Freddie Latham describes himself as a cheeky, loving and inspirational person.
He says he started running with his Dad, 'Grumpy Nick', in 2017 and - like Forest Gump - he hasn't stopped since.
Freddie has completed the London Marathon twice.
Freddie's myth to bust
"Non-verbal people can't contribute and join in with everyone else. Even though I can't speak, I can hear and understand what's being said. Don't ignore us."
Top facts about Freddie Latham
Disability: Global Development Delay. Freedie is also non-verbal and communicates through a tablet and speech synthesiser software
Location: Hertfordshire
Likes: Running, surfing the internet, peas and roast potatoes
Dislikes: Fruit, numbers and sudden noise.
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