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Chris Foreman

London Marathon 2025

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I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 2025 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.

Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice.

Fundraising works not because one person gives a lot, but because a lot of people give a bit, and I would be very grateful for any donations you could make! You can make a difference to people across the UK living with Asthma + Lung conditions. 

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£2,000

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My Achievements

My Updates

Marathon Completed

Sunday 4th May
I did it! I completed the London Marathon in 6 hours and 40 minutes!

Bib number

Tuesday 15th Apr
Earlier in the week I had the email that I have been waiting for. My bib number for the Marathon is going to be 66770! Now it feels very real! I'm well into my tapering period so the runs are getting shorter and easier to make sure I'm fully fit and ready for the big day in just under 2 weeks time!

Oak Tree Leisure Centre Car Boot Sale

Sunday 19th Jan
£93 raised for Asthma+Lung UK

Back on it!

Tuesday 17th Dec
After my 10k event in November, I knew that I had my holiday to Florida fast approaching, and planned to use the 2 weeks to rest and recover and look forward to throwing myself into my longer distance training. 
Fast forward 6 weeks and I had only managed the occasional short run with some football thrown in for good measure. I had fallen out of the habit of running and it showed. My energy levels were down, and my motivation was missing. I hadn't realised how much fitter I had become through the first few months, and how much I missed it!

Today that changed, and I was back on the plan. A 50 minute run with some hills thrown in as an added effor. 
It was hard work, and my legs were burning but I loved every second of it. 

Now I've got a couple of days rest before the next run on Friday

MoRunning 10k

Sunday 3rd Nov

MoRunning 10k

Sunday 3rd Nov
Yesterday I took part in my first official race, and my first 10k in my training plan, and I enjoyed every second of it. 
The atmosphere was something special, as I hadn't experience people cheering me on before, and it definitely helped to push me on. 
The furthest I had run before was 8k, so I was fully expecting it to be tough, and by the end I thought my legs were going to stop but I surprised myself. I kept finding more and more, and was even able to put in a sprint finish across the line. 
I was aiming for 1 hour 15, and was officially timed at 1 hour 16 and 39 seconds which I am very happy with. 
Now for a bit of rest before my next checkpoint..... Half Marathon

MoRunning 10k

Sunday 3rd Nov
@breathestrongmarathon

My first official race of my marathon training, running around the Victoria Embankment in Nottingham #TeamBreathe #TCSLondonMarathon2025 #TrentBridge #NottinghamForest #Nottingham #Morunning #fyp #AsthmaAndLungUK

♬ Epic Inspiration - DM Production

Training stepping up a gear

Monday 7th Oct
As my first race of the year is approaching, my training has stepped up a gear from keeping fit, into full long run training!
On the 2nd November I will be running the Nottingham 10k, which will not only be my first 10k race in my training, but my first 10k race ever!  My target time will be 1 hour 15. 
I did my local park run last week and took 45 seconds off of my personal best (without trying to run quickly) so I can feel the training working! 

About me

Friday 7th Jun
Hi, if you don’t know me, my name is Chris. I live in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire and on the 27th April 2025 I will be running the London Marathon to raise money for ‘Asthma + Lung UK’. If you do know me then you will know that I am in no way fit enough to run a marathon.... yet. 

I have thought about taking on this challenge for a few years, but never took the plunge. My dad did the Seven Sisters Marathon in his youth, and has always had visible sense of pride when he talks about it. I’ve often thought to myself that I’d like that to be me one day. The catalyst for entering this year came  earlier this year when my mum was admitted to ITU after becoming acutely unwell with her breathing. She has always had asthma and has been hospitalised in the past with asthma attacks but this one was different. The incredible care she received from the ITU team and then the specialist Asthma consultant brought her back to us, and for that, I will be forever grateful.
Now I have the opportunity to raise some money for Asthma + Lung UK and help to fund the vital research into new treatments and pay for the Asthma specialist nurses on hand day and night for those that need them. 

