
Raising Leukaemia research funds in memory of Robert Moon
08 Oct 2020Our colleagues are raising funds for Blood Cancer UK in memory of former Temporary Works Engineer Robert Moon, who sadly passed away late last year, aged just 30.
Congratulations to our Business Analyst Jon Low and Healthcare Framework Manager Phil Turley who completed the Virtual London Marathon recently.
It always helps to work towards a goal, which is why Business Analyst Jon Low and Healthcare Framework Manager Phil Turley decided to take on the challenge of running the Virtual London Marathon on 4th October.
Jon had originally earned himself a ‘Good for Age’ spot for the physical race, which is usually held in April, and after an initial slump in motivation, found his daily run helped him remain on course both for the race, and as he navigated his way the challenges of furlough and lockdown.
Once he was back at work his early morning run set the tone for the day and helped make sure he remained on track as he worked his way through a new 18-week training plan.
Jon started his virtual race in wet and windy conditions, running a just under 5km loop nine times to complete his virtual challenge in a cracking 2:55:32, in the top 400 finishers.
Running is something that I use as personal therapy to help with my mental wellbeing. I just do it for the challenge and to help keep me sane.
Jon Low Business Analyst
Phil made the decision to take part in the event in late August, giving him just six weeks to train for his first ever marathon. He and his four friends decided to run for two local Herefordshire charities: Herts Young Homeless and mental health charity, MIND.
Conditions for Phil and his pals were also wet and windy, the team having to change their route several times due to flooding along the River Lea.
Phil completed his run in 4:38 and is keen to take part in a mass participation event in the future.
You can still show your support for Phil by visiting:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/TemplewoodRunners.
I love organised mass participation events, especially in London - running through the city streets with the crowds lining the routes certainly gives you a lift and a buzz. The virtual marathon was different, in what are challenging times, so I suppose that made it special in itself.
Phil Turley Healthcare Framework Manager
Our colleagues are raising funds for Blood Cancer UK in memory of former Temporary Works Engineer Robert Moon, who sadly passed away late last year, aged just 30.
We are proud to be an official partner of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) ahead of the postponed Tokyo Paralympic Games. Earlier this year, we caught up with para athlete David Weir at one of his training sessions.
Today it’s World Duchenne Awareness Day so we catch up with Planning Manager Richard Binns who is fundraising for Duchenne UK.