Pints at the end are getting charity runner through his first marathonpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time
Imogen James
Live reporter
Years of volunteering for charity Mencap have led Rory Riddoch,
24, to running the London Marathon.
Mencap helps support people living with learning difficulties, and
Riddoch spent years with the charity in various roles until 2024, when he moved
from London to Aberdeen.
This is a way for him to continue to help them, and he already
feels “fulfilled” that he’s reached his fundraising goal.
Despite being a keen runner, this will be his first marathon, and
the run up to it hasn’t been easy as Riddoch has been plagued by knee
issues.
He’s pushing on though, and is “nervously excited” for
today.
“Thinking about the pints at the end” will get him through, he
says.
But on a more serious level, thinking about “seeing my family,
making my friends and family proud of pulling it off” will be driving
him.
“It’s safe to say it’s been an emotional rollercoaster,” he
adds.
We’ll see you at the finish Rory, good luck!
