Blog 12 Marathon Madness

Just under FOUR weeks now until the first ever KILN Sierra Leone Marathon.

Not long at all, it means I have been here for 4 weeks already and though much has been done there is still plenty to crack on with.

For anybody reading this blog who is running in one of the events, you really are quite lucky.

Not only do you have the opportunity to raise money and awareness for the amazing charity ‘Street Child of Sierra Leone’, you also get to run around what is an incredible course with some of the most incredible and friendliest people I have ever met.

I hope you are all as excited as the locals and myself are. With banners being displayed around Makeni and the marathon jingle playing out in Krio and English on the radio stations, everyone in SaLone is talking about the 9^th of June.

More and more people are getting involved, whether it is to run, to help out as race volunteers or simply to cheer you along the course, the locals cannot wait.

I have been out running a few times in Makeni (thinking about calling ourselves the New London Harriers), a small morning jog is greeted with such enthusiasm, especially when the children heading to school chase you, it’s brilliant.

A few tips:

·      Sweatbands are a must, even early morning you will be soaked.

·      Be prepared to wave at lots of people

·      Maybe write your name on your vest or number so people can cheer you on around the course.

·      Wear bright colours, you will fit in with the locals better.

·      Most importantly, smile and you will enjoy it more.