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26.2 miles is a long way. 42.2 km to be exact (I always think it sounds further in kilometres). So, running it all in one go, a marathon as this is more commonly known, is a challenge not to be sniffed at. On average a marathon runner takes 50,000 steps, burns 2600 calories, and produces up to 6 litres of sweat. That said, approximately 11,000,000 people take on a marathon challenge each year, and with an estimated 52% of those being first timers, it is safe to say there is an undeniable allure of 26.2. Now, as marathons make a cautious, but long-awaited return to the calendar, maybe you’ve decided 26.2 is your perfect next challenge. Maybe you took up running during lock-down and want a way to challenge yourself with you new hobby, or maybe you’ve always wanted to try a marathon, and now you want to combine the ultimate running challenge with your perfect post COVID getaway. Whatever your reasons for running, here’s our top tips of things to think about before taking on their first

For many people with a disability, travel and sport can come with challenges, whether that is not being able to move around locations freely or limited availability of specialist equipment. 25 year old Jack Poulton understands many of these challenges all too well. Jack has cerebral palsy of the lower limbs and is a wheelchair user. He also has a passion for sport. Jack has visited Club La Santa five times with The University of Bedfordshire, UK, as part of the Sports Studies BA annual field trip which includes being a Volunteer on the Volcano Triathlon. Jack, with Lucy Charles – Barclay at the Volcano Triathlon, Club La Santa Jack’s Club La Santa Story A few years ago, one of the academic tasks set by the Hotel Manager was to evaluate the resort for ‘possible change’ specific to one demographic group. Jack’s presentation was on accessibility for disabilities. Jack recommended changes that could really make a difference; a blue ramp by the leisure pool which he described as ‘not