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 [email protected]. Thank you.

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

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords London Marathon, Scoliosis, fundraising, running, race day, training, nutrition, personal story, marathon experience, charity Summary In this episode of the Runner Stories podcast, Tim Rogers interviews Riley James, a standout fundraiser for Scoliosis Support and Research, who shares his experiences leading up to and during the London Marathon. Riley discusses the emotional highs and lows of race day, the challenges of training, and the importance of nutrition and hydration. He also highlights his successful fundraising efforts through a raffle and reflects on his personal journey with scoliosis, aiming to inspire others. Looking ahead, Riley expresses his desire to continue running and exploring new opportunities in the sport. Takeaways

• 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.

Titles

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

Sound Bites

• "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."

Chapters 00:00 The Excitement of Race Day 03:06 Training Journey and Challenges 05:59 Race Day Experience and Strategy 08:54 Nutrition and Hydration on the Course 11:56 Fundraising Success and Raffle Strategy 14:59 Personal Connection to Scoliosis 17:48 Future Running Aspirations