Every year around the world, about 1.1 million people run a marathon. But for every Eliud Kipchoge or Tigst Assefa going for gold, there are thousands of absolute beginners who might not be smashing the two-hour barrier but will be crushing their personal goals – whether that’s raising money for charity or simply proving that they have the fitness, endurance and pure grit to run 26.2 miles.
BBC Education has created the new initiative BBC Moodboosters to encourage primary school-aged children in the U.K. to move their bodies and learn about mental health and well-being.