Don’t Forget Your Gels

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! A CHALLENGE COMPLETED, BOTH ON AND OFF THE ROAD

Listen Later

Frank White set himself a challenge, to run 3 half marathons in a month for the Young Lives vs Cancer charity. He started with his local half in Bideford, then took on Bath and finished off with London Landmarks, one of the UK's biggest. How did he get on and how did his fundraising go? 

You can listen to Episode 1 here 

To help Frank raise a little bit more head to his fundraising page here 

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 the homepage.

PODCAST NOTES

Keywords
 
running, half marathon, fundraising, race report, personal best, London Landmarks, training, race day, charity, athlete
 
Summary
 
In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Frank White about his recent running challenges, including three half marathons in a month for charity. Frank shares his experiences from each race, detailing the differences in atmosphere, support, and personal achievements. He discusses his race day preparations, pacing strategies, and fueling techniques, culminating in a personal best at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Additionally, Frank reflects on his successful fundraising efforts for Young Lives vs Cancer and shares his future running plans.
 
Takeaways
  • Frank ran three half marathons in a month for charity.
  • He achieved a personal best of 1 hour 54 minutes.
  • The atmosphere at the London Landmarks was unmatched.
  • Pacing strategies were crucial for his success.
  • Proper fuelling made a significant difference in performance.
  • Frank's fundraising efforts exceeded his initial target.
  • He plans to continue participating in half marathons.
  • The support from friends and family was invaluable.
  • Experiencing iconic landmarks while running was surreal.
  • Frank is considering training for a full marathon next.
    • Titles
    • From Half Marathons to Personal Bests: Frank's Journey
    • Running for a Cause: Frank's Fundraising Challenge
      • Sound Bites
      • "I was aiming to try and get to 15"
      • "I got a PB hour 54 seven seconds"
      • "I upped my target again and upped it to 750"
        • Chapters
         
        00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode
        02:52 Frank's Half Marathon Challenge
        06:12 Race Experiences: Biddeford, Bath, and London Landmarks
        09:07 Preparation and Carb Loading for Race Day
        11:46 The Start of the London Landmarks Half Marathon
        14:55 Pacing Strategy and Early Race Dynamics
        18:08 Navigating the Course and Iconic Landmarks
        20:55 The Atmosphere and Crowd Support
        23:48 Fuelling Strategy During the Race
        27:02 Favorite Moments and Landmarks During the Race
        30:04 Finishing Strong: Achieving a New PB
        ...more
        View all episodesView all episodes
        Download on the App Store
        Don’t Forget Your GelsBy The Sapphire Running Zone