Good Morning Britain reporter to tackle Great Birmingham Run.
Good Morning Britain news reporter and former ITV Central News co-host, Philippa Tomson has signed up to take on the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 18th October.
It will be a sixth half marathon for Philippa, who has already completed this year’s Morrisons Great North Run.
She said: “I’m delighted to be coming home for the Great Birmingham Run, having lived and worked in this great city for many years. I’m sure the atmosphere will be amazing and I intend to enjoy every minute of my feet pounding those pavements.”
Born in York, Philippa trained as a reporter on the Midlands-based Express & Star newspaper at the age of 18. After her working her way up to chief reporter, she embarked on a broadcasting career.
In 2002, Philippa joined ITV Central in Birmingham, working as producer, reporter and presenter, regularly co-hosting the 6pm main programme with long-standing anchor Bob Warman.
In 2006, she was asked to co-present ITV’s North East Tonight and Border’s Lookaround. She was honoured with two Presenter of the Year awards from the Royal Television Society, in 2010 and 2012.
To sign up to the run, visit: www.greatrun.org/Birmingham