Exclusive: Sam Thompson has collaborated with one of Britain’s most adored celebrities to complete his most difficult work yet for UNICEF.
Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah has been putting Sam Thompson through his paces ahead of his 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge.
Gold medal-winning runner Mo, 42, has been giving the Made in Chelsea star fitness and mental health coaching ready for the endurance feat.
From June 2, Sam will deliver the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester.
We had to sit side by side for about an hour, Sam, 32, said. And he responded, “Look, man, just tell me your worries.” And speaking with such a legend was really nice. Some of the things he was saying will never be forgotten.
Mo gave me the advice to “put one foot in front of the other, and always believe in why you’re doing it,” and I’m just so afraid of not completing it.
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At Twickenham, South West London’s Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track, Sam met the renowned Olympian.
Hussein, the 12-year-old son of Aisha and Amani, the big sister of their big sister Rhianna, the 12-year-old, and their father, Mo, said to Sam: “If I’ve been away from my kids for weeks, months, I’m not going to let them down. I’ll give it my best effort.
He claimed that despite falling over at Rio 2016 in 2016, promising to give one of his daughters a medal would help him win 10,000m gold.
He said, “I went down, and I thought the race was over, and I can’t do it.”
I then reflected on the promises I made to my daughter. That was the catalyst for my success. You always have more than you think in the moments when you doubt yourself.
Sam was also informed that Mojo’s body would “be a mess.” You’ll be tired, he declared, “I’m going to be honest with you.” You’re running a marathon every day, and it’s not easy.
Source: Mirror
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