Next month Team Panathlon will be hitting the streets of the capital for the London Marathon – and we’ve (just about) caught up with two of them to ask how their preparation is going!
Our four runners – Ellie and Victoria, plus Kedi Huang from Aspen and Georgina Stevens from the Woodland Group – are all from our funders and sponsors, and we are hugely grateful for their continuing support.
Ellie Cloves from RBC Brewin
What’s been the best thing about marathon training so far?
So far, I am loving marathon training. I have been extremely lucky in that most of my training runs have been on the Welsh coast, Dartmoor or in the Shropshire countryside, so I am constantly distracting myself from running with stunning views! Moreover, I am loving how running has made me feel. Coming from being a novice, every long run I complete feels like an achievement that I can be proud of.
What’s been the worst thing about marathon training so far?
The worst thing about training has been the weather. I don’t think I have had a run where it hasn’t rained during this training block, which has meant sometimes (especially after work) it has been extremely hard to motivate myself. However, I do enjoy the post-run endorphin rush and the excuse to relax for the rest of the day.
How is the fundraising going?
Fundraising is going well; I have a bake sale and a raffle coming up which will hopefully help me to get to my target!
How are you feeling about the big day now?
With it being my first marathon (and as a novice runner), I am a bit nervous. I have only recently gone over 10 miles with my plan, so the marathon length still seems a bit daunting. However, primarily I am feeling excited. I can’t wait to be part of the marathon atmosphere, push myself to my limits and see how I feel when I am doing it – although equally I am excited for the post-marathon meal.
Victoria Karpinski from JSS
What’s been the best thing about marathon training so far?
Endorphins!
What’s been the worst thing about marathon training so far?
Running in the dark and/or rain.
How is the fundraising going?
Not well as I was a late entry but hopeful for a final influx!
How are you feeling about the big day now?
Nervous, excited, terrified!
