 UK Leisure Hotels

• Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2010 – UK Best Hotels for Ambiance & Design

• National Geographic Traveler USA Best Hotels 2010

29-April Royal Wedding:

The last week of April has been sensational with the Royal Celebrations of William-Kate Wedding. The holiday break continues in the Month of May. The Brits have a lot of sporting events and entertainment coming up in May.

London hosts many different events every year. But, the London Marathon is an extra special annual event for it is to raise money for charity. Along with New York, Boston, Chicago, and Berlin, London Marathon is part of the World Marathon Majors.

Chris Basher and John Disney, participants of America’s Grand City Marathons 1979 were inspired with the event and had the idea that London should host an event like this. London Marathon was first launched on Sunday, 29 March, 1981. The run covers a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards. In the first year, 20,000 applications were received and 6,747 were accepted. 6,255 participants finished the race successfully.Read more »