A former Team GB Olympian says he is “excited” ahead of BBC Hereford & Worcester’s attempt to set a new Guinness World Record.
Steve Cram, a silver medallist in the 1,500m at the 1984 games, set the station the challenge of running the fastest half marathon while presenting a live radio show.
That challenge has fallen to executive producer Tim Boswell who must complete the Worcester City Half Marathon in under two hours and 30 minutes on Sunday.
The runner turned athletics commentator said: “He’s going to have so much to talk about. We’re so looking forward to it and it’s our biggest ever Worcester City Run – it gets bigger every year.”
Rebecca Ward, an official adjudicator for Guinness World Records, said in order for the record to stand the show must follow some strict rules.
“The programme itself must be a regular scheduled radio broadcast and the person running must keep presenting,” she said.
“They must feature heavily in the broadcast but they can have co-presenters and guests.”
Speaking ahead of the record attempt, Cram said he was looking forward to it.
“It is going to be a little bit warm at the weekend so people will need to be prepared for that.
“Worcester, as beautiful as ever, will give us a beautiful day and I’m 100% sure of that.”
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