LONDON MARATHON SET TO GO AHEAD ON SUNDAY by Benson Agoha

The London Marathon is set to go ahead on Sunday as scheduled despite fears that there might be a repeat of hurtful acts that saw too explosions rocking the recent Boston Marathon.

According to the Independent, "Extra police and security personnel will be stationed along the route as one of a number of extra measures being put in place by the organisers of Sunday's London Marathon following consultations with the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor's office."

The marathon code-named VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON, enjoins participants to defy the fear that the perpetrators of the Boston bombings intended to create.

Information at the website of the Virgin London Marathon include this one "Don't forget to check back on race day for real time updates on how the competitors are doing in the race." among several others.

Visit [http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/] for answers to frequently asked questions.