Running for RNC at the Cardiff Half Marathon

The start of October marked a return to running for RNC teacher Nigel O'Neil, who has previously completed half marathons in Worcester, Reading, Bristol, and Newport, as well as the London Marathon in 2019 and a solo Hereford marathon during the pandemic.


After a recent injury, it was touch and go, but Nigel reached the start line. This run wasn’t just about fitness, it was also about raising awareness and funds for RNC.

Nigel leads a weekly running club for RNC students at Hereford Leisure Centre and has previously supported former student Freya Gavin in her Manchester Marathon training.

Nigel said:

'I finished in 1 hour 59 minutes and followed the 2 hour pacer most of the way. There were a couple of tough moments, some uphill/incline sections towards the end I could have done without and a bit of cramping at 19k, but close enough to the finish line to run through it. The spectators were brilliant and I got quite a few shout-outs along the course as they read my name on the RNC vest.'

Nigel was pleased with the run and is considering doing it again next year.

Thank you for running and raising awareness for RNC, Nigel!

You can still support Nigel's fundraising by clicking here.