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Marc Wilkinson

London Marathon 2025

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Thank you so much for everyone who has been kind enough to sponsor me whilst I completed my training and successfully completed the TCS London Marathon.

Yesterday was hard a lot harder than I could have ever imagined. 

The first half was amazing I was lovely life and enjoying my run and then I came to Canary Wharf; the heat was unbearable 23-24 degrees a ridiculous temperature to for for a short run in let alone a marathon.

At this point my body was heating up and I was beginning to feel light headed and physically sick so I knew that something needed to change.
I walked about a mile further to bring my core temperature back to a relatively normal one (for those that know I walked with purpose) 
Using street furniture I adopted an interval technique of running, jogging and walking this is what allowed me to finish. I wanted a 4-4:15 time and this would have been achievable in our normal temperate weather.
Instead, I finished in 5:01:52 a personal disappointment but at least I finished some many runners didn’t listen to their bodies and didn’t fare so well.

For those who want to know I will
Not be running another marathon but will continue running my as part of my general fitness regime maybe do a half marathon maybe once a month. 

I done the London marathon for myself, combat stress but most important of all I done it for you. You were all in my thoughts yesterday and I am eternally grateful for your kind donations to this truly life changing charity.

Thank you xx

My Marathon Journey in Numbers

My marathon journey in numbers:

67 training runs
8 half marathons or more
741.48 KM covered
(460.8 Miles)
COVID once
Knee, hip, feet injuries ongoing 😂 

Equivalent to running to:

Frankfurt in Germany 🇩🇪 
Esbjerg in Denmark 🇩🇰
Inverness in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 
Bordeaux in France 🇫🇷

Training is going really well

With two months left to the big day just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported me.

My training is going well and I ve well and truly perfected a half marathon just need to remember that I have double that to conquer.
I have entered my last long race before the London Marathon, this is the Hillingdon 20 (old Finchley 20) this is a relatively cheeky twenty miler and will give me an idea how well I will do in London. 

Physically my knees are really feeling the strain but as a great man once told me no pain no gain.
The medical centre has a new of set of knees on order! 

For all those who say I’ll get a runners high or want to do more, rest assured that will not happen running is literally the most boring thing on earth. 

Thanks again 

Why am I doing this to myself!

Having sought inspiration from one of the competitors from the 2024 marathon,  I along with 850,000 people entered the ballot for the TCS 2025 marathon and was lucky (or not) to ‘win’ a place (first time might I add)

I’m a current serving member of the Royal Air Force and have done so for 22 + years.

Mental Health has played a part in my life having been diagnosed with low self esteem and anxiety as a result of childhood trauma.
I have never let my mental health stop me from achieving everything I want to and now I use my experiences to help others.

Having completed too many to mention operational tours,  I have seen the differences  that charities like Combat Stress offer to personnel and veterans who are going through difficulties.

It’s now my time to give something to Combat Stress so they can continue to help my extended service family who are in need of help.

Support my challenge

This year I will be taking on the London Marathon to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

I’m taking vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

Thank you so much for your support.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£159

Nwdhq Charity Fund

Go smash it Marc :)

£53.32

Elliot

World record for the longest EOD sweep, great effort mate!

£53

Kelly Wilkinson

So so proud of you, I know you'll smash this xx

£50

Mark Hickman

Champion of a bloke! Best of luck!

£50

Mother-in-law

Good luck Marc x

£32.23

Richard Smith

Congratulations Marc on all your effort getting to this point. Enjoy the day.

£32.23

Debs Carroll-beer

Congratulations Marc! So proud of you and all your accomplishments. Make sure Kelly polishes that marathon medal and keeps it shining for you! xxx

£32.23

Michael Glover

£32.23

Matt Harris

Go smash it mate!

£30

James Turner

£30

Christopher Collier

£30

Marianne Cole

All the best Marc, You've got this!!

£27.56

Peter Crawley

Good luck.

£27.05

Erica

All the best, have a great race!

£25.97

Moira

Such a good cause ! You’ve got this !!!! Xx

£25.92

Neeti & David

All the best from David

£23

Simon Royston

Good luck, try and have fun 🎉

£21.84

Wafer

Good luck mate

£21.84

Michaela Bishop

Good luck Marc sure you will smash it 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Micky, Bod and Boys xx

£21.84

Bob /mary

Good luck Mark

£21.20

Henry & Emma

Great cause mate, you will smash it.

£21.20

Craig & Kelly

Top man - all the very best with this, you have our 100% support. Craig & Kelly ❤️

£21.20

Gordon & Jo Mackay

I will cheer you on when you next run past our house mate. Great cause. Gordon and Jo

£21.20

Joshua Levell

£21.20

Iain Evans

Good luck mate

£21.20

Stephen Dodd

Go for it Marc! Its a very worthy cause.

£21.20

Steve Walker

£20

Steph

£20

Ann Reynolds

Every good luck Marc although with all the training so far I am sure you will smash it

£20

Jamie Batt

£20

The Demangies

Well done buddy. You've got this

£20

David Baker

Good luck

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Clem

£16.56

Helen Harding-brett

£15.90

Lewis & Vicky

Great cause, best of luck mate!

£15.90

Mekh

Good luck mate. I’m sure you will smash it.. Mekh

£11.33

Rob Horseman

Good on you mate. Good luck!

£11.33

Mac Mcalpine

£11.33

Hayden W.

Inspirational. If your new knees dont come to the Med Centre in time we will task the lads to carry you.

£10.60

Chappers

A self donation to kick things off.

£10.60

Peter Hodge

Good luck

£10.60

Cas Thurley

£10.60

Tracey Bignell

£10.60

Sam Johnson

Good luck Chappers! Such a great cause to fundraise for.

£10

Ben Woolan

£10

Glenn Brown

Great cause mate! Good luck

£10

Lucy Mould

Good Luck Mark! Enjoy the sites and the atmosphere. Such a great event and such a good cause. Good on ya!

£5.30

Rhonda Parrish

Good on you Mark xxx

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Annar Fazal

Good Luck