Marty Boorman

A new academic year begins… 📝🏃🏻‍♂️💨

The 26/27 academic year has officially started, and it’s hard to believe that it won’t be long until my London Mara training block begins!

With another busy year of teaching ahead, I’m looking forward to having a clear goal to strive towards outside of work, and knowing that every training run is taking me one step closer to the marathon pushes me on even further. 

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’m actually looking forward to those cold, dark winter mornings. There’s something special to me about getting out early, getting the miles in, and watching the sun slowly rise (even if I am still half asleep..)

I know there will be plenty of tough mornings on very tired legs, but that’s where the dedication comes in. Despite the aches, every mile has a purpose and the pain is only temporary.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported my fundraising so far. Your donations and kind messages mean so much to me. 

Let’s get this training block started! 

And so it approaches…

Hello people ! I’m so excited to share that I’ve officially been offered a place to run the London Marathon 2027 for Hearing Dogs !

This is a charity which means so much to me and my family. My grandma has had a hearing dog for over 10 years, and seeing the incredible difference her dog Willow has made to her life has been truly inspiring. Although Willow is now retired, she still brings comfort and companionship to my grandma every single day. Seeing first-hand the confidence, independence and reassurance that a hearing dog provides is something I’ll never forget.

That’s why I’m so proud to be running to help raise money so more deaf people can experience the same life-changing support. This cause is especially close to my heart, and following in my Father’s footsteps—a veteran marathoner who has also ran the London Marathon for Hearing Dogs—makes this challenge even more meaningful.

Over the winter months, I’ll be training hard and organising plenty of fundraising events. As a primary school teacher, I have lots of exciting ideas and can’t wait to get my school and local community involved.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help Hearing Dogs continue their amazing work. Thank you so much for your support, it really does mean the world to me. Let the London Mara 2027 journey begin !