Episode 1
Gareth Thomas trains a group of people to run a marathon. Gareth arrives in Deri to meet the ladies, aged between 17 and 60, who will be running a marathon in 120 days time.
Showing as part of Live Longer Wales.
In this first episode, Gareth (Alfie) Thomas is confronted with the enormity of the task ahead: a group of ladies from the village of Deri - aged 17 to 60 - all of them hardened social animals who together like to eat, drink and be merry - and who are now facing up to the fallout from their good life: weight issues, high blood pressure, smoking habits and creaking bones to name but a few of their collective lifestyle ailments. No sooner does Alfie arrive in the village than he's sorely tempted to turn away in despair, but his growing love and respect for the ladies, and their warmth and openness in return, persuade him to persevere. But with only 120 days to the marathon, a near miracle will be needed - so is Alfie just deluding the ladies and himself?
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The journey begins
Duration: 01:58
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Gareth contemplates the challenge (trail)
Duration: 00:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Sara Allen |
| Series Producer | Ian Durham |
| Executive Producer | Martyn Ingram |
Broadcast
- Fri 25 Sep 2015 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales HD & Wales only
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