If like me your Sundays are made for lounging around on the sofa, eating fish finger sandwiches and wondering where all of the money you had on Saturday night has disappeared to; you’ll probably have completely missed the fact that this weekend just gone was host to the London Marathon.

That annual race where athletes, fitness fanatics and grown men dressed as chickens get together in one place to run twenty six miles around the streets of London, all in the name of charity.

According to insurance company Direct Line £7.5 million worth of MP3 players were making their way around London’s streets during the 28th annual marathon, this Sunday.

The head of Direct Line’s home insurance, Andrew Lowe said:

Running is a fantastic way of keeping fit, as those taking part in the London Marathon this weekend will testify. However anyone who goes running, whether in a race or just for fun, faces the challenge of carrying valuables when on the move.

People may not realise that as mobile phones and MP3 players get more advanced, and thus more expensive, they’ll need to ensure that they are adequately covered when they are outside during the summer.

Direct Line says it offers home insurance that will cover items such as MP3 players when you are out and about, away from your home. They also advise that you back up your music before you head out because while an insurance policy can pay to replace your MP3 player, your music can be irreplaceable.