Isaac 'Big Ben' Sananes

About this episode

Paul chats with Isaac Sananes about running the London Landmarks Half Marathon dressed as Big Ben and discusses various marathon events.

Paul chats to Isaac Sananes, who'll be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon dressed as the London-est landmark of them all - St. Stephen's clock tower - otherwise known as Big Ben. Also featuring the Rome Marathon, why we run for charity, and what other landmarks will be running on April 12th.Thanks Isaac! You can sponsor Isaac and the team here: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/london-landmarks-2026 Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Isaac - plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Paul Tonkinson

Guest: Isaac Sananes

Topics covered

• London Landmarks Half Marathon
• charity running
• marathon events
• landmarks
• running culture

Keywords

• London Landmarks Half Marathon
• Big Ben
• charity
• running
• marathon
• April 12th

Mentioned in this episode

Places: London, St. Stephen's clock tower

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