A cardiac arrest survivor, an Isle of Wight GP, a schoolteacher and many other Islanders ran the 2022 London Marathon on Sunday (October 2) and raised thousands of pounds for different charities.
NICK DOVER suffered a cardiac arrest three years ago, aged just 34, and ran the 2022 London Marathon in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
He said: “I am still trying to process the whole experience…my legs are certainly reminding me of running 26.2 miles.”
Nick continued: “This was more than just a marathon – that was the icing on the cake.
“After my cardiac arrest three years ago I wanted to get back to running, and earmarked this as a way to help my recovery – both mind and fitness.
“I also wanted to use this as a platform to spread the word about cardiac issues in young people, and perhaps inspire someone else to lace up and get running (or something), as I think that has really helped me.”
His sister, Lou Howell, also ran the marathon on Sunday and he had a support crew of all his family too.
Nick concluded: “The crowds were just immense, which really helped carry you through, and it just echoed all the support I had on my way to the start line. So if anything I am just feeling super-humble and grateful.
“We have raised over £2,500 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).”
Click here to read Nick’s blog
CLICK HERE to visit Nick’s JustGiving page and support his cause.
