Couch to 5K runners take on 2026 London Marathon

To mark the 10th anniversary of the NHS Couch to 5K app, four runners who began their fitness journey with the programme are now preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon. Among them is Sheila Mitchell from North Yorkshire, who started running in 2021 after her daughters encouraged her to try the app, and is now competing for the NSPCC. The runners share personal stories of how they progressed from complete beginners to marathon participants.