Athlete of the Month

November 2024

The Athlete of the month, for the month November is.... Christa Cain!

Let’s just start off by saying she achieved something insane.

Breaking the female marathon, Isle of Man record, recently at Valencia marathon. Finishing it in an impressive 2:39:10.

The previous record was set by Brenda Walker and had been standing for 31 years. Give it a google, you’ll enjoy the news articles that you find.

She’s seriously levelled up with year. Running Berlin marathon in a speedy 2:42. After she finished, she came up to me and said she doesn’t think she fully emptied

the tank and could have gone faster. Just imagine the look on my face when she told her coach this! We both knew she could go faster and that she did.

The coolest part is that she hasn’t peaked and can still get quicker. Who knows what the future bring, but there’s only one way to find out and that’s by giving it everything we’ve got!

This year hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Christa. I always say that running is the best form of therapy and it’s been impressive to see her bounce back from life’s challenges. A couple of niggles here and there. A slightly naughty calf, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s simple, what you put in, is what you get out.

She has put in an immense amount of work in. Week in and week out. Since I left the corporate world, 5 years ago. I no longer get an annual bonus - Results and performances like this are my bonus! Oh so rewarding!

She has a big first of the year coming up with;

• Brighton Marathon

• Best Athletics Training Camp in Cyprus

• London Marathon

Before setting her sights on

• Copenhagen Marathon

• Chicago Marathon

Keep up that winning attitude! I know there is more in the tank. But I bloody hope you had a massive post-race pizza to celebrate this epic achievement.

Christa Cain, the record holder!

BOOM SHAKALAKA

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!!

Who will be the athlete of the month for December??

Coach Nick 💙