Newcastle teacher, 60, to mark retirement by completing unique marathon challenge
19-07-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Newcastle teacher, 60, to mark retirement by completing unique marathon challenge

Retiring Newcastle teacher Jon Strong is set to complete his A-Z marathon list, with most under three hours 30 minutes as his personal best stands at two hours 58 minutes.
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