Stephen D'Souza - @parkrunneruk

From Zero to the London Marathon in just over a year

I started running at my local parkrun to help me lose weight and help with my mental wellbeing.

My first parkrun was a struggle I managed a time of 41:34 but I was determined to keep going and improve my time as of now my PB is 23:46

My progress as been immense from 96kg to 80kg in the space of a year from 5K to 10K to a Half Marathon to the London Marathon.

Joining the Emancipated Run Crew (ERC) has helped me to become a better runner they are committed to creating a virtual space where black & brown runners can encourage and support each other. 

Personal Best Times

​1 Mile - 11:48
5k - 23:46
10k - 49:14
10 Mile - 1:24:54
Half Marathon - 1:54:56
Marathon - 4:36:38
Ultra Marathon - 9:01:52

​Medals Tally

1 Mile  x 1
5k x 4
10k x 20
10 Mile x 5
Half Marathon x 15
Marathon x 5
Ultra Marathon x 1
Fundraiser x 5

So much more planned for the future - Running, Cycling, Hiking, Trail Running, Ultra Marathon and so much more.