Sporting a semi-shaven head and trademark white gloves, Ed Stevens completed the London Marathon this afternoon with a highly respectable time of 3 hours and 14 mins.  He was thrilled to have beaten his previous time by 20 minutes.  Furthermore, the Good Gym pledge has beaten its target of 20 people – which is certain to help promote The Good Gym in Tower Hamlets.

Having considered pulling out just 3 days before the Marathon, we’re really impressed that Ed was not only able to complete the 26.2 miles,  but able to do it with such style and speed.  When we caught up with him at the finish line he was composed and relaxed:

Ed: It went much better than planned… I didn’t have a fixed time plan I just wanted to beat lat year . 3.35.. I was very happy with 3.14

Ivo: That’s bloody amazing isn’t it?

E: I don’t really measure, I felt calm and listened to my body when i was tired. I didn’t drink too much lucozade like last year… and paced myself.

I:  How do you feel;

E: I feel really good now… I’m fitter than last year.  I’m glad I’m not getting on the plane tonight – but tomorrow I’ll return to Ethiopia…”

I: No pain?

E: Nothing a warm bath and some rest won’t sort out.  But considering that I was considering pulling out on Thursday because of my knee pain I’m very lucky to have finished in such a good time because it really was worrying, I didn’t get much sleep because I was thinking about pulling out.  The pain didn’t stop me.

I: We’ve reached the target with the online pledge to support you…

E: Great, I’m really pleased about that, lets hope it really picks up momentum and spreads outside Tower Hamlets… I’m so positive about the good gym because its such a simple idea and its bringing together diverse areas of life for a good cause so I’m really pleased to be able to support it today and to be part of the Good Gym

I: You’ll be in Ethiopia for 6 months. where would you like the Good Gym to be at in 6 months:

E:I’d like to see it in another London Borough,  it will grow hugely. Ok?

If you’d like to listen to the whole interview, you can download it here.  Congratulations to Ed and thanks to all that signed the pledge. To sign the pledge please go here.

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