Life changed forever for Ed when he trained for and ran his first marathon in 2015 in memory of his Dad. Through running he found that he was healthier, fitter, more disciplined and generally a happier and better person in all areas of life, at home, at work and on the track. He still runs marathons, and is fascinated by the impact and learnings that running can have on everyday life.

Ed runs Freedto, a Communications and Digital consultancy that enables impact for good through thoughtful communication and efficient use of digital.

Jenny discovered the power of running as a young girl, when she used it as a positive focus and drive when overcoming an eating disorder. After finding both a love and talent for the sport, she has since gone on to run for GB and Wales at World, European and Commonwealth level. She now runs professionally for New Balance.

Jenny believes running (or any form of exercise) can have great positive impacts on everybody’s mental health and is an advocate for shining its use in a positive light.

Rohan found running at the age of 38 when he decided to take on the unlikely task of running 10k to raise money and lose weight. Over a hundred marathons later, he continues to raise money to change the lives of others but it is his life that has been transformed beyond recognition by running.

Having shown no interest or aptitude for sport in her younger years, a one-off pact to do London Marathon in her late 20s turned into a long-term love of long-distance running.

Having run over 30 marathons and trained through marriage, birth and bereavement, running has woven itself through Gill’s life. She is still learning how best to harness her running-motivation for herself and the benefit of others.