For my son Dougie - l'm running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!
As some of you may be aware ever since Dougie was born he has suffered with his breathing, more so when he got a cough or cold. He has had multiple visits to hospital and A&E over his 5 years with limited answers apart from 'he's a covid baby'. This year he however finally got the help, support and diagnosis we all needed. Finally they have diagnosed him with asthma and with the right medication he is like a different boy! He's also finally sleeping!
I cannot thank the respiratory nurses enough for their support and trying different doses, medication to ensure Dougie survived a winter without a hospital visit, and we did it!
Whilst this is going to be a massive challenge for me, I cannot wait to be part of #TeamBreathe!.
If you can spare any pennies to support my journey I would really appreciate it.
Love Jess xx
Just a little bit of what this money can do and what an important cause I am running for:
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. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!
My Updates
1st day of 16 week plan
Tuesday 7th Jan Today was a big day my first official run of the 16 week training plan. A 4.5k easy run, I wasn't fast, I didn't focus on time but I enjoyed it and that's all that matters. I have strength and legs training every day untill my 1st long run on Friday. Its officially begun,I run the London marathon in 110 days! Share
6 months to go!
Sunday 13th Oct Well after a great start I sadly picked up an ankle injury which had me out of running of 6 weeks. However I'm back on the streets running 3 x a week. I'm by no means fast but I have been going out in the wind, rain and the little sunshine we have had left. I'm enjoying the training so far and with 10k in the bag I'm on my way just another 30k to do! Share
First run -1st June 2024
Saturday 1st Jun Well today was the day my first run! Now I may not have been fast but I completed 5k! It's certainly a start. My aim is to get to a half marathon by christmas and then can do my 16 week marathon training from then. It's all exciting, scary, well damn right stupid probably but it's going to be fun! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Ben Drewry
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Charles Calton
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Karen Tew
Congratulations!
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Andrew Cogman
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Ellis
Amazing effort Jess!
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Rebecca Matthews
Well done Jess, amazing achievement
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Jonathon Green
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Laura London
Well done Jess, your posts about your training have been inspiring! Fab effort for a great cause.
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Kirsty
Well done!!!
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Sophie Woods
Well done Jess 👏
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Jane Darby
Well done Jessica
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Charlotte Neale
Fantastic achievement Jess, well done!
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Sarah Reynolds
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Bev
Wow huge congratulations Jess, everyone is super proud of you, you should be too, well done my lovely 🤗 x
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Stuart Blackwell
Well done Jess 💪🏻😊
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Neil And Linda Empson
Well done, great work. See you soon
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Becky Price
Good luck today, what a massive achievement!
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Jo Bilverstone
You will absolutely smash it!! Go Jess xx
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Heather Harris
Good luck with the Marathon Jess. 👍🏻😊
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Katherine Bignal
Good luck today, Jess!! A wonderful challenge for a wonderful cause. xx
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Tom Smith
Go Jess! Best of luck from the Smiths! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼xxx
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Samantha Davey
Go Jess! You’ve got this x
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Daniel Beth & Ada Empson
Good luck!!!!
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Lisa Brooks-king
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Loren Carpenter
You’ve got this! Have a fabulous run tomorrow.
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Kate George
Good luck lovely! You'll smash it!!
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Christina Martell-garland
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Katie Mullarkey
Good luck with the run!
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Chris Brooks
Good luck Jess!
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Sherri Fox
Good luck Jess! Xx
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Connor & Alexis
Good luck from Connor & Alexis
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David Wright
Good luck!!!
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Sam Cooper
You’ll smash it xx
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Abigail Grand
Jess, Have the best day ever and soak it all up. I will be out on the course to support you. Abi
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Norse
Donations from the dress down day
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Anna Cutting
You got this! 💪
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Anonymous
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Lisa Rutland
What an amazing thing to do, speed up if you see the man with a fridge!!
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Ian Stevenson C/o Sheq
good luck with the marathon
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Tristram
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Anonymous
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Harry Mellor
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Kirsty Ramm
Wishing you all the luck in the world Jess x
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Joe Pearce
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Louise Rich
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Rachel Oliver
Run Jess Run x
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Lee Buckingham
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Bethany Pearson
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Lisa Warrent
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Sonja Elvin
Good luck, and thank you for your effort
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Jack Davis
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Scott Drewery
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Lloyd Craske
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Anonymous
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Rebecca Murray
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Melissa Moodey
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Andreea Barnovschi
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Lewis Wise
Wishing you the very best of luck Jess
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Anna
Good luck! You will smash it!
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Anonymous
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Rebecca Paraschivu
Such an incredible thing you are doing Jess, x
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Morgan Rusted
Good luck!
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Steve England
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Simon Nelson
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Llinos Davey
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Jennette
Wishing you the best of luck 🏃♀️🏅
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Sarah Purvis
Good luck Jess!!
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Tracey Bane
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Stephen Watts
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Mark Harris
Happy to donate to such a great charity. Good luck with the fundraising!
