A GLASGOW man is being sponsored by his employer in running two races for a charity supporting Ukrainian people.
Robert Peacock, from Garthamlock, ran the Carlisle Half Marathon on March 13 and is set to run the Manchester Marathon this Sunday, April 3.
He has been sponsored £2,500 by Allied Vehicles, where he works as a mechanical design engineer.
Funds raised from the efforts will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukrainian Appeal to support people who have been displaced from their homes due to the Russian invasion.
Robert said: “I’m speechless at the generous donation to the Ukraine Appeal via my marathon. The money is going to a great cause.”
He also spoke of how he prepared for the punishing races.
He said: “I’ve followed a 15-week plan, running five times a week. I’ve been really strict with myself and only missed a few sessions due to a niggly hamstring injury I picked up in February.
“Since Christmas, I’ve run 50-70km plus most weeks ranging from 5km to 35km sessions.
“The sessions are quite varied which keeps it engaging ... I always have two rest days a week to recover.
“Running through the winter has been a challenge as I’ve had to deal with ice, snow and a lot of rain. I’ve forced myself out into the wind and rain but if it’s been too treacherous, I’ve used the treadmill in the gym.”
David Facenna, Allied Vehicles Corporate Culture Director, was delighted that the Trust was sponsoring Robert.
He said: “Most of us wouldn’t even attempt a half marathon, but to do that and a full marathon within a month takes a huge level of commitment, especially when Robert's doing it for such a worthwhile cause.
“We wanted to do something to help the people of Ukraine and doing it through the DEC seemed the best way to help, so I'm delighted the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust is supporting Robert on such a massive undertaking.”
Donations can be made to Robert's fundraiser here.
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