Born with a hole in his heart, Martin is no stranger to overcoming any adversity.
Martins mother, Ceri Hooper, helped him throughout this training journey.
The proud momsaysthat the duo would run three times a week, increasing one mile at a time.
And Martin was totally committed to the rigorous training involved.
The young runner has been visibly excited to train and achieve a new goal.
The Surrey native’s athleticism, beyond long distance running, includes feats in gymnastics and soccer.
In 2023, he even earned a gold medal for vault at theBritish Disability Championships.
Martin states that this achievement proves that anything is possible.
This sentiment beautifully captivates the joy that this journey has brought the marathon runner and his mom.
