On Sunday 28 October 22 runners took to the streets at the London O2 Arena to Run to the Beat in aid of Renewable World.  It was a crisp, sunny day and the runners shivered in their Renewable World vests at the start line. But one mile in and everyone had warmed up – it was impossible not to, with 13 stages pumping out music at every mile. The atmosphere was fantastic and London looked beautiful; I (almost) wished I was one of the runners...

If you’ve been bitten by the Olympic bug and fancy soaking up some of the 2012 atmosphere then why not take on a sporting challenge of your own? Run to the Beat is a unique, musical half marathon which takes place on Sunday 28th October around the East London Olympic zone. The event has become so popular it sold out in record time this year but never fear, Renewable World still has charity places available.