London Marathon 2025 was the event’s 45th birthday. And a record-breaking one at that. The number of runners topped 56,000 and there were about 800,000 supporters lining the route to cheer them on.
Our club place this year went to Sara Sherwood, selected by the infamous spinner of marathon destiny at our Awards Night. Sara couldn’t wait to get going with her training and started in plenty of time to allow for any hiccups along the way. Although she described the training as tough, she stuck to her plan and by race day was fully-prepared for her first ever marathon.
Sara was joined at the start line (or in a nearby pen at least!) by fellow HARC members Richard Slade, Nick Wilson and Dan Farrington. Sara said, “The sun blazed overhead as I stood at the start line, surrounded by thousands, yet lost in my own storm of nerves and hope. Six months of relentless training, early mornings, sleepless nights – all leading to this single, amazing moment. This was more than a run. This was everything.”
The sun continued to shine all day – perfect for the merry band of HARC supporters, but challenging for the runners, with some athletes visibly struggling in the 22-degree heat.
All the hard work put in to training and preparing paid off, as each of our HARC superstars crossed the finish line to earn themselves one of the most sought-after medals in the running world. Massive congratulations to them all!
Dan Farrington 03:34:55
Sara Sherwood 05:37:38
Richard Slade 06:22:06
Nick Wilson 06:51:09
Sara described the whole, incredible experience:
“Running the London Marathon was one of the most challenging and unforgettable experiences of my life. Every mile tested me – physically, mentally, and emotionally. But nothing compares to the moment I crossed the finish line. It was overwhelming: a mix of exhaustion, relief, pride, and disbelief. I did it. But I didn’t do it alone. I’m endlessly grateful for the most incredible running club and support crew—those who cheered, encouraged, believed, and lifted me when I needed it most.”
