Helloo it’s Gloria! This might be a bit of a shock coz if you knew me at school you know I walked every compulsory cross country, skipped hockey training to get pretzels and my only contribution to sports day was tug of war. I went to my first run club last November, having ran no further than a very mid 5k, enticed by free pizza and a chance to win a pair of shoes. There also happened to be a raffle for a marathon spot - tickets were handed to you with your pizza slice - and that’s how I will be running the Manchester Marathon 2026🥸

I have never been told more repeatedly 'how hard a marathon spot is to come by' buuut also never been one to turn down a challenge. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn how I can use this training block to honour God with my time, my body and my discipline, and also to all my family and friends who have ran with me, whether that be on the phone/in person 🫶🏼

I’m running in support of The Christie, a cancer specialist hospital in Manchester. I’ve had my Pharmacy placement here and seen first-hand the incredible care and work they do. If you’re able to donate, I’d be incredibly grateful to be running for something that truly changes lives.

Thank you so much + pls join me on a run soon! But only if you don’t talk ab “tempo runs” or “fuelling strategy” or “paces”. No woke nonsense here x