RSBC interviews Shan Sundaram from NYC who is running TCS London Marathon 2023 at the age of 70

April 19, 2023
Kevin McNulty of RSBC interviews Shan Sundaram from NYC who is running TCS London Marathon 2023 at the age of 70.
Shan started running just over 4 years ago and has taken part in marathons and half marathons all over the world raising money for good causes. Shan is a talented artist also and records his journeys in his sketch book along the way.
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