My Story

Hi I'm Victoria and I am excited to be running my first ever half Marathon on August 1st.

I will be completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon. For all those that know me will know that running isn't my thing. This is a massive challenge for me as my running career consists mainly of running around after two children.  

I am raising money for a great charity dedicated to enhancing life skills through sport - for young people of all ages and abilities.

Please read below to learn more about the charity, your support is greatly appreciated, Wish me luck....I'm going to need it!

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. They provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.

Their team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Skype and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.