Our Marathon runners
Congratulations to our two Marathon runners!
Laura Winton and Rob Shardlow both completed the Marathon yesterday and, to the awe and respect of Get Connected's staff, seem to be in one piece.
Laura Winton has been volunteering on Get Connected's helpline for three years. That means she's helped approximately a thousand young people with issues like bullying, housing and mental health.
Laura ran the 26 miles in four hours and 51 minutes and raised £774 for us - thanks Laura!
Ever wondered what goes through the mind of someone facing a 26.2 mile run? Laura wrote a blog while she trained for the run, which makes entertaining reading if you're interested in the Marathon but would rather stay safely in the spectators' area! Check it out here: http://www.goingthatextramile.blogspot.com/.
Rob Shardlow works for Virgin Mobile and found out about Get Connected through the auction organised by Get Connected and The Carphone Warehouse.
Rob ran the Marathon in just over four and a half hours and raised a brilliant £1,780 for Get Connected.
