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Listen "2025 London Marathon Review with Riley James | Race Highlights & Training Insights"
Episode Synopsis
Riley James is a fundraising superstar who raised an impressive £4,500 for Scoliosis Support & Research through a creative marathon raffle. In this episode, Riley shares his 2025 London Marathon experience, including behind-the-scenes stories, race-day challenges, and practical tips for future marathon runners. Whether you’re preparing for your first marathon, looking for fundraising ideas, or seeking inspiration from a dedicated runner, this episode is packed with insights and motivation.
If you'd like to follow in Riley'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 3 channels, one on training and fundraising support, this one on runner stories and a third for members only. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on the homepage.
PODCAST NOTES
Keywords
London Marathon, Scoliosis, fundraising, running, race day, training, nutrition, personal story, marathon experience, charity
Summary
In this episode of the Runner Stories podcast, Tim Rogers interviews Riley James, a standout fundraiser for Scoliosis Support and Research, who shares his experiences leading up to and during the London Marathon. Riley discusses the emotional highs and lows of race day, the challenges of training, and the importance of nutrition and hydration. He also highlights his successful fundraising efforts through a raffle and reflects on his personal journey with scoliosis, aiming to inspire others. Looking ahead, Riley expresses his desire to continue running and exploring new opportunities in the sport.
Takeaways
The London Marathon is a dream-like experience.
Training can be mentally challenging, especially with injuries.
Race day conditions can differ significantly from training.
Adrenaline plays a huge role in marathon running.
Nutrition and hydration are crucial for performance.
Fundraising can be creatively approached through raffles.
Personal connections to causes can enhance motivation.
Running can be a transformative experience.
It's important to enjoy the journey, not just focus on time.
Future running opportunities are abundant and exciting.
Titles
Running for a Cause: Riley's Marathon Journey
From Training to Triumph: The London Marathon Experience
Sound Bites
"It feels like you're living a dream."
"I think I got nutrition spot on really."
"The crowd will carry you through it."
"Don't rule anything out."
Chapters
00:00 The Excitement of Race Day
03:06 Training Journey and Challenges
05:59 Race Day Experience and Strategy
08:54 Nutrition and Hydration on the Course
11:56 Fundraising Success and Raffle Strategy
14:59 Personal Connection to Scoliosis
17:48 Future Running Aspirations
If you'd like to follow in Riley'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 3 channels, one on training and fundraising support, this one on runner stories and a third for members only. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on the homepage.
PODCAST NOTES
Keywords
London Marathon, Scoliosis, fundraising, running, race day, training, nutrition, personal story, marathon experience, charity
Summary
In this episode of the Runner Stories podcast, Tim Rogers interviews Riley James, a standout fundraiser for Scoliosis Support and Research, who shares his experiences leading up to and during the London Marathon. Riley discusses the emotional highs and lows of race day, the challenges of training, and the importance of nutrition and hydration. He also highlights his successful fundraising efforts through a raffle and reflects on his personal journey with scoliosis, aiming to inspire others. Looking ahead, Riley expresses his desire to continue running and exploring new opportunities in the sport.
Takeaways
The London Marathon is a dream-like experience.
Training can be mentally challenging, especially with injuries.
Race day conditions can differ significantly from training.
Adrenaline plays a huge role in marathon running.
Nutrition and hydration are crucial for performance.
Fundraising can be creatively approached through raffles.
Personal connections to causes can enhance motivation.
Running can be a transformative experience.
It's important to enjoy the journey, not just focus on time.
Future running opportunities are abundant and exciting.
Titles
Running for a Cause: Riley's Marathon Journey
From Training to Triumph: The London Marathon Experience
Sound Bites
"It feels like you're living a dream."
"I think I got nutrition spot on really."
"The crowd will carry you through it."
"Don't rule anything out."
Chapters
00:00 The Excitement of Race Day
03:06 Training Journey and Challenges
05:59 Race Day Experience and Strategy
08:54 Nutrition and Hydration on the Course
11:56 Fundraising Success and Raffle Strategy
14:59 Personal Connection to Scoliosis
17:48 Future Running Aspirations
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