By Welcome to our first Run for Ruby blog!
We are so excited for marathon day and training is well under way. With the 23rd April fast approaching we just wanted to take a moment to introduce the Team.
Name: Suzanne AKA Suze Hamilton
Age: 51
Star sign: Aquarius
Go-to coffee order: Cappuccino with Oat milk EXTRA HOT
Favourite time of the day to run: Mornings around 8am
Number one song to run to: Unstoppable by Sia
Best moment from marathon training so far: Sunday long runs with the Tracksmith running group have definitely been highlights of training and some of the best moments so far – great routes, some amazing scenery and good company. They make the long runs actually something to look forward to!
What are you most looking forward to on marathon day? The finish line!!
Name: Lola Hamilton
Age: 21
Star sign: Scorpio
Go-to coffee order: Chai Latte
Favourite time of the day to run: Mid-morning (9am ish)
Number one song to run to: Time – Pink Floyd
Best moment from marathon training so far: The runners high after completing some of the longest runs so far (or when a squirrel jumped on one of the girls from my Tracksmith run group)
What are you most looking forward to on marathon day? The tin foil they wrap around you at the end of the race.
Name: David Mercer (Merce)
Age: Too old for this malarkey (52)
Star sign: Scorpio (the friendly edition)
Go-to coffee order: Double Espresso
Favourite time of the day to run: Bright and Breezy (06:30ish)
Number one song to run to: Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Best moment from marathon training so far: Every new day and new run is the best moment. Maybe it’s just fatigue induced delirium but loving it more each day.
What are you most looking forward to on marathon day? Lining up as Team Ruby with 26.2 miles to go and knowing we’re ready.
Name: Izzy Ayers
Age: 21
Star sign: Scorpio
Go-to coffee order: London Fog (Earl Grey with Oat Milk and Vanilla)
Favourite time of the day to run: Early morning
Number one song to run to: We didn’t start the fire – Billy Joel
Best moment from marathon training so far: Training in London with Tracksmith alongside everyone else training for the marathon
What are you most looking forward to on marathon day? Making it to the end in one piece!
Thank you all so much for your support so far. It really means the world to us and it’s keeping us motivated for the long weeks ahead!
We are so grateful for all the donations up until now but if you haven’t yet had the chance, please visit our Just Giving page!