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 💙
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Being named Athlete of the Month is a recognition of dedication, discipline, and consistent effort. Behind every strong performance are countless hours of training, preparation, and a willingness to keep improving.
An athlete’s achievements are not measured only by results. Commitment to practice, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the ability to stay focused can also play an important role in personal and athletic development.
Recognition such as Athlete of the Month can also inspire others. Seeing a fellow athlete set goals and work toward them can encourage teammates and younger participants to take their own training more seriously.
Whether the achievement comes in an individual or team sport, celebrating athletic effort is an opportunity to highlight perseverance and dedication. It reminds us…
That’s an incredible marathon time, especially after the Berlin result and then coming back to break a record that had stood for 31 years 22 casino. The fact that Christa still felt she had more in the tank after running 2:42 makes the Valencia performance even more impressive. I also like the part about running helping her through a difficult year, because it shows there’s a lot more behind these results than just the numbers . It’ll be interesting to see how much quicker she can get with Brighton and the training camp in Cyprus ahead.
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