SELLING HIS SHIRT. UNIQUE WAYS TO FUNDRAISE FOR LONDON 25

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

Keywords   London Marathon, Kidney Research UK, running training, fundraising, marathon experience, personal goals, community support, mental strength, running coach, race day tips   Summary   In this episode, Tim Rogers speaks with Michael Woodward, who is preparing to run the London Marathon for Kidney Research UK. Michael shares his personal connection to the charity, the challenges he faced during training, and the strategies he employed for fundraising. He discusses the importance of community support, the mental strength required for marathon training, and his future goals in running. Michael's journey highlights the dedication and commitment needed to balance training, work, and family life while pursuing a significant personal achievement.   Takeaways

• 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.

Titles

• Running for a Cause: Michael's Marathon Journey
• From Training to Triumph: Michael's Marathon Story

Sound Bites

• "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."

Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Michael's Journey 06:31 Training Challenges and Triumphs 12:58 Fundraising Strategies and Success 18:40 The Marathon Experience and Future Goals