City: Gijón, Asturias, España

Profession: Purchasing Manager

Fundraising Goal: $1,000

Race Goal: Around 3.15.00

In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis:

When a family member or friend has been affected by a particular disease or illness, then running to raise funds for a charity will help me feel like I am doing bit for a cause that is close to my heart.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?

It will be my tenth marathon.
 

What do you crave after a long race?

I don’t want anything special. The pleasure to finish is enough.

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what?

I usually don’t listen to music when I am running.

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?

The days before I am nervous about injuring myself, and the day before I am very excited for the race.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I like spending time with my family, besides I love to travel and of course I am keen on running.

Anything else you’d like to share?

It is my first time running for a charity, I think it will be amazing!