Riley is a fundraising superstar who developed a raffle that has helped him raise £4400 so far for Scoliosis Support & Research. Combine that with the day of his life in London on April 27 and watching his football team, Crystal Palace win an FA Cup Semi-Final the day before and this was a time in his life he will never forget.

Here's Riley's Just Giving page if you'd like to make a donation.

If you'd like to follow in Riley's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.

To find out more about scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk

For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have four channels, one on training support, another on fundraising, a third on runner stories and a fourth on events. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on the homepage.

PODCAST NOTES

• The London Marathon is a dream-like experience.
• Training can be mentally challenging, especially with injuries.
• Race day conditions can differ significantly from training.
• Adrenaline plays a huge role in marathon running.
• Nutrition and hydration are crucial for performance.
• Fundraising can be creatively approached through raffles.
• Personal connections to causes can enhance motivation.
• Running can be a transformative experience.
• It's important to enjoy the journey, not just focus on time.
• Future running opportunities are abundant and exciting.

• Running for a Cause: Riley's Marathon Journey
• From Training to Triumph: The London Marathon Experience

• "It feels like you're living a dream."
• "I think I got nutrition spot on really."
• "The crowd will carry you through it."
• "Don't rule anything out."