Running for RNC at the Cardiff Half Marathon

The Autumn Term marked a return to running for RNC teacher Nigel O'Neil. Despite an injury that made his participation 'touch and go', Nigel's determination saw him cross the start line of the Cardiff Hall Marathon.


A seasoned runner, Nigel added Cardiff to an impressive list of completed races, including the London Marathon, a solo Hereford marathon during the pandemic, and half marathons in Worcester, Reading, Bristol, and Newport.

For Nigel it was a double mission. Firstly to regain his fitness and secondly to raise awareness and funds for RNC.

Nigel went on to finish in just under two hours and 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 really pleased with the run and is now considering doing it again next year!

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