Welcome to the website of GLYN MARSTON.     'Walsall's award winning and World record breaking athlete'           Glyn Marston has long been heralded as Walsall's true sporting hero and a real Ambassador to his sport and his Town. With a long C.V. that includes his feats of running across THE GRAND CANYON in the 'Rim to Rim challenge' , running from Paris to  London,running in races of 155 miles nonstop running,breaking World Records for treadmill running (including the seven day World Treadmill Record) and running in over 100 Marathons and Ultra distance challenges Worldwide it is small wonder that Glyn Marston has  become  famous for his ULTRA DISTANCE RUNNING and Charity Fundraising.                                                                                                    Glyn Marston has shown so much dedication to his sport and charity fundraising that it cost him his health and Glyn was forced into retirement from running following a complete knee replacement but Glyn's dedication to fundraising continues despite his injury and he has now successfully cycled from JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDS END in ten days and taken on a unique challenge,which was a first of it's kind.. 'The Triple Tower Challenge'- 1,600 miles of gruelling cycling from the Leaning tower of Pisa to the Eiffel Tower and then onto Blackpool Tower.                                                              Although there are some folk whom have bestowed themselves with alias's and unofficial titles in a bid to gain self publicity, Glyn Marston is proud to have become so respected that his name alone has given him recognition for his great work and with many newspapers, sporting publications and Television presenters all referring to him as a True Ambassador to the West Midlands.                       Quotes from the media ........    "Glyn Marston,Walsall's Running Ambassador breaks another World record...." - Jim Dunton, Express & Star    "Willenhall's Running Supremo collects another award ...." - Catherine Ryan, Exprss & Star   "The Sporting Ambassador for the West Midlands notches up another truimph" - Lyndsey Doyle. BBC Midlands Today          "Britains top Ultra Distance runner, Glyn Marston plans another challenge of stamina" - Lyndsey Hunt. Express & Star           "Glyn Marston is a true Sporting Ambassador to Walsall" - various readers whom have submitted letters to local media          "Glyn Marston's dedication to charity fundraising and ultimate athletics is outstanding" - Vicki Michelle, Actress.   "Glyn has been a True inspiration to everyone through his sporting achievements,I wish him well in the future" - Dame Kelly Holmes.   "Thanks to Glyn Marston for his expertise and supporting me by pacing me on the London Marathon 2004" - Nell McAndrew, Model.   "Glyn Marston has long been considered as this region’s Sporting Hero and has been seen as an Ambassador to his sport and the Town of Walsall from his feats of ULTRA DISTANCE RUNNING and MARATHON RUNNING of which he has challenged races all over the World"....................... .................................................    Daniel Mole,  Walsall FC                 Express and Star Local heroes awards 2007            HiQ Hero Finalist for Walsall 2010                                  Walsall's Hall of Fame to honour all of Walsall's Hero's                  Walsall's Hall of Fame 'Roll of Honour' featured         Glyn Marston's name                    The Silver Cross of St.George, awarded to Glyn by 'This England' Magazine.

GLYN MARSTON     THUD,SWEAT and TEARS. The Autobiography of Glyn Marston. On sale now from www.amazon.com and all good book shops.       The finish line of the 145 mile Grand Union Canal Race     SNEYD STRDERS RUNNING CLUB     Royal invite in recognition of Glyn's charity work Whereas Glyn was granted a Personal Audience with HRH The Queen - and yes they talked of running!         Blind Dave Heeley and Glyn Marston- Good friend Dave helped Glyn to get his event banner autographed by Celebrities. John O'Groats to Lands End 2009             Nell McAndrew         Dame Kelly Hlomes 'Good luck Message'             Penny Smith