Matt Bown from Derbyshire is running the London Marathon 2025 for Scoliosis Support & Research. His sister suffers from the condition and underwent surgery last year. Working shifts can always be challenging and with marathon training and fundraising to fit in as well Matt talks us through how he is finding a way to make it all happen. Training is going well and he is well on the way to hitting his £2000 target, thanks to great use of his fundraising page and social media.

If you'd like to follow in Matt'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

PODCAST NOTES

Keywords marathon, training, fundraising, scoliosis, personal story, running, charity, motivation, mental health, fitness Summary In this conversation, Tim Rogers interviews Matt, who is training for the 2025 London Marathon while raising funds for Scoliosis Support and Research. Matt shares his personal motivation for running, which stems from his sister's battle with scoliosis and her recent surgery. He discusses his training regimen, the challenges he faces as a shift worker, and the importance of mental resilience in both training and fundraising. The conversation also touches on the emotional impact of his sister's condition and how it drives him to succeed in his marathon journey. Takeaways

• Matt is running the marathon for his sister who has scoliosis.
• The atmosphere of marathons can be incredibly motivating.
• Training has become something Matt looks forward to.
• Strava can create pressure to perform during runs.
• Listening to your body is crucial in training.
• Fundraising can be challenging but rewarding.
• Social media is a key tool for fundraising.
• Honesty about struggles is important in sharing experiences.
• Long runs should simulate marathon conditions.
• Planning is essential for both training and fundraising.

Titles

• Running for a Cause: Matt's Marathon Journey
• From Scoliosis to Strength: A Runner's Story

Sound Bites

• "The atmosphere is unreal."
• "I do look forward to them now."
• "I was always getting a PB."
• "If she can do that, I can do this."
• "I'm excited."

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Matt's Journey 02:31 Motivation Behind the Marathon 05:08 Training Regimen and Challenges 10:14 Fundraising Efforts and Strategies 16:26 Personal Impact of Scoliosis 20:05 Long Run Experiences and Preparations 26:20 Looking Ahead to the Marathon