Gillian raises £1501.96 for the Calvert Trust : London Marathon 2019

Gillian Brannan is a member of Racquets Fitness Centre in Thame, Oxfordshire.  18 months ago she admits that she couldn’t run for even a minute.

On 28th April Gillian took part in the London Marathon and completed the full 26.2 miles.

18 months ago Gill was totally unfit and 2 stone heavier.  Gill says ‘Taking part in the London Marathon and all the training and preparation that is needed for it is one the best achievements of her life’.  Gill has entered the ballot for 2020 !

Gill was running for the Calvert Trust and has so far raised £1,501.96.

The Calvert Trust provides people of all ages and all kinds of disability with the opportunity, through its centres in Keswick, Kielder and Exmoor, to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities including riding, sailing, swimming, rock-climbing, canoeing and much else. “It’s not what you can’t do, but what you can that counts.”

So, not only did Gillian manage the whole 26.2 miles but she also stopped to help and encourage a lady 30 years younger to get all the way round.  Gill’s new London Marathon friend was running in memory of her recently departed mum and was so emotional that she was struggling to run.  With Gill’s support the lady managed to complete the course.

Gill would like to thank everyone who encouraged her to achieve this including her personal trainer Nig Pattison and Racquets Fitness Centre where Gill says ‘I’ve joined gyms before but Racquets is the only one that I don’t find intimidating.’

We are all very proud of Gill and her achievement.

If you’d like to add to Gillian’s fundraising total please go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gillian-brannan.