While the idea of running three marathons in a month may seem inconceivable to many, a Croxley councillor is preparing to do just that – and incredibly, it’s the second time this year he’s taking on the challenge!
This October, councillor Chris Lloyd will be running the Chester, York, and Washington DC marathons for the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre (LJMC) at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood.
In May, cllr Lloyd pushed himself to the limit by taking part in the Milton Keynes, Leeds, and Edinburgh marathons, raising over £2,200 for ovarian cancer charity Ovacome.
Instead of taking a well-earned rest, cllr Lloyd has decided to complete the feat once more.
CROXLEYnews caught up with cllr Lloyd to see how his training has been going.
He said: “Running any marathon is tough, running three in a month and also a half marathon is tough. Since May, I have done three half marathons and many parkruns but not as many training runs as I would have liked.”
Despite having found it hard to train, cllr Lloyd’s drive comes from something stronger than routine.
He added: “I have had many family and friends who have had cancer. Two of my friends have died of cancer in the last three months. I want my running to be an encouragement to family and friends with cancer and those of you reading this.”
The LJMC was founded in 1993 and supports people who are affected by cancer through a range of services, including their drop-in centre, counselling, and complementary treatments.
You can sponsor cllr Lloyd at www.justgiving.com/page/chris-lloyd-oct2025
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