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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Mitchell

Son to take on marathon challenge on first anniversary of father’s cancer death

A 42-year-old man has described how he will have to cope with the emotions as well as the miles as he takes on the London Marathon – his second such challenge in three weeks – on the first anniversary of his father’s death from cancer.

Accountant Martin Roby has set himself the challenge of completing the 26.2-mile course on April 23 having just completed the Brighton event with his wife Kirsty on April 2.

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