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15/05/2024

London Marathon for The Rainforest Foundation UK x Bond Morgan 🌳

Raised £1,451 and there’s still time to donate 🙏🏼

15/05/2024

London Marathon 2024 – Rainforest Foundation UK

The marathon as we know it today was inspired by the legendary run of Pheidippides, an ancient Greek soldier. According to legend, he ran approximately 26 miles from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens in 490 B.C. to announce the Greek victory over the Persians. The modern marathon was introduced as a competitive event in the inaugural modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896. The idea for this race was proposed by Frenchman Michel Bréal, who was inspired by the ancient story of Pheidippides. The marathon distance was standardized to 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) in the 1908 London Olympics to accommodate the British royal family's viewing preferences.

My experience running the London Marathon was an incredible experience. The atmosphere, crowds, and iconic landmarks along the route made it unforgettable. The course is challenging, especially with its inclines and sheer distance. Pacing myself throughout the race was hard near to the end and dealing with the fatigue in my legs was particularly tough. I started too quickly, and by the time I got to Canary Wharf, I wanted to see the finish line, but seeing my friends cheering me on gave me an extra energy boost. So, a massive thank you to them, that was such a great feeling!
Walking 20k steps the day before, and running an extra 5k on top of the marathon distance on the day shows incredible determination and endurance, I never knew I had but I will follow the strict blue line next time, that’s for sure. You could say my first marathon was an ultra-marathon without any choice in the matter.

What kept you going?

Having sweets handed to you while you pushed through to reach Big Ben, waiting for that finish line to appear was sweet bliss. It's amazing how those little treats can provide the extra motivation needed to push through those final miles.
One lovely lady helped me start moving again near to the end, thank you to her.

Did you walk?

Yes, I started power walking after the 19-mile sign, my legs were on fire, I felt sick after taking my fourth gel, this was the longest distance I had trained for, so in my head I thought 7 miles isn’t far to go. Little rests helped me pick up the pace again.

What was your favourite post-marathon treat?

Espresso martini, vodka cranberry and tapas at The Trafalgar, stunning views of London on the roof top and everyone clapped you as you walked by.

My results?

Reflecting on my experience is key to improving for next time. Perhaps focus more on pacing, hydration, or fueling strategies to optimise my performance. I completed the distance in 3h 40m, but because I took all the wide parts of the road to give myself breathing space, I ran 5k extra making my overall time 4h13m.
I have raised £1,451 so far for The Rainforest Foundation UK, and there is still time to donate to this great cause.

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Will you do it again?

Yes! I started running a year ago for my mental health, it's the best feeling for your mind, body and soul. Pick up those running trainers and get out there, you don’t know where it may take you. Good Luck!

My passion for the environment and sustainab ility started at a very young age. I was always drawn to the beauty of the world and how we can continue to protect the climate , communities, and all s pe

09/12/2023

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Hello Everyone!

I’m running the London Marathon in April 2024, for the Rainforest Foundation UK

If you would like to sponsor, please click the link below, this will be greatly appreciated.

Preserve and Protect.🌳💦🐸🐆🦜🦧

Thank you,

My passion for the environment and sustainab ility started at a very young age. I was always drawn to the beauty of the world and how we can continue to protect the climate , communities, and all s pe

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