{"id":3560,"date":"2017-09-14T14:57:34","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T14:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/club.runthrough.co.uk\/?p=3560"},"modified":"2017-09-14T14:57:34","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T14:57:34","slug":"runner-feature-lucy-marper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/club.runthrough.co.uk\/runner-feature-lucy-marper\/","title":{"rendered":"Runner Feature – Lucy Marper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Name:<\/strong> Lucy Marper<\/p>\n Age<\/strong>: 45<\/p>\n Location<\/strong>: Bray<\/p>\n Favourite distance<\/strong>: London marathon was my favourite race; followed by the Olympic Park 10k; & then Richmond to Brighton 100k….when I smiled the entire time!<\/p>\n Favourite running shoe<\/strong>: Ascics<\/p>\n Favourite clothing brand<\/strong>: Victoria Secrets Sports; 2XU; Under Armour<\/p>\n I was inspired to raise money for Help For Heroes<\/strong> after ambassadors visited my place of work and shared their incredible stories – both with emotion and humour, it was incredibly humbling and so amazing to witness!<\/p>\n It got me thinking what can I do to help support these Heroes, and so in 2016<\/strong> I decided to run 150 miles over 12 races<\/strong> and raised just under £2000<\/strong>. Having only started running in my 40’s this was a huge challenge and it’s only the start!<\/p>\n In 2017<\/strong>, I wanted to continue my fundraising and thought how could I top this… how about double the mileage, and double the charities so more people benefit, and hopefully I get fitter! Therefore I’m running 300 miles, over 21 races<\/strong> over the year in aid of Help 4 Heroes<\/strong> and HeadsTogether<\/strong>.<\/p>\n I have selected a whole range of races , including 5k’s; 10k’s; 1\/2 marathons; full marathons; and 2 Ultra marathons (100k) to contribute to my total mileage. My first race was back in February and I have now completed a total of 18 races. They are coming thick and fast now and I have just completed my 2nd Ultra on September 9th – the Thames Path Challenge<\/strong> covering a huge 62.1 Miles<\/strong>! My final race will be the Great South 10 mile race in October.<\/p>\n Having completed 18 races<\/strong> to date I have achieved three new personals best<\/strong> times in the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon!<\/p>\n