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Sara Cox Embarks on Epic 135-Mile Challenge for Children In Need

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Sara Cox, presenter of BBC Radio 2's Teatime Show, is undertaking a monumental challenge to raise funds for Children In Need. The epic journey, which she has dubbed the Great Northern Marathon Challenge, will see her cover 135 miles on foot across four counties in five days, starting from Kielder Forest on November 10 and ending in Pudsey, Leeds, on November 14. Cox has received words of encouragement from Hollywood star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and fellow Boltonian and Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness, who completed a cycle challenge last year and raised £10.3 million for the charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sara Cox is undertaking the Great Northern Marathon Challenge, a 135-mile journey across four counties in five days, to raise funds for Children In Need.
  • The challenge will see Cox run, jog, and walk through the sweeping moorlands and rolling hills of Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire.
  • Cox has received words of encouragement from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Paddy McGuinness, who completed a cycle challenge last year and raised £10.3 million for the charity.
  • Cox plans to complete the challenge by focusing on five-mile segments, with supporters providing encouragement and support during her shows and sharing messages from listeners and guests.
  • The challenge is part of BBC Radio 2's efforts to support Children In Need, with fellow presenters offering their support and motivation during the broadcast.

Statistics:

  • The Great Northern Marathon Challenge will cover 135 miles across four counties in five days.
  • Cox will be carrying a Pudsey Bear backpack during the challenge.
  • The challenge will start from Kielder Forest on November 10 and end in Pudsey, Leeds, on November 14.
  • Cox plans to complete one five-mile segment at a time, with supporters providing encouragement and support.

Sources:

  • BBC News: Sara Cox embarks on epic challenge for Children In Need
  • PA News Agency: Sara Cox sets sights on five marathons in five days for BBC Children in Need
  • SWNS.com: Sara Cox's Great Northern Marathon Challenge

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