A Marathon Milestone for David!
A Huge Achievement for Moss UK's David Lopez-Fernandez!
This October, Moss UK’s David achieved something truly remarkable, conquering the Chicago Marathon in an impressive 3 hours, 27 minutes! For David, the event wasn’t just a race. It was an opportunity to represent Moss internationally, and a moment of personal achievement and pride.
We had the opportunity to sit down with David and chat about his experience…
Q: First things first - how was your arrival in Chicago?
David: “It was incredible. I was immediately struck by how big the city was, but also how friendly everyone was. It was my first time in the U.S., so I really wanted to make the most of it between training sessions and race prep.”
Q: How did you spend the days leading up to the marathon?
David: “On the Saturday before the race, I joined the Chicago 5K as a warm-up. It was great to feel the atmosphere with thousands of other runners. Afterwards, I did a food tour, trying the city’s famous pizza and Chicago-style hotdogs. And of course, I had to visit the Moss HQ! I met the U.S. team, explored the facilities, and even took a spin on some of their printers.”
Q: Tell us about race day, how were you feeling?
David: “It was really hot, around 26°C, and the sky was completely clear. I knew it was going to be tough, so I made sure not to start too fast and stopped regularly at the water stations. That plan worked and I finished feeling strong with a time of 3:27:00. Afterwards, I somehow still had energy to do more sightseeing across Chicago’s skyline!”
Q: What did your training for the Chicago marathon look like?
David: “It was pretty intense, I ran about 1,648 km over 144 hours, plus 27 hours in the gym. On average, I trained around three hours a week to build consistency. The process of training feels really good, it gives you structure, focus, and a great routine for life.”
Q: You mentioned you spent time working from the Moss Chicago office - what was the experience like?
David: “Thanks to Mark Rose, Clayton and the wider Moss team, I was able to work there for a few days. It was amazing to see how things operate in the U.S. and connect with colleagues across the Atlantic. The office is massive, and everyone was so welcoming.”
Q: David, you've just crossed a major finish line...what's the next race on your horizon?
David: “I’ve got a half marathon in November, then I’ll take a short break. After that, I’m hoping for the Berlin Marathon!”
Q: Looking back, what has this journey taught you?
David: “It felt amazing to represent Moss at an event like this. The support from my team and my family means a lot, it keeps me motivated to go further.
From everyone at Moss – congratulations, David! A huge achievement and a brilliant example of dedication, perseverance, and passion in motion. We can’t wait to see where the next marathon (or six!) takes you.”
