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George Fernandez

London, England

Member of Eton Manor AC, based in Leyton. Broke the sub 2:50 marathon mark by the power of positive thinking.

George Fernandez stands proudly at the Chester Marathon finish area holding a sign showing his time of 2:49:26, wearing his medal and blue finisher’s hoodie.

How the power of positivity got me to 2:49

After years chasing sub-2:50, George Fernandez broke through at Chester Marathon. His run was more than a time – it was a lesson in belief, resilience and the positivity his grandad taught him.