FANCY RUNNING 100 HALF MARATHONS?

Andrew Ogierman is about to run his 100th half marathon. London Landmarks on April 6 2025 is a great way to bring up a fantastic milestone and there's plenty more to come. Listen to Andrew's account of his running journey that has taken him to some incredible destinations and also includes 14 marathons, including a Captain Tom style virtual marathon during Covid.

If you'd like to support Andrew's fundraising efforts for his 100th here's his Just Giving link.

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords

 

running, half marathon, fundraising, race experiences, Andrew Ogierman, running journey, charity, COVID impact, travel, memorable moments

 

Summary

 

In this episode of the Runners Stories podcast, Tim Rogers interviews Andrew Ogierman, who is about to complete his 100th half marathon. Andrew shares his journey from his first race at the Great North Run in 2001 to his experiences in various major and smaller races around the world. He discusses the charm of smaller races, the impact of COVID on running events, and his shift in focus from time to enjoyment in running. Andrew also highlights his fundraising efforts for Thames Valley Air Ambulance and the importance of personal connections in charity work. The conversation concludes with reflections on future goals and the significance of community engagement in running.

 

Takeaways

• Andrew is about to complete his 100th half marathon.
• His first race was the Great North Run in 2001.
• He finds the half marathon to be a magical distance.
• Smaller races offer a unique and intimate experience.
• He raised £2,300 by running a marathon in his garden during COVID.
• Andrew aims to give back to Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
• He has a range of personal bests in the two-hour mark.
• He didn't join a running club until mid-2004.
• The London Marathon is becoming increasingly popular.
• Persistence is key in fundraising efforts.

Titles

• Running Towards 100: Andrew's Journey
• The Half Marathon Experience: A Personal Story
• From Great North to Global: Andrew's Race Adventures
• The Beauty of Smaller Races in Running

Sound Bites

• "I'm about to do my 100th half marathon."
• "I did the Great North Run in 2001."
• "The half is a magical distance for average athletes."
• "I have a whole host of times in the two hour range."
• "I didn't join a running club until mid 2004."
• "I raised £2,300 running a marathon in my garden."
• "I want to give back to Thames Valley Air Ambulance."
• "You have to be persistent in fundraising."

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to Andrew's Running Journey

02:50 Experiences in Major Races

05:57 The Charm of Smaller Races

09:04 Traveling for Races: A Global Perspective

11:57 Memorable Moments and Lessons Learned

14:54 The Shift in Focus: From Time to Enjoyment

18:05 Fundraising and Personal Connections

20:59 The Impact of COVID on Running Events

23:50 Future Goals and Aspirations

27:13 Charity Work and Community Engagement

30:09 Final Thoughts and Reflections