This was my 10th London Marathon and it just gets better every year. London is the most beautiful Marathon in the world. I was honoured and grateful to run for VICTA again, it was so special. How was training as part of #TeamVICTA? I had my all clear from my physio in May 2023 [...]
After watching the London Marathon over several years, either on TV or travelling up in person, there simply is nothing like it. The atmosphere is unbelievable, and I always knew that I would he capable of taking part myself one day. Having gone to watch it in 2023, I decided there and then that I [...]
How was training as part of #TEAMVICTA? This was my fourth marathon and I can honestly say every training block has looked so different. Training for the London Marathon was tough due to professional and personal obligations (and a stubborn hip for a few weeks), but I found myself looking forward to my long runs [...]
Two years ago, I made a positive change in my health and fitness for personal growth. Taking control of my body and a new mindset I took up running. Having done no previous form of exercise ever, being very unfit and overweight, I knew it would be a long journey. I pushed myself to run [...]
Entering a shorter distance race is a great way to propel your fundraising to the next level, and running with your children can give them insight into your marathon journey. Here’s how one of our VICTA families and Kate one of our 2024 London Marathon team members, found the Lock Lomond 5k! [...]
We chatted to VICTA marathon runner Ed about how he organised his Rock and Roll Dance fundraiser! Get some tips on how to set up a swinging fundraising event. What were the steps you had to take to organise this event? Step 1: The first step was for me decide [...]
Running the London Marathon for VICTA has been one the most enjoyable experiences of my life. I started running in my early 30s after an ACL injury finished my football career. After a few years of slowly upping my distances, from 5ks to 10ks, I took part in my first half marathon, in Bristol, fundraising [...]
The Highfield team in their VICTA t-shirts smiling for a group photo at a fundraising event Highfield, one of the UK’s largest awarding organisations has hit its fundraising target of £100,000 for its chosen charity VICTA a full 3 years ahead of schedule. Skydiving in a VICTA [...]
VICTA runner Stephen Porter runs his own events company, so is in the know when it comes to hosting a great night and raising funds for charity! His recent Disco Bingo night raised an incredible amount for VICTA. A great example of how one great event can smash your London Marathon fundraising total. Keen to [...]
You may be wondering how to get your office or workplace involved in your fundraising for VICTA. Highfield Group in Doncaster are VICTA's corporate supporters and never fail to surprise us with the brilliant ideas they come up with to get their team involved and raising funds for VICTA. Ellie Cowin from the Highfield [...]
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