Dr. Philip Blazdell is an engineer by training, an optimist by nature and a truly woeful runner. He doesn't so much dislike running as passionately loathes it.
Running Siberia will be his biggest personal challenge and he sincerely hopes to get home in one piece so he can claim the ultimate bragging rights and hang up his shoes.
This is Philip's first ever marathon. He has no idea why he agreed to do this aside from that nice lady from IRHH asked him kindly. It is only his own belligerence and passionate belief in the charity that keeps him sane on the long training runs that such an arduous run involves.
Each footstep is a penny raised is his new mantra...
TREVOR RACKLEY
Trevor Rackley is a Personal Trainer, and has worked in the Fitness Industry for the last 15 years. He is based at The Fitness Company in Bicester and also does home and workplace visits. He has been training Philip for the last 6 months, helping him achieve his fitness goals.
Under Trevor’s guidance, Philip has decided to take on a full Marathon - not any road marathon but the Lake Baikal Marathon in March 2012, generally considered ONE OF THE 10 TOUGHEST MARATHONS IN THE WORLD. Trevor will not only train Philip for this tremendous challenge but will also be running with Philip to make sure he doesn't get lost out there...
