SUMMARY OF OUR THIRD LONDON MARATHON INFORMATION SESSION HELD ON APRIL 2 2025

On April 2nd Scoliosis Support & Research held their third London Marathon information session at the their office in London and on Zoom. This podcast, part of the Scoliosis Support & Research Training Support series, summarises the session and covers both last minute training and race day planning. Will from the charity details the support runners will get on race day, with a big cheer zone planned for Mile 21. Good luck everyone!

For more podcasts from Scoliosis Support & Research head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/ssrrunnersupport. We have two channels, one on runner stories from some of our current and previous fundraisers and this channel. If you'd to be the focus on one or find out more about supporting us at your next running event please contact Will by emailing will.thommes@ssr.org.uk.

 

PODCAST NOTES

Keywords

 

marathon, fundraising, cheer zone, tapering, race day, Scoliosis Support & Research, training, logistics, emotional journey, spectator support

 

Summary

 

In this podcast, Will and Tim discuss the upcoming marathon, focusing on fundraising success, the importance of support from friends and family, and the logistics of race day. They emphasise the need for a cheer zone, the tapering period for runners, and the significance of the expo. The conversation highlights the emotional journey of marathon running and encourages participants to enjoy the experience.

takeaways

• We've crushed the record for the amount raised by the charity in the London Marathon .
• This is the final push for fundraising before the marathon.
• The current group of runners is the best I've seen in 20 years.
• Creating a cheer zone will boost morale during the race.
• Spectator support is crucial, especially in the second half of the race.
• The taper period is essential for recovery before race day.
• Use the taper period to plan logistics and fundraising efforts.
• The expo is an important part of the marathon experience.
• This year, we aim to be part of the biggest marathon in history.
• Enjoy every moment of the race, especially the emotional finish.

Titles

• Marathon Fundraising Success and Community Spirit
• Creating a Supportive Cheer Zone for Runners

Sound Bites

• "We've crushed the record."
• "This is the final push."
• "It's by far the best group of runners."
• "Create a cheer zone for the charity."
• "This is the taper period now."

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Fundraising Success

02:56 Creating a Cheer Zone for Support

05:58 Spectator Support and Logistics

08:49 Tapering and Final Preparations

11:56 Expo and Race Day Logistics

18:02 Race Day Experience and Emotional Journey