The Challenge takes place every year near the end of September with the goal of raising as much as possible for Guy’s and St. Thomas’ and the Evelina Children’s Hospital. I was there as nearly 300 participants took on London’s most popular urban triathlon, making the day a great success.

This high adrenaline event asks a lot of its participants, with a 2.4km run, a 15km spin cycle and ending with a 29 floor stair climb to the top of Guy’s Tower (Europe’s tallest hospital building)! There’s even an ultra version for those who want to double their run time and cycle for longer. It’s a huge achievement for anyone who takes part. Perhaps the best part of this well run event is the very real sense of community and support that exists among those taking part. I certainly felt it as I snapped throughout the day. These are families who are doing something very personal and important to them and I salute them for it.

Now in only its second year, the London Landmarks Half Marathon is already a blazing success with participants and supporters alike. Owned and organised by the Tommy’s charity it also provides opportunity for other charities like the brilliant MS Society to get involved and raise money through their own supporters.

This was my second year photographing the half marathon for the MS Society and you can already feel the growth of the event. The crowds were bigger and buzzier this year. The number of runners had increased and the atmosphere was amazing. It didn’t harm that the weather was beautiful and Spring-like. Shooting running events like this is one of my principal skills and a little part of what bonds me to the art of photography. Capturing split-second, frozen moments of joy and determination always brings me pleasure and hopefully does the same for those caught in the frame!

Guy's Urban Challenge 2019

The London Landmarks Half Marathon