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Marathon Runners raise over £8,000 for the people Certitude supports.

  • Fundraising

We had an amazing day supporting our five London Marathon runners last week. They absolutely smashed their targets and are now enjoying a well-earned rest.

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Fundraising Manager, Seema Sharma, was there to help cheer on their progress and said

“It has been such a pleasure working with our marathon runners this year who, collectively have raised £8,464 – and the donations are still flying in! It has been a privilege to share in the highs and lows of their training journey. They’ve worked so hard, and now all of their fundraising efforts have paid off!

The money Ryan, Nick, Jack, Conor, and Johnny have raised will contribute to some incredible projects for the people we support across London. This includes Support a Skill project, Garden to Plate, Sonic Sound Club, Connect & Do and The Gate Creative Studio! We couldn’t run these projects without these valuable fundraising contributions!”

We spoke to our London Marathon runners a week after their run and found out some very important questions!

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Nicholas Dwyer

What were your biggest challenges during the run and how did you overcome them?
Not talking to anyone for 4 hours so ended up talking to myself.

In 3 words could you describe the atmosphere throughout the day? Special, loved, humbled.

What was your post-run meal?
Everything on the menu at Nando’s.

What will your next challenge be?
Ironman 70.3.

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Ryan Brotherton

What were your biggest challenges during the run and how did you overcome them?
Last 10k… getting my legs over the line… a pain that I have never felt.

In 3 words could you describe the atmosphere throughout the day?Untouchable, charitable & supportive.

What was your post-run meal?
Zizi – bread and cheese.

What will your next challenge be?
Plenty more… Brighton 2024.

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Johnny Nicholls

What were your biggest challenges during the run and how did you overcome them?
Cramping at the end, solution was to drink / throw Lucozade on my face.

In 3 words could you describe the atmosphere throughout the day?
Elated, Euphoric, Electric.

What was your post-run meal?
Half a slice of pizza (couldn’t eat anything).

What will your next challenge be?
Sub 1:30 @ Hackney half.

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Conor Gannon

What were your biggest challenges during the run and how did you overcome them?
Needing to go for a pee v needing to stay hydrated. Blisters. Wet shoes!

In 3 words could you describe the atmosphere throughout the day?
Buzzing, Community, Supportive.

What was your post-run meal?
Roast Chicken.

What will your next challenge be?
Thessaloniki Half Marathon in October.

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Jack Charman

What were your biggest challenges during the run and how did you overcome them?
Last 3 miles were the hardest miles of my life.

In 3 words could you describe the atmosphere throughout the day?Buzzing, amazing, incredible.

What was your post-run meal?
Dough balls, pizza express Pizza and big bar of dairy milk.

What will your next challenge be?
Beat my current marathon time if I do another marathon again.