In September, it was announced that Sara Cox would participate in the Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children In Need. BBC Radio 2, as Associate Editor for NationalWorld, shared the news on September 19, confirming her involvement.
Their Instagram post read: “Over 130 miles on foot, carrying Pudsey bear to Pudsey 💛. Sara’s Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children In Need will kick off on Monday 10th November!”
“I knew it was going to be Sara! She will do great, super fit and and a super personality! 👏😍,”
“Proper welled up when I heard it this morning… come on the northern lass 👏❤️.”
BBC Radio 2 posted again on Instagram: “It's a week to go until Sara’s Children in Need Challenge so she’s using every opportunity to train! 🏃♀️😂#SaraCIN.”
Nineteen hours ago, Sara Cox shared on Instagram: “Complete the following sentence: ‘BY THIS TIME NEXT WEEK….’ I’ll go first …. I’ll be up in Kielder in the Borders, getting my head together, over thinking what sports bra to start off in & slightly cacking myself ahead of @bbccin GREAT NORTHERN MARATHON CHALLENGE! Yours?”
“I’ll be starting a new job. Such dedication be so proud of yourself xx,”
TV presenter Emma Willis said: “You’ve got this 💪💪❤️.”
Sara Cox is preparing to run five marathons for Children In Need, inspiring fans and fellow presenters with her dedication and spirit.