What started as a casual run club has become so much more. It is a community, a brotherhood, a tribe. At the heart of it all it is about the people. That is what Running with the Brothers is all about.
They say people only show up for two moments in your life, your wedding and your funeral. Whoever said that has clearly never run the @londonmarathon .
The love we felt yesterday was overwhelming. From friends, family, and even strangers lining the streets, it is still hard to put into words.
First and foremost, Alhamdulillah! Secondly, to our families and friends, thank you for carrying us through every mile of this 16 week journey. We could not have done it without you.
And to the @londonmarathonevents team, thank you for an experience we will carry with us forever.
When it is all said and done, it was not just race day that made it special, it was the journey. The long runs through Regentās, the early mornings, the buzz in the group chat, every moment will stay with us.
Until next time London š¤
Tomorrow is what 16 weeks of hard work looks like.
Good luck to our starboys taking on their first London Marathon. You have set the standard and inspired many across NW with the togetherness, grit and discipline youāve shown over the last 16 weeks.
Now you get to run your home city with your people behind you every step. This is what it is all for.
We will be with you the whole way.
People keep asking whatās changed this training block and why Iāve really been putting the work in.
I had a healthy, beautiful baby during the training block to Londonā¦ not many can say they had a baby in their block, and yeah, itās changed the game.
All praise to the Most High, sheās given me a different kind of purpose. Got me wanting to level up in every area of life, not just running. Training wasnāt perfect, life was lifing, but when it was time to show up, we stood tall. If I ever slacked on a run, I would ask myself, is this the standard I want to set for my daughter and then pick it straight back up.
Been running three years now and these last few months sheās changed the game:
5K: 21:24 to 19:44
10K: 50:34 to 44:30
Half: 1:50 to 1:36
Marathon: 4:21 to loading
To my little princess/abo macaan, may you do everything you dream of and more. May God protect you always. Iām bringing @londonmarathon home for you.
Ramadan just got more active š Join fajrclub and @runningwiththebrothers for a pre-Iftar 5K at the iconic Wembley Stadium ā because nothing earns that Iftar meal quite like a solid run right before it. Whether youāre chasing a personal best or just trying to make it to the finish line before your stomach starts negotiating, this oneās going to be a blast.
Lace up, show up, and letās break a sweat before we break our fast. See you at Wembley! š
Free tickets link in bio.
Today was the day that bro finally went sub 20 for 5K. 19:44 and fully deserved!
@y4ssinruns was a real one for pacing him, keeping it controlled early and getting him through that last kilometre. One of our own for real!
But heās already acting different now heās a sub 20 man š
No shortcuts, just work.
Introducing the London and Brighton Marathon Series, where weāll be introducing the runners taking on these marathons in April many of them for the first time.
First week itās the twins and their first time at London.
āLate nights, early mornings. A 3:30 doesnāt happen by accident, itās earned. See you April 26 InshaāAllahā
Two years of RWB š¤
No sponsors.
No funding.
No handouts.
Just a core group of brothers putting our own money back into the community, and because of that weāve been able to give back:
A PlayStation 5
Two Umrah trips
Football match tickets
Countless running trainers and kit
Cash and gift cards
RWB merch
Perfume
A boxing fight at Wembley
From the Paris Marathon to the Marrakech Half and everything in between, the memories and brotherhood have been real.
As Kobe said, the jobās not finished.
PS5 giveaway on the coldest and wettest day of the year! Weāre just regular guys showing giving is easy #running #runningclub #runningwiththebrothers
