EDINBURGH MARATHON

On 28 May 23, RAF Honington Station Adj, Flt Lt Alex Andrews and his Dad, FS Phil Andrews completed the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.

The pair entered the marathon back on New Year’s Day this year as ‘Father – Son’ Challenge. With the duo both living at different bases they had to complete their own training programs with a few runs together.

The training wasn’t without complication as both participants gained injuries which knocked their progression especially with Alex being told by the physio “Avoid impact sports and DO NOT run the marathon!”

Despite these setbacks, both Father and Son made it to Edinburgh and stood with the 35,000 other runners on the start line. After a tense start they settled into their paces in the 20 degree sun.

With unfamiliar terrain and Alex’s first marathon, the duo completed the marathon in respectable times and only half an hour apart. They were greeted on the line by their personal support team with plenty of water and Harribo alongside their Medals!

Phil stated “Looking back over the last 4 years and what Alex has been through I am immensely proud of what he has achieved.”

Alex and Phil were both raising money for the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall of which has close meaning to the family after Alex’s admission with a broken back. They have managed to raise an impressive £1400 which will go to help wounded, injured or sick service personnel in need.