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Jake Smith is a prominent British long-distance runner currently competing for the dsm-firmenich Running Team. After a significant career break due to RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) & multiple stress fractures, he made a successful competitive comeback in 2025 & is now targeting the 2026 London Marathon. As of February 2026, Smith is in a heavy training block, recently completing a high-volume camp in Monte Gordo, Portugal. London Marathon 2026: He has publicly set a target time of 2:09:29 for the race on 26 April 2026. Coaching: He is currently coached by the husband-and-wife team of Gav and Jo Pavey. Immediate Schedule: He is preparing for the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2026 as part of his build-up.
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Hannah Irwin is the Northern Ireland record holder for the 10K on the road. She is also the record holder for the half marathon and the track 10,000 metres. She has represented GB both on the track at the European 10,000 metres cup and the European road running championships in the half marathon and represented Northern Ireland in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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