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Six UoC students raising money for Blackdog Outdoors

11/02/2023

Meet the team!!

Hi! I'm Chris and I'm running the 2023 windermere marathon!

Having never run a long distance race before this is going to a challenge! The idea of entering a marathon has never been high on my aspirations but with abit of persuasion from a great group to try and raise money for a good cause of Blackdog Outdoors, will make all the miles worth it! 🏃‍♂️

09/02/2023

Meet the Team!!

Hi, I’m Jacob

I’m doing the marathon because I’ve always been fascinated with pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable to me, and have found running to be particularly challenging. Growing up, running was something I begrudgingly did just so I could perform better at the thing I actually wanted to do e.g. martial arts and climbing, and I didn’t have any real love or passion for it. Through sheer boredom in the first lockdown, I began to run more and more using the couch to 5k app and going on to complete the Langdale half marathon in 2019. I’m happy to say, I have still not developed any real love or passion for it. Ok, maybe a little bit. But, the level of challenge and the opportunity to end my university experience with friends by running around the lake we’ve often looked upon was too good to pass up.

My first goal for the marathon is to complete it. My second is to complete it in less than 4 hours and 30 minutes. I managed to complete the half marathon in 1 hour 56 minutes so I’m secretly hoping for under the 4-hour mark, but we’ll see.

Blackdog Outdoors is an incredible charity, doing work that I’m very passionate about and hope to move into after University, promoting outdoor recreation as a way to improve mental health and wellbeing. They host free outdoor events for people, provide community support and upskill those in the industry. I’m proud to represent them in this race and hope we can raise as much money as possible because they absolutely deserve it.

Thanks

https://gofund.me/d143c7b1

07/02/2023

Meet the team!!
Hey, I'm Opal and I'm running the Windermere Marathon because I made a promise to myself that by the end of uni I would have run both a half-marathon and a full marathon. The Windermere Marathon appealed to me as it's a marathon around the largest body of water in England, which I thought a pretty cool accoumplishment.
My main marathon goal is to complete it, without stopping (unless I need a bathroom break). My second goal would be to do it in under 5h, under 4h30 would be even better, but as long as I get to that finish line without dying I'll be chuffed.
Blackdog Outdoors was chosen as it has two things close to my heart, the outdoors and promoting better mental health. Running is something which I find to be a big promoter of better mental health and wellbeing for me and this marathon is a chance to use that to help others be supported as well.
I'm really enjoying the process so far and look forward to getting to the start line!!

https://gofund.me/d143c7b1

03/02/2023

Hi, my name's Billy and I'm running the 2023 Windermere marathon!
My last few years have been full of injuries and as a result I've put on a lot of weight so I'm running the marathon to prove to myself that we can do anything we put our minds to.
I'm running for Blackdog because I believe the outdoors can help us all heal and grow and raising money for them will benefit us all :)

01/02/2023

Meet the team!!

Hey, I'm Jessie and I'm running the Windermere Marathon as a challenge for myself. I'm fairly new to running, but have really been enjoying the freedom of exploring places whilst being light, fast and on foot. I chose the Windermere marathon because its close to home, meaning no driving or transport to get to the start, something I'm extremely grateful for.

My goal for the marathon is to complete it. Having not done a half-marathon or full-marathon before, I don't have a specific time in mind, I'd just like to get round, (preferably without crying? We shall see).

Blackdog Outdoors was chosen as a charity as they help people access the outdoors in support of mental health. I have seen the positive effects of spending time outside and around wildlife on my own wellbeing and that of others. We hope to raise some money for them, so they can help as many others as possible to access the outdoor spaces.

30/01/2023

Meet the team!!

Hi!! My name is Ed, and as someone who is always procrastinating training for a marathon was the perfect distraction I needed to help me finish uni.
It's only because of the friends made at university that I considered taking part in the event in the first place.
I've always enjoyed trying to raise money for charity and Blackdog seemed like a great option. My plan is to develop my mental and physical endurance whilst enjoying time outside with friends.

18/01/2023

Meet the team!!!

Hey from Billy, Jacob, Jessie, Chris Ed and Opal!
We're the Frolickaholics, a group of Outdoor Leadership students at the University of Cumbria in Ambleside.
On 21 May 2023 we will be running the Windermere Marathon and we're going to be raising money for a charity close to what we believe in, Blackdog Outdoors Charity.
Over the following weeks we'll be posting about how our training is going, what the charity is all about and any sessions where others might want to join!

Here is the link to donate:
https://gofund.me/d143c7b1

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