Michael Woodward has only had 11 weeks of training, but he got himself a coach and fully committed himself to the challenge of running the London Marathon. He also came up with a great way of fundraising that made his £2500 much easier than he first thought. With plenty of time still to go the amount raised could get close to £3500. But will he hit his new target race time of 3.30?
Here's Michael's fundraising page if you'd like to sponsor him.
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PODCAST NOTES
- Michael chose to run for Kidney Research UK due to a family connection.
- Training for the marathon has been challenging due to work commitments.
- Having a running coach has been crucial for Michael's training success.
- Community support from the running club has been invaluable.
- Michael aims for a sub-4 hour marathon but also wants to enjoy the experience.
- He emphasises the importance of pacing during races to avoid burnout.
- Fundraising has been a mix of personal outreach and corporate sponsorships.
- Social media played a key role in his fundraising efforts.
- Michael plans to continue running after the marathon, aiming for shorter races.
- The running community is supportive and encourages personal growth.
- Running for a Cause: Michael's Marathon Journey
- From Training to Triumph: Michael's Marathon Story
- "It's just more family connection."
- "I've signed up to a running coach."
- "Finding places to run is quite easy."
- "It's the massive rewards for the training."
- "I went round to the companies who we work for."