5 before 55 ....

I'm not entirely sure how it came about, but after deciding to do my 5th (and final) marathon I then signed up for a few events to make 5 before im 55!!

The 5 events will be;

Lincoln 10k - April 12th - now done ✔️

Edinburgh Marathon - May 24th - now done ✔️

Heckington 10 mile - July 25th

Newark Half Marathon - August 16th

Woodhall Spa Triathlon - Sept 20th

These will be a huge challenge for me - not just physically and practically; managing work, training, family and home life, but also mentally.

Since we're on the subject of 5s...

2026 marks 5 years since a very long hospital stay; an extremely dark time for me, where I struggled to stay afloat. I lost all interest in everything and it took a long time to get back to finding joy in what I used to enjoy.

I like a challenge; so far the Lincoln 10k went well, but the Edinburgh Marathon was gruelling! It happened to be the hottest say of the year so far - not ideal for running in! I was disappointed in my finish time having trained so much, but it just wasnt to be. I finished and thats whats important ☺️

Running and Swimming has helped to give me a purpose again, and I'm grateful I can use it now to help Beaumond House.

Working for Beaumond House Hospice Care; Hospice at Home, is a huge privilege. We are welcomed into people's homes at a really challenging time of their lives.

We strive to offer our deepest care, compassion, gentleness and smiles during their struggles - to both the patients and their families. Hopefully helping people of Newark and surrounding areas, to live well and to die well.

Beaumond House Hospice Care is a registered charity committed to providing supportive palliative care to patients and their families living in Newark and Sherwood.

This year, providing care and support to patients and their families is expected to cost Beaumond House a total of £2.8million. Statutory funding contributes around 21% towards this, leaving £2.2million which will need to be raised through donations, our shops, and support from local businesses throughout Newark and Sherwood.

It's a fact that Hospices are struggling.

Beaumond House care services are provided for people who have a life-limiting condition with palliative care needs, are over 18 years old and live in Newark & Sherwood.

Thankyou for your support 🙂