Wellingborough firefighter prepares to run marathon in full kitA firefighter is preparing to run the London
Marathon wearing a full uniform - complete with breathing apparatus. Ronnie Sherratt, who is based at Wellingborough
and Rushden stations in Northamptonshire, will appear in the big race for the
fifth time. He said this year's event was likely to be his last, so he wanted
to add the extra challenge of protective clothing and equipment. He will run in
memory of his friend and raise money for charity. Mr Sherratt was no stranger
to tough challenges. As well as completing four marathons in the capital, he
was part of a winning team in the 2023 British Firefighter
Challenge in Manchester. That competition involved various tasks in
full kit such as pulling a fire hose, dragging a 70kg (11st) dummy and moving a
heavy weight with a hammer. Although the London Marathon would not involve any
task apart from running, Mr Sherratt would wear "full structural
firefighting kit, full breathing apparatus set with a cylinder on my back, and
a firefighter helmet."
BBC World News