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A TEXTBOOK BUILD UP TO THE BIG DAY; MELISSA IS ON TRACK (TOUCH WOOD!)
After months of training and fundraising Melissa continues to follow the playbook on how to train and fundraise for the London Marathon. With her longest long run complete and £2400 already raised everything looks good for a truly memorable race day. Will she hit her target time of 5 hours and will she raise the magical £3000? If you missed it here is a link to Episode 1.
Here's Melissa's Just Giving page if you'd like to make a donation.
If you'd like to follow in Melissa's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will [email protected]. Thank you.
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have four channels, one on training support, another on fundraising, a third on runner stories and a fourth on events. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com
PODCAST NOTES
Keywords
marathon, running, training, fundraising, race day, hydration, nutrition, headphones, support, expectations
Summary
In this episode, Tim and Melissa discuss her marathon preparation, training insights, race day planning, hydration strategies, and fundraising efforts. Melissa shares her experiences leading up to the race, including the importance of support from friends and family, her thoughts on using headphones during the race, and her expectations for performance. They also touch on future running goals and the significance of maintaining fitness post-marathon.
Takeaways
Melissa is feeling more prepared as the marathon approaches.
Training for a marathon requires flexibility and understanding of one's limits.
Hydration and nutrition strategies are crucial for long runs.
Crowd support can significantly enhance the race experience.
Fundraising for charity can be effectively done through social media and personal connections.
Titles
Marathon Preparation: Insights from Melissa
Training for Success: Melissa's Marathon Journey
Sound Bites
"You have done a marathon before."
"I want to enjoy the crowd."
"It's going to be chaos."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Marathon Preparation
02:34 Mental Resilience and Training Adjustments
05:33 Long Run Experiences and Hydration Strategies
08:22 Race Day Planning and Support Systems
11:06 Headphones in Running: Pros and Cons
13:55 Fundraising Journey and Strategies
16:48 Expectations for Race Day and Future Goals
Setting realistic expectations for race day can alleviate pressure.
Having a support system in place is vital for motivation.
It's important to enjoy the running experience and not just focus on performance.
Post-marathon, Melissa plans to take a break from long-distance training.
Future races include half marathons and shorter distances to maintain fitness.
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By The Sapphire Running ZoneAfter months of training and fundraising Melissa continues to follow the playbook on how to train and fundraise for the London Marathon. With her longest long run complete and £2400 already raised everything looks good for a truly memorable race day. Will she hit her target time of 5 hours and will she raise the magical £3000? If you missed it here is a link to Episode 1.
Here's Melissa's Just Giving page if you'd like to make a donation.
If you'd like to follow in Melissa's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will [email protected]. Thank you.
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have four channels, one on training support, another on fundraising, a third on runner stories and a fourth on events. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com
PODCAST NOTES
Keywords
marathon, running, training, fundraising, race day, hydration, nutrition, headphones, support, expectations
Summary
In this episode, Tim and Melissa discuss her marathon preparation, training insights, race day planning, hydration strategies, and fundraising efforts. Melissa shares her experiences leading up to the race, including the importance of support from friends and family, her thoughts on using headphones during the race, and her expectations for performance. They also touch on future running goals and the significance of maintaining fitness post-marathon.
Takeaways
Melissa is feeling more prepared as the marathon approaches.
Training for a marathon requires flexibility and understanding of one's limits.
Hydration and nutrition strategies are crucial for long runs.
Crowd support can significantly enhance the race experience.
Fundraising for charity can be effectively done through social media and personal connections.
Titles
Marathon Preparation: Insights from Melissa
Training for Success: Melissa's Marathon Journey
Sound Bites
"You have done a marathon before."
"I want to enjoy the crowd."
"It's going to be chaos."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Marathon Preparation
02:34 Mental Resilience and Training Adjustments
05:33 Long Run Experiences and Hydration Strategies
08:22 Race Day Planning and Support Systems
11:06 Headphones in Running: Pros and Cons
13:55 Fundraising Journey and Strategies
16:48 Expectations for Race Day and Future Goals
Setting realistic expectations for race day can alleviate pressure.
Having a support system in place is vital for motivation.
It's important to enjoy the running experience and not just focus on performance.
Post-marathon, Melissa plans to take a break from long-distance training.
Future races include half marathons and shorter distances to maintain fitness.