I’ll be updating my blog regularly with my progress from where I am now as an occasional 5k runner to (hopefully) a marathon finisher in 2025. The hard work starts now! If you have read this far, and you are able to, please consider donating to the fund now. Even a small amount can make a difference. Wish me luck!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£70

The Final £70

£26.25

S.widdison

Very well done, Chris.

£23.10

Auntie Julie 😉

Massive congratulations, Chris on your commitment to not only run the marathon but to raise money for such an important cause. Always proud of you. Lots of love ❤️ xxxx

£5.25

Rich Skelton

Well done Chris

£94.80

Sherwood Forest Car Boot

£15

Martin Hoole

Congratulations Chris, well done.

£10

Mandy Bestwick

Hoping you get to your target! Well done!

£10

Melissa

Still so proud of you dude!

£15

Christine Flinton

£10.50

Kelly Li

Well done mate. Massive achievement! 👏

£3

Suzi Temple

Well done Chris 👏🏼 and thank you for the 🌻🌻 Sarah xx

£5.25

Harriet Draper

Well done Chris!

£4

Joanne Nicholls

£5

Keeley Poyser

£6.83

Daniel Wise

Sunflower payment, plus late song addition, Sunflower by Paul Weller

£5

Christine Dunkley

£5

Estelle Horan

£20

Andrea Yarrow

£17.85

Mum

I am so proud of you Chris and your amazing achievement of completing the London Marathon. I have sold some clothes on Vinted and I am donating my sales to to you for Asthma & Lung UK Thankyou for raising money for this amazing and often life saving organisation xx

£20

Kath & Julie

£10.50

Leigh Cooper

£10

Donna Morrisson

£20

Martin H

Well done Chris, herculean effort 👏

£15.75

Anonymous

Well done Mate awesome job from us 3

£5.25

Amanda Davis-evans

£10

Jazmine Brooks

Go smash it Chris!!!

£10.50

Denise Welling

Good luck Chris you got this x

£5.25

Kelly Evans

Eminem - phenomenal (That should perk you up) good luck and well done x

£10.50

Heidi Balajadia

Have a great run Chris! God bless x

£15

Emily Rattenberry

£5.25

Laura Wilson

Good luck!

£10

Sarah And Jake Hyatt

Well done, Chris. Praying for you.

£10.50

Hannah Clarke

Good luck! Go smash it 💪🏼 Song choices courtesy of the kids!! Rory's choice - Paw patrol theme song 🙈🤣 Harriett's choice - Waka Waka by Shakira.

£10.50

Martyn Baines

All the best mate 💪

£22

James & Katie

Best of luck Chris! Keep on running 🏃‍♂️ Love James, Katie, Miles & Sadie x

£15

Craig Bennett

£10.50

Dave Heath

Good luck Mr Forman “you can do it” My song choice is. Perry gripp - I love bread 🥖 😂 enjoy buddy it’s a catchy tune

£10.50

Magic

£23.10

Jo Clarke

Good Luck Chris

£10

Anonymous

£20

Sheila Foreman

£10

Tania Spencer

Good luck!! You will smash it. Enjoy every minute of it.

£5

Dizzy Bee

Go Chris Go 💪

£5.25

Mandy Bestwick

£10

Craig Foreman

You’re going to smash it mate! Proud of you! 😘

£23.10

David & Carolina

You’ve got this Chris! Best of luck - you have an army of people who love you behind you! Go smash it 💥 xx

£5.25

Debbie Sturgess

£5.25

Debbie Sturgess

GOOD LUCK 🍀

£100

Andrea & Ray Hough

£100

Mum And Dad

You've got this Chris. So proud of you. We are with you all the way. Our hero. Xx

£42

Andrew Foreman

Good luck mate, I know you will do it, and a worthy cause

£10.50

Lisa Briggs

D Block - Darling Stormzy Backbone

£5

Julie Hill

£26.25

Don Mcintyre

Chris, what a great cause to be running for. My heart will be with you, and Mum, as you run: go Chris, go! Grandad ❤️

£5.25

Ben Allen

All the best mate, best of luck!

£10.50

Cary Ward

Hard works done buddy! This is your victory lap! Smash it mate!! Enjoy!

