Mayor: 'I'll run Rock 'n' Roll marathon'
Joe Anderson he was keen to join the anticipated 10,000 others who will take part.
Marc Waddington
Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, singer & songwriter Ian Prowse, Cllr Wendy Simon, Cabinet member for Culture, and Tom Godfrey from the Competitor Group, get in some quick training at the launch of the Rock N Roll Liverpool Marathon
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Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said he intended to take part in the country's first ever 'Rock and Roll Marathon', to be held in the city.
At a press conference at the BT Convention Centre today to launch the event Mayor Anderson said he was keen to join the anticipated 10,000 others who would take part.
He told the gathering: "Those who are in support of having a marathon in the city have been inundating me with requests for information, asking if we were going to run one.
"It was my intention that we did and I'm delighted with what we're now able to offer.
"I'm looking forward to it so much that I'm going to see my consultant to see if I can get a pacemaker fitted so I can take part. Well, at least for the last 250 yards!"
The run, which will take place in May next year, is the brainchild of US-based company the Competitor Group.
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The 'Rock and Roll Marathon' takes its name from the fact that bands perform on stages every mile along the route and a big concert takes place at the finish line.
The Competitor Group's Tom Godfrey, who spent his childhood in Liverpool, said: "This is an iconic place for music and that's why we are really excited to be holding it here.
"And we want to be able to display all the musical talent that is on offer here."
The 26-mile marathon and concert will take place on Sunday, May 25 next year.
Here's our choice of songs that could be performed during the marathon...
Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen
Keep on Running – Spencer Davis Group
Running on Empty – Jackson Browne
Run- Snow Patrol
Everybody wants to Run the World – Tears For Fears
Roadrunner – Jonathan Richman/Modern Lovers
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush-ed
...and some that might not be so welcome:
Keep on Moving – Sole II Sole
Toe Limit – Toe Unlimited
From a Distance – Sweat Midler
Give a Little Bit -Supercramp
Crocodile Shoes – Jimmy (Toe)Nail
Stride on Time – Black Box
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