But she wasn’t complaining. “I’ve always worked very, very hard,” said Michelle, disability lead at London Marathon Events and the elite wheelchair race co-ordinator for the six marathon majors.
“I really love my job. Every day is different and I get to travel and to meet incredible people, not only the athletes but everyone I work with.”
Weltman flew straight back from the States on Tuesday to complete her preparations for the London race. “I’m responsible for logistics and for ensuring that the athletes are looked after and have training opportunities,” she explained.
“The day after the race, I get them to their press conferences and then to the airport. Although I work with the operations and transport teams, I don’t have any staff myself other than the volunteers who come in during the week beforehand. This year, the event will incorporate the World para-athletics marathon championships, which means 110 elite para athletes in all.”