£15

Colin Childs

£20

Ann Jones

£10

Jean Warrington

Good Luck Chris, I’ll be cheering for you from Colombia! Love Auntie Jean xx

£15.75

Matt Nightingale

Good luck dude 🏃‍➡️

£23.10

Isla

Go smash it!!

£26.20

Johnathon Reid

Smash it Chris 👊

£5.25

John Fryc

Good luck Chris!

£22

Sarah Thurnell

Keep going!

£30

Ann Jones

£22

Tori

£15

Daryl Welling

Good luck sorry we can't be there on the day

£5

Sarah Hughes

£5

Emma Taylor

£5

Christine

£5

Emma Taylor

£5

Sarah Hughes

£20

Zoe Hough

Well done Chris! Remember to enjoy it! X

£5.25

Kayleigh Morris

Good luck :)

£5.25

Owen Jackson

£16

Jordan Pickard

Have fun! & good luck

£5.25

Charli Jo

Best of luck! 😁

£5

Laura Smith

Good luck x

£5.25

Anonymous

£10.50

Lisa T

Good luck Chris

£10.50

Cheryl

Castles by Ed Sheeran

£23.10

Grace

You've got this!

£10

Martin Tickner

Go Chris! Smash it!!

£23.10

Christine Bamford

Good luck, go and smash it 🏃‍♂️

£52.50

Debbie Jenkins

Good luck Chris my song is Jump around by House of Pain!

£5.25

Kirsty-may Heath

The one and only song choice: Tribute-Tenacious D. Super proud of you and your goal! Good luck x

£5.25

Helen Brandon

Soak up the atmosphere and have a great time Chris! my recommended song for your playlist is ‘Don’t Stop’ by Fleetwood Mac. Best of Luck! 😊

£5.25

Debbie Curtis

Good luck Running up that hill by Kate Bush

£21

Ian Brett

Inspirational mate, keep going when it gets tough!! Best wishes

£10

Beth Taylor

Good luck Chris!

£10.50

Steve Carter

Well done matey! Smash it!

£20

Eileen Dent

Good Luck Chris you can do it x

£5.25

Luke Kireia

Journey ‘Don’t stop believing’

£10

Zack Channer

Good luck pal you’ve done so well in your training 💪🏻 go smash it

£20

Tim I

Good luck, Chris - no hopefully, you will complete it!! Think positive 👍

£5.25

Kayleigh Carr

£10

Auntie Wendy

£30

Hayley And Paul

£15.75

Kelly Holehouse

Happy Birthday! You'll smash it!!

£10.50

Melissa

Happy birthday dude! Go smash it!

£51

Sarah Foreman

Keep smashing it! You've got this! Here with you every step of the way.

£69.20

Turner Hall Indoor Car Boot Fundraiser

£20

Sam Lee

£93

Car Boot Sale Fundraiser

£93 raised at the Oak Tree Leisure Centre car boot sale. Thank you to everyone that came along and supported us

£5

Maxine Waddingham

As an asthma suffer myself I appreciate the fund raising you are doing apologies its not more but keep up the good work and on behalf of us all a massive thank you. We hope you reach you're target and more.

£10

Wifey Foreman

Go smash it! I'm with you all the way! You got this!

£20

Jamie Hough

Kielbasa - Tenacious D

£5.25

Daniel Wise

The Chain, Fleetwood Mac

£10

Ken Foreman

Good luck Chris, Mum's choice of song:- Keep on running- The Spencer Davis group. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen is my choice

£5.25

Melissa Foreman

Good luck dude! My song request is what makes you beautiful by one direction as I know it is your favourite song!!

£5.25

Kelly Holehouse

Hot Milk - Horror Show

£21

Catherine Shooter

Go on Chris! You’ve got this!

£23.10

Ian

Good luck mate

£15.75

Chris Foreman

Running shirts ordered. 1 for training and a fresh one for the big day

£26

Daniel Wise

Run, walk or crawl, just do it. Oh no sight seeing on the way.

£20

Chris Foreman

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