A CITY councillor swapped his usual shirt and jacket for running attire as he took on the London Marathon.
Terry Streets, who represents the Bitterne Ward, pounded the pavements to raise money for the Mayor of Southampton's chosen charities.
He took on the 26.2 mile route through the capital in 5 hours, 38 minutes and 36 seconds.
Southampton city councillor Terry Streets at London Marathon
"I was fortunate to get in to The London Marathon 2020 via the ballot system," Cllr Streets told the Echo.
"Due to covid it was cancelled and moved to October 2021. Not having a charity space gave me a free run to select a charity to support.
"It was a no brainer to help support my friend and current Mayor of Southamptons chosen charities which are wave 105's Cash for kids and SCRATCH."
Cllr Streets is nearing his target of £1,200 in donations (click here to donate further).
He continued: "I over indulged and wasn't very active during the lock downs of 2020.
Cllr Streets' marathon map on Strava
"Committing to run for the mayor's chosen charities gave me the will and determination to get over that finish line.
"All whilst Improving my health and shedding the weight. So all in all I'm better for it but most importantly the two great local charities benefit greatly too."
The London Marathon took place on October 3 and was the first on the usual Blackheath-Pall Mall course in more than two years after the pandemic forced a postponement.
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Cllr Streets added: "London didn't disappoint and crowds surrounded the course from start to finish. It was electric, it's true what they and the crowd really do get you round.
"At the start there's nerves and doubts and as soon as you cross that finish line your adrenaline is pumping and those doubts and worries are a distant memory.
"It was a fantastic day and lots of money raised for lots of great causes. If I can do it any one really can, the ballot for 2022 London marathon is open until October 8."
Southampton city councillor Terry Streets at London Marathon
To apply for next year's event, click here.
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