Bodysocks Inflatable Rhino Costume

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She also wrote 'Families and Volunteers' on her boots to salute her co-workers: "they are all so wonderful and inspiring and I feel honoured to work with them," she says. Tie up your shoes and grab your costume, because the London Marathon – the yearly event that unites thousands of runners – is upon us. Taking things further, another predicted Rhino could be on for Masked Singer victory, writing: “Charlie Simpson’s voice is amazing and I think he could be the first male winner of the series” This will not be Kirk’s first marathon and, although he will not be running for a charity, he is using the event’s major reach to encourage more people to discover their surroundings.

This creative mother of two has already accumulated plenty of miles (having achieved her best time so far during the London Marathon 2021) but, this year, she decided to try a "different angle". For the future, the elite runner promises that he has more records he'd like to attempt — and we cannot wait to see them! For this year's London Marathon, Thomas will run for two charities that are close to his heart and personal life: the Little Princess Trust and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Not ones to shy away from adventure or the unusual, Dave and Johnny gladly accepted the donation and challenged Todd-Jones to join them in running the London Marathon – in the 12 kg costume. Realising its potential in raising awareness for rhino conservation at a time when many people were unaware of the existential crisis facing rhinos, Todd-Jones accepted the challenge and became the first ever runner to wear the suit, in 1992. During an interview with former Scotland goalkeeper Bob Wilson, while running over London Bridge, his response – when asked how much running in a rhino suit hurt – was “not as much as a bullet hurts a rhino”. The record-holder for the fastest marathon dressed as a three-dimensional animal (female) is Elly McMeehan (UK), a fellow Rhinoceros runner for Save the Rhino, who completed the London Marathon in 2017 in 5 hours, 44 minutes and 20 seconds.

Fastest marathon in pyjamas (male)

I ran the London Marathon in 2010 but did not really get into running until my son was 18 months old," she explains. "I participated in the 2020 virtual London Marathon and really enjoyed doing the longer miles.” The fastest-ever rhino costume marathon was recorded at the 2021 London Marathon, with Chris “Rhino Boy” Green completing the 26.2 mile route in 04:06:25. Chris is attempting a new world record at the 2022 London Marathon, so watch this space! All these adventures are yet more reasons why I’m even more grateful to rhinos and to all the people who are helping me to get the message out there. So, onceagain, I’d like to say a huge thank you to WSR for everything you have done and are doing to help this cause!

After this experience, Harry was determined to work to protect the rhinos in whatever way he could – and running a full marathon in a rhino costume was how he decided to do it.Apparently, Thomas’ nine-year-old son did not think his dad could beat such a long-standing record! My grandmother was born and raised in South London, and my mom spent several years as a child in London. I love exploring the city and my family’s old stomping grounds, and what better way to explore than on foot over 26 miles?” The secret to his success? A steadfast training regime made of half marathons and eating a big bowl of porridge every morning. Although he plans to train in his costume, he says he might do so only in the early morning. Mine and my colleagues’ job entailed staying up at night and following the rhinos around, armed, making sure they were safe.”

After setting an ambitious personal goal, Charinya dedicated the year to running and aims to compete in all the four major marathons: after the recent success of Tokyo 2023, she is now aiming for London, Chicago, and New York City.After taking a good look inside his wardrobe, Kirk decided that jeans and flannel shirt would be the perfect outfit to shake up his routine and try to attempt a record in London! This year’s London Marathon will mark 30 years of the iconic rhino costume, which has become a familiar and much-loved sight on the streets of London, as well as in plenty of events around the world.