DESPITE HIS INJURY CHALLENGES STEPHEN BATTLED TO A GREAT TIME IN LONDON!

Stephen had his fair share of injury challenges during his training, including a fall in a warm up event that led to badly bruised ribs and a bad knee that needed a cortisone injection a few days before the London Marathon...and there was the heat on race day. No worries, he still battled through to a great time and smashed his fundraising target!

Here's Stephen's Just Giving page if you'd like to make a donation.

If you'd like to follow in Stephen's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will [e-mail]. Thank you.

To find out more about scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk

PODCAST NOTES

Keywords   marathon, training, fundraising, race day, nutrition, challenges, running tips, Stephen, London Marathon, Scoliosis Support   Summary   In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Stephen, who shares his experiences running the London Marathon for Scoliosis Support and Research. Stephen discusses the highs and lows of his training journey, including injuries and setbacks, as well as the excitement of race day. He emphasises the importance of planning, nutrition, and adapting to race conditions. Stephen also shares insights into his fundraising efforts, highlighting the significance of early engagement and targeted communication. The conversation concludes with reflections on lessons learned and the future of running and fundraising.   Takeaways

• The atmosphere of running a marathon is unparalleled.
• Training can be unpredictable with injuries and illnesses.
• Planning is crucial for race day success.
• Nutrition strategy is essential during the marathon.
• Fundraising requires early and targeted efforts.
• Personalized communication can enhance fundraising success.
• Mental preparation is as important as physical training.
• Long runs are vital for building confidence and endurance.
• Adapting to race day conditions is key to performance.
• Future races may require innovative fundraising strategies.

Titles

• Running Through Challenges: Stephen's Marathon Journey
• From Training to Triumph: A Marathon Story

Sound Bites

• "It was a fun day."
• "It's just about planning."
• "You need to get in early."
• "People are very receptive."
• "We live to fight another day."

Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Marathon Challenges 03:11 Training Journey and Setbacks 06:00 Race Day Preparations 09:01 Race Strategy and Nutrition 12:03 Fundraising Efforts and Strategies 17:00 Lessons Learned from the Marathon 19:55 Future of Running and Fundraising