Team Livability's marathon run in the sun

Comms Team

23/04/18

Livability;

On a hot and sunny London Marathon, Livability were proud to enjoy the support of 157 runners on Sunday. Joining more than 40,000 marathoners, Team Livability ran the arduous 26.2 miles amid temperatures of 24.1C (75.3F). The team of runners were from destinations far and wide, including the UK, Brazil and America.

The team were also supported by a dedicated, wonderful group of supporters and well wishers. Joining us at the Team Livability cheering point and around the marathon course, the day was a wonderful celebration of family, friendship and community.

Thanks to your amazing running and fundraising, the running total of funds is £220,000 and the funds are still coming in. A big thank you to your supporters and everyone that’s backed you in your run and the charity cause so far.

Here’s your story from the day.

The runners meet at Greenwich Park for a team photo.

Excited and jumpy – Francesca and Ralph are raring to go.

Cool and contained – runners excited for the big start.

Almost at mile 16 – Livability runners looking strong.

Sunny and bright – the Team Livability cheer point hard at work.

2 medals for 6 Marathons in one year. Kelly sports the London Marathon medal and also celebrates the Abbott World Marathon Majors award.

Winning smiles – distance covered.

Heavy lifting done – Francesca and Ralph celebrate in style.

Some of your highlights on Twitter

Colin from Leeds has been an active supporter throughout his training and celebrated his sub 3.30 time.

Check out my run on Strava.https://t.co/pMbfhpmI7h
London Marathon completed.
That was so tough.@LivabilityUK @UKRunChat pic.twitter.com/8H7lEFllxy

— Leeds Runner Col (@LufcColin) April 22, 2018

Smiling Clare Lyons celebrates the day.

Amazing amazing day running the @LondonMarathon for @LivabilityUK! ???#VMLM2018 #scorchio pic.twitter.com/aBKOuF84X8

— clarelyons (@clarelyons) April 22, 2018

Vanessa Sweeney celebrates with her family who have provided brilliant support to her marathon running.

#LondonMarathon18 -did it!! Couldn’t have without these AWESOME women, sisters @GreenSweeney @CSween100 niece Josie & beloved Nicola cheering me on at diff mile points. & FAB to see Gemma O’Neill, Claire Painter, @cstilesuk @spamellar & @FloPanelCoates THANK U for the boosts!❤ pic.twitter.com/IAJtcpUnbQ

— Vanessa Sweeney RN (@vsweeney431) April 23, 2018

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With thanks to Pete Jones Productions for photography.