UPDATE - 22nd August 2021

6 weeks to go and now it is feeling real

Tried my proper shoes today, boy my feet hurt so may revert to my walking boots on the day

Hamstring is aching but it is bearable so no worries there.

I just need to improve my time in the next few weeks 😩

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UPDATE - 14th August 2021

Oh my goodness, a whole year has gone by.

I have been struggling with motivating myself and now I have 7 weeks to get myself prepared physically and mentally.

Now more than ever Dorset Mind is incredibly important as any one of us may need their amazing support at some point so we need to keep raising funds and help them to continue in the fantastic work they do.

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UPDATE -10th August 2020

Do you think I will ever get to participate in the London Marathon.

April 2019 - had to defer due to ill health

April 2020 - postponed due to Covid

Oct 2020 - cancelled due to Covid

Oct 2021 - bring it on 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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UPDATE - 8th March 2020

Not a good week for training as I seem to have injured my ankle. 

Struggling with self discipline with all the reports regarding possible postponement of large sporting events. I really don’t want to wait another year but if I have to I will!!

🤞🤞🤞🤞 

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UPDATE - 29th February 2020

Broke my personal record today 😂. 🏃‍♂️

8 weeks and counting.......

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UPDATE - 23rd February 2020

Finally I have done some running. I have been a bit cautious with my dodgy lung but it’s my shins that are suffering. 

9 weeks to go

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UPDATE - 16th February 2020

10 weeks and counting. 

I can do this but with your support we can try and make a difference. We need to stop lives being lost, we need to talk and support each other, we need to learn to love each other

WE NEED TO BE KIND ❤️

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UPDATE - 31st January 2020

12 weeks to go 😱

Training has been  a bit hit and miss due to work commitments but next week I need to smash it!! 

Please dig deep to encourage me to train harder.

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UPDATE - 11th January 2020

26th April 2020 - London Marathon 

15 weeks to go

5 x at the gym this week. Hard work but I am very proud of myself.

I have a very long way to go still.

P.S Juliet did approve of my running shoes but will not approve of my headband 😂

.Thank you to those who have already sponsored me and thank you to those who are about to 😁 

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We have all been affected by mental health at some point whether it was/is a family member or a neighbour, friend, work colleague or possibly someone you have seen in the gym a couple of times.

84 men a week in the UK take their own lives
That’s 12 a day
Lads you don’t need to “man up”.
You don’t need to “be more of a man”

It’s okay to talk about your mental health. Don’t try and hide it away, there is no shame.

If you are ever feeling down and think there is no way back, just remember you are never alone. There is always help if you need it.