Ethan Glanfield

We did it, we actually went and did it! What a day, amazing crowds, great atmosphere, a day to remember. London Marathon, 4 Hours, 30 Minutes, 21 seconds! Not going to lie, that was one of the toughest things I’ve physically and mentally had to do. Strong start, but the leg just didn’t have it, but regardless that’s not an excuse because I myself struggled massively. But I am over the moon with the time. What more, still with the fundraiser and when I’ve added what we made on the raffle, we have raised over £5000 for @macmillancancer and that I will always be proud of. For now, it’s home time. Thank you @xabs2601x for coming to support me with our eldest Lyana. So many of you watched me live and even looked out for me on television. Grandad. I’ll never forget you or anything about you. I’ll never stop missing you. Does grief get easier? Yes. But grief is the price we pay for love. Thank you for the impact you had and still have on me. London Marathon chapter is officially closed!

My first B race on the training plan and also my first ever half marathon race. Was a day to remember as it really showed that all the training and efforts were coming together. Doing a B race is a great way to keep marathon training alive and momentum even higher. Photo credit @darceyisabellakirk 📸

1 week post Marathon. It’s time for me to wrap things up. What was originally a failed plan, a year later became the best plan. It’s been a privilege to share this journey with you all. God knows how annoying I’ve been. The truth in the matter, I couldn’t have done it without you all. The support, the fundraising, the journey has meant so much more. @macmillancancer thank you for letting me represent and run for you. For those thinking about it, do it. I’ll see you there. #londonmarathon #running #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #runninglife

Race day photos are here, and whilst my body still aches, the reality is sinking in that it’s all over. I’ve gone from “one and done” on Monday to “we’ll see” by Tuesday, to “let’s see what the ballot says” by Wednesday 😂 If anyone ever considers giving it a go! Do it!

Grandad. This one’s for you.

I can’t believe it’s almost here, 1 more sleep and that’s it, 26.2 miles between me and finishing this. It’s always been a dream to do this, and it never once felt like a reality. I think it’s true what they say, it’s months and months of hard work, the last 26.2 miles is a victory lap. I can’t believe tomorrow I’ll be running the London Marathon in memory of Grandad. There’s a lot to be said, so much going on in the world right now and everyone has their own stories to be told. Whatever they are don’t give up, I could’ve happily of hit snooze on several occasions trust me. I couldn’t have got to this point without my family, my children, my mum, dad, brothers, sisters, friends, work colleagues, ofcourse all those that have donated, liked and shared my posts. Tolerated me so to say. Goes without saying my wife @xabs2601x has and always will be my biggest inspiration, I love you and thank you for your support. So this one’s for the people who need help most, who can’t run a marathon, the dads who work full time and keep showing up no matter what, the mums with enough on their plates but always find space or time, the brothers who banter, the sisters who support and the friends who listen along every step of the way. Tomorrow I’m running for David Glanfield and for those who need help along the way. Because that’s what @macmillancancer do. See you at the finish line! #londonmarathon

- 2 Days - #londonmarathontraining #londonmarathon #running #runningmotivation

3 days out, it’s all or nothing. #running #londonmarathon #londonmarathon2026 #runningmotivation

Baby it’s good to be back! Not going to lie I was nervous coming into this session but I had to do something ahead of Sunday! Warmed up, stretched off, taped up, did a couple practice laps, and away we go! Hit all intervals and decided to cut the cool down a little short (quit whilst ahead). Yeah, I’m not 100% but if anything was a good confidence of booster. Bring on London! Guys. I know I’ve banged on about it enough, but if you could continue to like, share, spread the word as my fundraiser is still live and will be live on the day too!! My raffle is coming to an end Saturday evening and I’m hoping to sell even more tickets. All info and links in my bio! In the meantime, I’m now focussing on more recovery before heading down Saturday morning and going straight to excel to collect my @londonmarathon bib! Thank you all for up this point and beyond! I can’t believe I’m almost there, but it’s not over yet! #londonmarathontraining #londonmarathon #running #runningmotivation

For anyone who may want to track myself on the big day! The @londonmarathon app is now available for you to download. Bib number 8044! X

Had to delete the last one! Silly me left my address on show to the world! 😂 Was not expecting this through the post from @macmillancancer The heat is on, 5 more get ups to go! My fundraiser is still live! Let’s have it!

I’m not at the finish line yet, but I’ve come too far to call it the start! The time is now! It’s race week! And I’ll be honest this isn’t how I intended on spending the last couple weeks of my training plan. I’ve not ran properly since my injury 2 weeks ago, and whilst I’ve filled everyone session possible in some way with cycling, weight training, etc. it doesn’t feel the same. Whilst I’ve tried to stay positive I can’t help but worry all progress has been lost. BUT! That doesn’t make a difference in the fact this week is race week! Sunday is @londonmarathon and I am coming for you! The target time, a good time. Even I lose sight every now and again what this has all been for, and that’s pushing myself, doing what I never thought was possible, and raising money for @macmillancancer in memory of my Grandad David Glanfield. I’ve not given up yet and I’m not going to. As I look back I want to thank those that have helped me to this point, my family, friends, work colleagues, all those that listened to me babble on about target pace, carb loading, importance of warming up. I promise after this I’ll be a little more bearable. But the clock is still ticking and I’m still raising funds! We’ve got this week to go and concentration is on recovery and being ready for the start line. If at all anyone can like, share, get any word out there I am still fundraising and my raffle is still live! All info in my bio! For now, let’s see what this week brings! Bring on London! #londonmarathon #macmillancancersupport #running #runningmotivation