Paige Wainwright, aged 31, who is a nurse at Lawrence Veterinary Centre on Nottingham Road, is running for the Samaritans and is looking forward to the challenge.
She said: “I’ve run one marathon before but it wasn’t an official event, we just did it off our own bat, so this will be my first proper marathon.
"I’ve always ran and I’ve always wanted to do the London Marathon and I got in by doing it for the Samaritans and running for a charity, rather than going through the ballot.
“I picked the Samaritans to run for because I lost my friend to mental health issues in 2023 and when you’re doing the London Marathon, it gives you and charities a lift.
"I decided I wanted to run for them and they got back to me and I was in.”
The big day is April 27 and Paige is now into the final stretch of her training programme.
She continued: “We have six weeks left and I’m into the main phase now so I’ve got a couple more weeks of the long runs and then I start to taper my runs with weeks of less miles leading up to the marathon itself.
"But I’m enjoying the training and looking forward to the event now.”
Many who have taken part in the marathon in the past have often talked of the unique atmosphere the event creates and how it lifts everyone taking part.
Paige said: “I’m really looking forward to the event and the support on the day and raising money for the charity – and probably a drink at the end.
"I know the atmosphere will get me round and it makes such a difference having all those people there to cheer you on.
"I did a long run last week and on your own, running around the streets, it’s pretty boring.
"But everyone has told me the atmosphere will just get you round.
"People also say even if you don’t run the marathon, still just go along and watch it because it’s just such an experience so I’ve got a few people coming down to watch me too.”
To support Paige by donating to her fundraising, visit https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/paige-wainwright