I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!
On December 12th 2023 my wife and I welcomed our firstborn baby boy into the world - Jasper! Since then he has added more magic and joy to our lives than we thought possible, as we began this family-building chapter.
At 8lbs10 he was born a healthily chunky weight, however at 10 weeks old he was diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) leading to Bronchiolitis. For many babies this can be low risk and can go away on it's own, however in a small number of cases it can lead to serious conditions such as pneumonia, and can be fatal.
Jasper was admitted into hospital and immediately began a course of treatment involving a variety of different ventilators to support his breathing, a feeding tube and constant SpO2 monitoring whilst his body fought this virus. Together we spent a week in hospital (with many sleepless nights) as we navigated this condition and Jasper fought like a trooper, eventually getting to the point where he could sustain his SpO2 levels without the need of a ventilator.
Today we are so grateful that Jasper is a healthy happy baby, and at the time of writing is fast approaching the age of 1! However my wife and I still have vivid memories of this difficult time, navigating a traumatic health scare with our vulnerable newborn baby.
This time shone a light on the sort of health conditions newborns can be faced with, and in one of the many hours attempting to pass time in the hospital sitting by Jasper's side, my wife asked me if I could run my next marathon for a charity that helps babies struggling with this condition. So, here I am!
This will be my third marathon, and what better one to be running in than London for such a meaningful cause. I have run a 3hr10 and 3hr11 marathon before, so my goal for London 2025 is to run it in under 3 hours!
A donation of any amount will help UK Asthma and Lung deliver life-changing support for people suffering from all sorts of different lung issues like Jasper did at 10 weeks old. I am beyond excited to be representing Team Breathe in April 2025!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Spencer Pratchett
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Tim Gd
Amazing pal! Well done
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Laura Reed
Good luck Dom! You will smash the race! xx
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Tim Gd
Best of luck mate… I hope you win!
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Liam Humphrey
Good luck mate, smash that sub 3!
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Lily, Ze & Amalia
Good luck, Dom! You’ll smash it. Raising funds for a very important cause.
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Diana And Gary Carter
You’ll smash this Dom. We’ll be thinking of you so much on Sunday xx
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Gary
Good Luck Dom!
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Anna Smolinski
Good luck Dom! You will absolutely smash it!
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Anonymous
Good luck
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Matthew Chiswell
Good luck Dom!
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Adrian O'neill
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Sophia Constanti
Good luck Dom!
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Brenda
What a beautiful motivation, good luck Dom! All my best ! Brenda
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Sen Moore Evans
All the best on the day Dom
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David Devine
See you down there Dom, best of luck! DD
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Duncan Sibley
What a great cause Dom & good luck with beating your best time 👍
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Linton Armstrong
Good luck Dom!!
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Matt Brock
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James Baker
Good luck Dom!
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Chel, Jaspy And King!!!!
You can do hard things!!! We love you!!!!!
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Baz Lewis
Go well Domma, smash it mate!
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Struan Clark
Good luck Dom
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Yogesh Patel
Good luck Dom Yogesh
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Ian Donnelly
Good luck Dom for a great cause !
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Ben Thomson
Good luck!
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Robert Duncan
Good luck!
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Adam Bennett
Smash it Dom 💪🏻
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Vics
Amazing cause, you’re going to smash it Dom!
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Anonymous
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Amanda Lewis
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Oliver Howe
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George Akerman
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Laurie Nicholson
Good luck Dom. You’ll smash it mate!
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Richard James
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Anna Parsons
Good luck Dom, see you at the finish (about 2 hours after you) 😂 Great cause! X
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Dom Constanti
Over halfway - thanks everyone that has donated!
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Rhiannon Butcher
Good Luck Dom!!
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Sarah Stephens
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Anonymous
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Liv Joy
Good Luck Dom!! Have fun
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Ashley & Amber
Good luck Dom!
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Anne Kinchin
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Anonymous
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Judy Armitage
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Jeanb
Good luck and hi to you all including Kingston
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Kate & Wilma ! X
Good luck 🏃🏃!! Xx
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Ben Baker
You’ll smash it fella.
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Allan Cawte
Well done Dom..!!
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Chris Oliver
Good luck !!
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Tony Brooks
Great effort - enjoy !
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Paul Canary
Good luck Dom, Paul, Robyn & Ninjas x
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Matt Chasey
Good luck mate! Have a great day and enjoy it!
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Neil Gayner
Good luck Don
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Dave Barr
Good luck Dom!
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Teresa Mark & Laura Xxx
Fantastic charity good luck
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Josef Lloyd
Go get that sub 3 🙌
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Tom Hoggan
Great cause - bring home the sub 3! 🏃🏻♂️ 💨
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Tom & Kp
Good luck mate. Great cuase.
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Graeme Donnelly
Great cause! Best of luck matey! Kreena & Graeme x
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Lesley Nicholson
Dom you are running for a great charity and one that is close to your heart. Stuart and I wish you all the best.
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Lynne Snowball
Good luck Dom x
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Jonah Leake
All the best mate!
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Sue Constanti
Good luck Dom you can do it! Xx
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Stu Dawson
Sub 3h Dom, come on!!!
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Matthew, Rebecca And Elijah Phillips
We’re wishing you all the best for the marathon!
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Bing & Megs
Such an amazing thing to do for a great cause. You’re going to smash it!!
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Georgia Crawford
Best of Luck Dom
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Matty, Es & Isla
This will be an unreal achievement for an unreal cause. Best of luck Domma! From Godfather Matty and Godmother Es
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Tim Gibbs
Good luck Dom, a great cause. I’ll be joining in on the fun as well 🏃♂️
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Lisa Watts
Go Dom - good luck with the miles and hope the £'s come rolling in too!
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Great work Dom, congrats 🙌