This is Holly Oades story:

I’ve signed up for my very first half marathon – the Royal Parks London Half – and I can’t wait to take on the challenge! I’m running not just for myself, but for a brilliant cause. I’m raising money for British Heart Foundation (BHF), an amazing charity that funds life-saving research into heart and circulatory diseases and supports people living with them. At Travelodge, I’m part of the senior sponsorship group for BHF, and I’m really proud to be working with this fantastic team helping to raise awareness, share knowledge, and support fundraising efforts right across the organisation. Even closer to home, I’ve loved upping my fitness levels and noticed I get a real buzz when my kids see me heading out for a run or off to pilates—it’s great to see them championing me and being so active themselves. At the very least, it’s helping me keep up with them, not to mention Charlie 🤣So here I am, late to the running game, trying not to worry about my hips/neck slash anything else that’s suddenly wondering what on earth is going on…

I’d be SO grateful if you can support me. Every penny raised will go straight to supporting the amazing work of BHF.

Thanks, Holly x