Welcome to my AJ Bell Great North Run 2026 profile page for Diabetes UK.

💙 Running for Diabetes UK

Anyone that knows me well will be surprised that I’m asking for sponsorship to run the GNR… I know! But this isn’t about me, it’s about my wonderful friend who, along with reversing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes, has also decided to set off on a running journey!

I’m here to cheer her on, offer tonnes of unsolicited advice, waffle on about running and how great it is, and help her to get through 13.1 miles in September. So I’m asking for donations to support her race, as I’m intending to be an annoying, er, sorry, I meant ENCOURAGING pacer throughout

Because this is a charity place, I need to raise a minimum amount for Diabetes UK. If you’d like to support our run and this amazing cause, please donate — and let me know if you do so I can say a big thank you! 💙

Support our challenge by hitting the donate button on my profile page… and if you still think I’m being cheeky asking for sponsorship for a half, I’m also doing my first 100 miler in July, which definitely is worth a few quid!