I’m running the London Marathon 2025 in memory of my Mum-In-Law Helena
My Updates
95kg Deadlift PB
Friday 13th Sep This morning I managed a 95kg dead lift. I continue to make really good progress in my overall fitness and really proud with how far I've come along in such a short time. I also ran 5km just to continue to keep those legs moving! Share
13K run PB
Sunday 8th Sep This morning I decided to go on a long run and try and increase the distance as previously ran 10K. I managed to achieve 13K, so really pleased with the progress I'm making. It was the first time wearing my new shoes, perhaps a mistake to hit that sort of distance without bedding them in on shorter runs but I was determined to beat the 10K target. Share
Golf charity day!
Wednesday 4th Sep To support the fundraising for the Marathon next year, we have organised a charity golf day at Whetstone Golf Club. It's on October 19th from 13:00. I really love my golf and this will be a great way to have fun, raise some money and raise awareness of the great work Asthma + Lung UK do. Share
PB 67.5kg bench press
Wednesday 4th Sep This morning I achieved 67.5kgs on the bench press, so making some real steady strides with the fitness. I also decided to do a 5K run this morning, unfortunately not in my new shoes as they sent the wrong colour. I've got the pair I wanted on the way now, so hoping to get in a run or two by the end of the week. The trainers I went for are ASICS GT 2000 12, really comfy and am looking forward to getting more miles in! Share
Leicester 10K October 13th
Monday 2nd Sep Hi all, over the weekend I have entered the Leicester 10K on October 13th! Which will be my first proper running event, I am also looking to run a half marathon in November time but once I have more I will update you! I did my gait Analysis at Runners Need in Leicester at the weekend, great service and managed to get a new pair of running shoes, these should be with me either Tues/Weds this week and am looking forward to giving them a try! Share
£500 raised so far!
Friday 30th Aug Big thankyou to everyone who has helped raise £500 so far! I still have a way to go to reach the £2000 milestone but am heading in the right direction.
70kg squats PB
Wednesday 28th Aug This morning achieved my PB in squatting 70kgs on my back! It felt very heavy this morning, but great to strengthen the legs! Share
10K Target Distance
Monday 26th Aug Today I set off on my longest distance run with the target of 10K which I managed to reach in 1hr 15 mins. It's quite hilly around Lutterworth so I thought that was good achievement. Another milestone reached as I continue to push for further distances in my training. Share
Deadlift PB - 80kg
Friday 23rd Aug Today I hit my PB of 80kg Deadlift! Training still going well and continue to suprise myself with the progress being made! Thankyou everyone for your continued support and sponsorship. Share
Back from Holiday
Wednesday 21st Aug I had a lovely holiday to Switzerland and France. Whilst I was away my training didn't stop, I managed to do video sessions with my personal trainer to keep working on my fitness. Since I've returned I've continued with the PT work plus getting the running in aswell. Every run I'm definitely feeling stronger so the hard work is paying off. Soon I will be attending park runs aswell as earmarking a couple of events later on in the year as I get towards the marathon goal.
Personal Best!
Friday 2nd Aug This week has been a really good week in achieving my personal best with my Dead Lift and Bench Press at my PT sessions.
Training ongoing!
Wednesday 31st Jul Hi all! So currently I am doing PT sessions 3 times a week (a month in so far and surviving!) This is to increase my fitness and currently completely runs up to 6K so far! Training is going well, and over the next few months will be increasing the distance and continue building up my fitness to give myself the best possible chance! I will continue to add to the blog, as looking at other fund raising initiatives to help reach my target. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Great cause Simon you’ll smash it!
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Best of luck with training and go smash it xx
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Go smash it !!
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Smash it, mate!
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Good luck Si! You're going to smash this 🏃♂️
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Fantastic effort and an amazing cause! You’ve got this 💪
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Amazing Simon. You are going to smash it and we're all behind you.
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Good luck Simon!
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