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LLHM Runner: Kate Gerrand

Kate Gerrand (MSc Public Health and Environment, 2020) is one of 15 alumni, staff and students running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for LSHTM鈥檚 COVID-19 Response Fund. Kate works as a Science Policy Advisor for the UK Health Security Agency and has started training early mornings and late nights around her role. We asked her why she decided to run, why she would like to run for LSHTM and how COVID-19 affected her life.
Kate Gerrand outside Keppel Street

鈥淚鈥檓 excited for my first ever road race around the most scenic parts of London for a fantastic cause. In my work in COVID-19 research and therapeutics response, we work with LSHTM colleagues constantly. LSHTM鈥檚 response to COVID-19 has been excellent, they have contributed enormously to the UK response. Like most of us, my everyday life has been completely turned upside down by COVID-19. However, I have had the privilege to continue working and focus on COVID research policy for the NIHR, as well as finishing my MSc at the same time. By running the LLHM, I want to contribute to the mission of pandemic preparedness as well as supporting the next generation of public health researchers and practitioners.

鈥淎lthough I usually only ever run when chasing a ball, I鈥檓 spending the next two months training to run the furthest distance I have ever gone. If you鈥檙e looking for a running buddy, let me know; I鈥檓 always looking for more friends to keep me company on the longer ones.鈥