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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
