Simons Profile

Simon John Gale

Fundraising Website: http://www.justgiving.com/simonsbigrunandcycle

Job: Director of HJ Essentia

Affiliation with [sonus]: Look after them as a client and support them

Home Town: Southampton

If any, how many marathons have you run before? 

 None

Have you got any expectations about the London marathon? 

 Its going to be hard!

Why did you decide to join the [sonus] team? What do you hope to get from the experience?  

 I was duped in to it.  Sore legs!

Will you be running alongside anyone or do you prefer to run solo? 

  When I was conned in to running my Duane was also duped however hes small lite and fit so I wont be running with him!

What do your friends or family members think about you running the London marathon?  What are some of their comments to you and what impact has it had on your family life?

 Stupid, Why?, Are you mad, “Daddy you are the best runner and you will win” My 4 year old daughter, Isabella Poppy, she is my coach, mentor and biggest fan.

How is your training going? Have you any injuries to overcome? 

 All good so far...

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training?  

 At the moment im running about 20/25 miles a week with a couple of swims and some cycling

Do you have a training partner?  

 My iPod

What are your short-term and long-term running goals? 

 Get fitter and lose some weight short term and long term to do more endurance events

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons?

  I cycle a lot and have recently started racing my mountain bike which the marathon training is helping no end

To support Simon in this courageous event please visit his fundraisning website at 

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