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Amy Norton
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Simon Boyd
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Karina Skinner
Good luck x
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Bronia
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Richard Gawthorpe
I just wanted to send a quick message of support for the upcoming Dress Down Day on Thursday, 17 April. I’m incredibly moved by the personal reason behind the fundraising. Running the London Marathon is no small feat, and doing it for Asthma + Lung UK – in honour of your son’s strength and resilience – is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the very best for the marathon. I’ll be cheering you on from afar!
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Kevin Rose
Good Luck Jess!
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Bianca Nelson
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Norse Group
So your email to the Norse HQ inbox (Good Luck)
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Mel Pattison
Good luck Jess!! Xx
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Sarah Abbott
Good luck Jess, you've got this xxxx
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Jessica Davis
Grandstand
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Kaite Marrison
Best of luck Jess x
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Melissa M
Well done Jess, you’ve got this!! Xx
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Maria Jones
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Lisa Johnson
Good luck Jess!! Fantastic cause and very personal to me aswell 🥰 smash it lovely. Lisa, Jut & Eva xxx
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Richard Cole
Good luck I’m sure you will smash this.
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Marlini Finney
Good Luck, Jess!
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Sue Barker
Good luck Jess xxx
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Lizzie Kelly
Good Luck Jessica!!
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Rebecca Paraschivu
Smash it Jess!
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Kelly Loane
Wishing your the BEST of luck 🙏🏃♀️ go smash it girl! Really proud of you xx
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Lu
Congrats on completing your run and for raising so much money for such a great cause! x
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Megs
Youre smashing it with your running journey and for a great cause too, keep it up! 👏🏻
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Ross Heyhoe
Good luck! Sure you will smash it.
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Katherine Shanahan
Well done my lovely, you got this xxx
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Melvyn Stone
Hi Jess, you are very brave to take this on and I know you will get to the finish line, good luck and best wishes Melvyn
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Thomas Frost
Good work, sounds like a great cause
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Sarah Jope
Great cause, and the best of luck on your run xx
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Anonymous
Such an amazing thing you are doing. You are going to smash it!!
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Zena Boggis
Good Luck Jess!
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Zara Newman
Good luck Jess - Love Zara & Harry x
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Charley Wild
Good luck! X
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Francine Land
Hope you do well, make it fun and enjoy the run
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Jemma Wilson
Good Luck Jess xx
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Laura Davies
Good luck!! Xx
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Kirsty Gray
Good luck 🤞
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Rochelle West
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Nicole Braddon
Go smash it Jess. Love Nicole, Alfie and Amelia. X
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Clare, Leo & Jake
Good Luck!
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Helen Foster
You will smash it! Love Helen x x 🏃🏻♀️💨🏅
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Hayley King
Good luck!!! You are very brave!
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Francesca Burrell
Wishing you all the luck, you will do amazing and what a fantastic cause 🤍 xxx
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Pat Daniels
Good luck,Jessica Proud of you
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Lucy, Gavin,ella And Eden
Super proud of you.
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April Gotts
You’ve got this 💪🏼 good luck! x
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Freya Anderson
Good luck Jess! You can do it! Love the Andersons x💛💚
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Linda Heyhoe
Good Luck Jess - you’ve got this xx
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Mum And Dad
Proud of you Jess, love Mum and Dad xx
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Mark James
All the best Jess, great cause, I'm sure you'll smash it! Much love Pie and Charlotte
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Lisa C
You've got this!!! Mind over matter, you'll smash it. X
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Daniella
Jess you are amazing and will absolutely smash this!
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Aimee Hume
Good Luck! Love The Humes xx
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Hayley Thompson
Amazing, you will smash it, what and incredible achievement xx
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Emma Jones
Good luck Jess!
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Olivia Pedley
Well done Jess, you'll smash it! :)
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Katie Bonnett
Good luck proud of you x
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Bianca Mortimer
Good luck Jess!
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Lucy Feavearyear
Well done Jess, you'll smash it x
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Simon Boyd
Best of luck on your run/jog/shuffle/moment of crisis and self-doubt . . . then absolute euphoria as you cross the finish line.
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Christina Martell-garland
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Craig Pearce
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Kathryn Risk
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Merelina Davies
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Amy Snelling
Best of luck Jess!
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Kirsty Ramm
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Lydia Barker
Super proud of you for taking on this challenge! You will smash it! Well done hun super achievement xxx
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Louise Rich
You’re crazy but also amazing for taking on the marathon! You’ll be fab🏃🏻♀️🏅⭐️
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Dave Newell
Best of Luck Jess, credit to you for taking on the challenge but I'm sure you'll love the experience
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Craig Neale
Good luck
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Lucinda
You got this! :)
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Sonja Elvin
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Jack Davis
Best of luck Jessica! Jack (SHEQ)
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Jennifer Langfield
Good luck with this challenge!
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Richard Pollard
Good luck Jess
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Rachel Tanner
All the best for the big day Jess. You might actually inspire me to try and get out for a run or two! You’ve got this. Lots of love, Rach, Paul, Grace and William x x
