Arron Completes London Marathon in Under Four Hours

Arron Taylor, Controller at Southampton Container Terminals (SCT) successfully completed the London Marathon on Sunday 13 April 2008 in less than four hours and raised over £1500 for the Round Table Children’s Wish charity in the process.  Arron received donations and pledges from friends, family and work colleagues including a donation of £250 from SCT.

His interest in running stems back to his college days when ran around 10 miles a week.  The training for the London Marathon began shortly after Christmas and was ramped up to 35-40 miles a week to ensure that he met his target of a sub four hour time.  Arron’s motivation for taking part was not only the personal challenge but the fact that he could raise money for a good cause at the same time.

Talking afterwards, Arron said:

“It's definitely something I would recommend to anyone who has ever thought about doing it.  The physical aspect of running is great for keeping fit, but running a marathon takes a lot of mental strength as well. The buzz you get from the crowd shouting your name and offering encouragement really helps you through the tough bits and the feeling of achievement when you cross the finish line is amazing.”