Juggling her busy life as a doctor as well as a Samaritans volunteer, Rosie is also raising money for the charity by running the London Marathon this year
WHY I RUN
How did you get into running?
I did a bit of running at school, but l had a break with illness and re-discovered running in my late 20s.
What do you remember about your first race?
I did my first mass participation race with a friend, who I still run with when I’m in her city nearly 20 years later! It was a city 10K and I remember having no idea what I was doing. I hadn’t even realised I would need safety pins for my race number and so my friend lent me some of hers and we both ran with flapping half-affixed numbers.
Which race are you most proud of?
The London Marathon 2013. I had been at the Boston Marathon when the bombing occurred and was due to run the London Marathon six days later. There was uncertainty about whether the London race would go ahead but on the day more supporters than ever seemed to have turned out, and lots had made signs showing support for a city and community that was hurting. Total strangers coming together through sport and caring about each other is something I love about the running community. The support at London that day is something I will never forget and going back to London and running it for Samaritans this year is very poignant. Samaritans support so many people in difficult times.
Where’s your favourite place to run?
The park nearest to my house. It’s my favourite because it’s achievable even on busy day
