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Mark Wright has been training for the London Marathon with the help of Olympic gold medallist Paula Radcliffe, revealing the runner has been "incredible".The former The Only Way is Essex star, 35, spoke of being mentored by the once-fastest female runner of all time, 48, in a chat with OK!: "You can't really beat it, can you? She’s incredible. When you're training for something like this, you always take advice on Google or people you know, who have done it everyone gives you different advice, but I just stuck with her expertise and advice." He added: "And of course, it was the best. Because she's the best of all time." Mark - who has finally moved into his epic Essex mansion - revealed he has been working with Paula for around two years after originally signing up to do the marathon last year.

As the BBC Sports Personality of the Year celebrates its 70th anniversary this week, OK! chats exclusively to one of its most iconic winners - long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe. Paula, 49, won the trophy back in 2002, becoming the first woman to do so in over a decade, and beating a certain footballing golden boy.

Michelle Keegan has given fans a glimpse of her new TV role as she poses on Instagram. The former Coronation Street star shared a snap on her Instagram Stories on Thursday (August 25).

Mark Wright has revealed how devastated he was last year when he injured himself before his big race.The former TOWIE star is currently gearing up to run the TCS London Marathon this year, despite his painful injury last year.Mark is also fronting Flora’s Get Towns Active campaign which aims to encourage people across the UK & Ireland to take steps towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.READ MORE: Mark Wright confirms reunion with wife Michelle Keegan as she snubs his one 'request'As part of the movement, the radio host is returning to tackle the TCS London Marathon.Last year, Mark suffered a calf tear in the final days of the run-up before the race.As a result, he was forced to pull out of the marathon which was a "difficult decision" for the star.However, this year he is being mentored by running pro Paula Radcliffe.Mark exclusively told the Daily Star: "It was so upsetting I'm not gonna lie. To get injured at that point, especially after all that training and I've always wanted to do the marathon."But look, I'm here this year, and I feel like I'm going to get a better time because I prepared even better than last year, and I've learned from my mistakes"I'm taking extra precautions.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterThe London Marathon 2021 is finally here, and a bunch of celebrities are getting ready to take on the challenge.A number of famous faces are attempting to run the 26.2 miles for a range of amazing charities and causes.TOWIE's Mark Wright should have been among those taking part this year, including former England captain Andrew Strauss, theatre star Carrie Hope Fletcher and Virgin Radio DJ Chris Evans.Unfortunately, the TV star is said to be "absolutely gutted" after having to pull out of the London Marathon after taring a muscle.

Paula Radcliffe, won the London Marathon, not once, not twice, but three times – as well as the New York marathon an equal amount during her career. She also held the Women's World Marathon Record with an almost unimaginably fast time of 2:15:25 for 16 years until 2019.

BBC dance show Strictly Come Dancing back in 2017.The long-distance runner has now revealed why she declined the request and hasn’t changed her mind.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, she said she would “definitely not” sign up for the show.“Strictly have [approached me], but I cannot dance, I really can’t dance, it’s my worst nightmare.“That one I couldn’t see happening and I think at the minute, I’m just trying to juggle things around my kids and my family.“So, I kind of don’t have to spend time away from them for too long at one time.”Paula lives in Monaco, France with her long-term husband and their children Isla and Raphael.The Chase's Paul Sinha unable to pursue part of career due to illnessIn the same chat, she praised hospital

Loose Women star added after revealing the couple's earlier heartache."We love you all to the moon and back.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones sparks frenzy with BAFTAs appearanceA post shared by Paula Radcliffe (@paula_radcliffe)On learning of the diagnosis, the runner added: “The tumour had grown a fair bit, once we found out, obviously you have that bit where you’re feeling guilty as a parent thinking, ’Is it something I did wrong? Is it something I should’ve picked up on sooner?’“Once we had a diagnosis and a treatment plan, we really just focused on sticking to the plan, we had a lot of faith in the doctors, who was telling us the prognosis was good.“The tumour did shrink with the chemotherapy.”Paula shares Isla and 10-year-old son Raphael with her husband Gary Lough.She previously revealed that her daughter was just as competitive as her when it came to

Keely Hodgkinson was hailed as Britain’s newest athletics star by Dina Asher-Smith after conquering Europe at her first attempt.

The shorter, gloomy days of autumn and winter may not seem an obvious time to take up running.

App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store .TCS has developed the official mobile app for the fifth year and added great new features. The most important of these is that runners will be able to log their 26.2 mile run to enable them to participate in the virtual event.

SHE was the first woman to get a job as a football writer on a tabloid newspaper – but last year died of cancer, aged just 56. Sun journalist Vikki Orvice had worked here for 24 years and interviewed stars including David Beckham as well as athletics champs Mo Farah, Paula Radcliffe and Jessica Ennis-Hill.

Paula Radcliffe has confirmed that her father Peter died in hospital – and made an emotional tribute to the NHS staff who looked after him.