Poppy has been training really hard for months in advance of the marathon, running 10k in under an hour in January, and then completing the Hampton Court Half Marathon in 2:14:24 just a month later.
Had an amazing time running @HamptonCtHalf at the weekend in prep for the @LondonMarathon for @Masterclasstrh. Another medal! Halfway there! pic.twitter.com/P20AeaWElj
— Poppy_Corbett (@Poppy_Corbett) February 22, 2017
With a lot more runs and training sessions in between, Poppy ran 18 miles in under 3 hours, then a 22 mile ‘dress rehearsal’ in the full kit at the beginning of the month!
I ran 22 miles today! The final big push before @LondonMarathon in 3 weeks time for @Masterclasstrh. Now for rest and eating all the foods.
— Poppy_Corbett (@Poppy_Corbett) April 2, 2017
Coming up to race day itself, Poppy attended the London Marathon Expo at London’s ExCel centre and collected her number and chip, whilst the team here got busy making signs and banners ready for Sunday!
Great time at @LondonMarathon Expo today picking up number & chip. Thanks to coach @WhippetRC for company! @Masterclasstrh #countdown #4days pic.twitter.com/0Q8NeZkuCf
— Poppy_Corbett (@Poppy_Corbett) April 19, 2017
Finally, we want to say a HUGE thank you to everybody who helped support the campaign - whether through donating money, sharing the fundraising page or coming along to cheer Poppy on. We are so grateful for all your help. It is with your help that Masterclass is able to continue to help young people through theatre and we really can't thank you enough. It isn't too late to donate if you haven't done so already, just click here!