Michael Linehan fundraising for Belong To LGBTQ Youth Ireland in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. At the beginning of October it is now a little over 3 weeks to the marathon. Training had been going very well up until mid-August, but has been disrupted over the past 5 weeks with both holidays and work travel having an impact. I am following in the footsteps of my daughter, Alice, who ran the marathon and raised funds for this charity last year. You can read her story at https://gcn.ie/running-dublin-marathon-lgbtq-youth/ . I am proud to be doing the marathon and raising funds that will be able to support the extremely valuable, and essential work that Belong To do. Any support is very much appreciated and thank you to all of you who have already donated.
Training Updates:
Date:
2025-10-05
Distance:
24.27 KM
Time:
03:42
My second last 'long' excursion before the marathon. I plan to do 36km next weekend and then only shorter or bike sessions before the marathon itself.
Date:
2025-07-20
Distance:
36.05 KM
Time:
05:40
Another long session. Slower this time, but it was still tough for the last few kilometers.
Date:
2025-06-28
Distance:
31.10 KM
Time:
04:39
My longest training walk so far, and it was tough going, particularly at the end.
About Belong To LGBTQ Youth Ireland
Belong To - LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland is the national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer young people in Ireland.
Since 2003, we have worked with LGBTQ+ young people, between 14 and 23 years, to create a world where they are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We also advocate and campaign on behalf of young LGBTQ+ people, and offer a specialised LGBTQ+ youth service with a focus on mental and sexual health, alongside drug and alcohol support. We respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland and we help them thrive.
About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 Fundraising Campaign
Run for More Than a Medal – Fundraise with the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025!
Join thousands of runners this October for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 and make every mile count. Whether you're chasing a personal best or tackling your first 26.2, this is your chance to support a cause close to your heart. By running and fundraising, you’ll help transform lives — one step at a time. Lace up, sign up, and let your marathon journey mean more. Because together, we go further.
Join thousands of runners this October for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 and make every mile count. Whether you're chasing a personal best or tackling your first 26.2, this is your chance to support a cause close to your heart. By running and fundraising, you’ll help transform lives — one step at a time. Lace up, sign up, and let your marathon journey mean more. Because together, we go further.
