I was diagnosed with Asthma at just 6 years old and to this day I still remember the first time I tried to use an inhaler and how my hands were too small to use the aerosol ones.

I have lived with Asthma for 38 years now, but still fondly remember the child-friendly booklets my GP gave me to read, that had been produced by Asthma UK (as it was then).

After missing out on a ballot place, when I saw I could run for Asthma + Lung UK (Asthma UK merged with British Lung foundation 2020) I thought it was the perfect match to fund raise for a charity that does so much to support so many.

Whereas I never enjoyed sports as a child, these days I run for fun! I completed the NHS couch to 5k to get fitter before my wedding in 2012 then didn’t really keep it up

During Covid I picked it up again, and in summer 2023 I finally took myself along to Parkrun and got the bug for running with others.

I am running the marathon to raise awareness and funds to support and inspire others with lung conditions. Every minute, someone receives a new diagnosis of a lung condition. It’s a staggering reality that 1 in 5 of us will face in our lifetime.

As a child who struggled with cross country, I would never have believed something like this was possible, and I want to show everyone that being on medication for life only stops you as much as you allow it to.

I am grateful for every single donation you make, there is no minimum, and every £1 makes a difference.

I invite you to join me on this journey towards healthier lungs for all. Your donation can make a significant difference and bring us one step closer to achieving a world where everyone has access to clean air and healthy lungs.

My training runs automatically update on the bottom of this page as I complete them, and you are welcome to follow my running journey on Instagram

@the_running_pixie

Thank you for your support!