Darren Smith, from Blaby in Leicestershire, will take on the 26.2-mile (42.1km) course on Sunday
A lawyer is to run the London marathon to raise money for a charity which supports people with learning difficulties
Mr Smith said: "The training is hard work and I didn't fully appreciate what goes on behind the scenes to get you ready for the start line."I've always run, but never more than 10Ks or half-marathons.
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