2 marathons, 1 amazing charity
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. The reason I picked this charity: Fran and Sheila Naylor - the most amazing parents and grandparents - both taken from us way too soon by lung disease. Since securing my place, Frank has ended up in hospital with his asthma and my latest test results have shown that Covid has left me with damaged lungs so lung disease research is very important to us. Thank you so much to my sponsors for helping to research ways to improve lung health in the UK ❤️🫁❤️
I’m challenging myself to run two marathons to raise money for this great charity: London 27/4 and Prague 4/5.
£22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. The charity also funds new research. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make! If you can spare a pound or two that would be very much appreciated. Thank you xxx
My Updates
We did it!!!!
Thursday 22nd May Thank you so much to all of you for your donations! We hit the £2k target set by the charity. I was one of 500 runners for the charity so you have been part of an effort that raised over one million pounds!!!!!! Thank you ❤️🎉 Share
Bognor 10k
Sunday 18th May
I did it!!! Prague marathon completed.
Sunday 4th May Despite the chip still saying that I’m still running… 7.5hrs and still kicking… I finished it a couple of hours ago!!! Started slow and finished around 5.20. Very chuffed after last weekend’s drama. Thank you so much for all your donations xxx Share
Did it!!!!
Sunday 27th Apr Thank you so much for your support. Finished in around 5 and a half hours. Very hot race and had an asthma wobble at the end so had to walk the last couple of miles. Got to get checked out by the GP to make sure I’m ok to run Prague but there are more challenges in the calendar to replace Prague if needed: great south run in Oct followed by Brighton half marathon. Fingers crossed I get the all clear x Share
We’re here!!!!
Saturday 26th Apr Tucked up in our hotel in docklands, race numbers picked up and lots of carbs and liquids consumed. Thank you so much for all our support xxx Share
Taper time
Sunday 20th Apr Over the last week I’ve reduced the mileage - down to 6 miles on Friday and will not run much at all for the rest of this week. This fabulous charity supports us with a running coach who assures us that this rest time is essential so fingers crossed - on the final countdown now. One week to London and 2 weeks to Prague! Feeling excited and terrified - thank you so much for all your sponsorship xxxx Share
Ready for the crowds
Wednesday 16th Apr
22 miles: last long run done to Chichester
Saturday 5th Apr
Year 8 Assembly
Friday 28th Mar
Hard work this week!!!
Sunday 16th Mar
16 miles
Saturday 1st Mar Running in the sun today. 3hrs to cover 16 miles… bit of a tricky coastal route to Rustington! Share
Long run tactics
Saturday 22nd Feb Managed to watch the Team Breathe zoom recording before today’s long run which was good for tips on pace, nutrition and fuelling on the run. Took it slower today - both running pace and pace of consuming gels. End result = 3 smiling runners at the end of the 3hrs and 15miles! Gutted that I forgot the jelly babies Geoff bought me though :-(Share
Night running and new running stuff…
Friday 14th Feb Proper marathon training means two things at the moment: squeezing in some miles after dark and experimenting with my new toe socks (gift from Geoff) and running jacket holdall thingymajig (gift from Laura to hold all my inhaler and long run gels). ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£58
Geoff Naylor
£21
Mark Labrum
Well done Jo, awesome achievement and very worthy cause!
£23.10
Anonymous
£22
Amanda Hirons
Well done Jo !
£10.50
Helen Beese
Well done Jo- truly fabulous lots of love Helen, Shaun, Jasy and Saf x
£40
Susie Barnes
Huge admiration for such amazing achievements! And happy big birthday!🎁 Susie B x
£50
Grampy
Extra donation for the second marathon!
£20
Anne
£22
Anna Dawton
Amazing Jo!! What an incredible achievement, and what an incredible role model you are - poor lung capacity has always stopped me running, so it's really good to see your marathon achievement!!
£10
Nicki Down
Good luck & Well done 👏 Steve, Nicki & Josh
£42
Isabel Kennedy
Super proud of you - it’s an amazing achievement. An emotional day I’m sure - you’ve got this!!! Lots of love The Kennedy’s
£15.75
Jane Constantine
You go Jo… we’ll be right behind you - in an armchair with a wine obviously but behind you!!! Xx
£23.10
Justin
Good luck Jo
£10.50
Joanne Stacey
Good luck mummy Jo!!!!
£42
Sally T
Smash it! I’m utterly in awe of you! Sal xxx
£20
Victoria May
Good Luck You will smash it I’m sure!
£20
Vikki Andrews
Good luck you wonderful human. You are an absolute inspiration!
£15.75
Katie Moffat
Go Jo… x x
£110
Grn Locksmith Services
2 marathons in 7 days is quite a challenge. We are seriously impressed! Good luck from GRN and the generous clients who have donated.
£22
Molly
Good luck pal; have been following your progress and you are absolutely smashing it. Am in awe of the distances you are covering xxx
£40
Philip Naylor
Way to go Jo an exceptional challenge!
£23.10
Jenny Randolph
Good luck Jo and laura
£10.50
Lucy Burton
Good Luck Jo and Laura
£10.50
The Pullens
Good luck Jo. We will be cheering you on from afar.
£25.20
Mary Fish
£10
Lucy Batho
Good luck Jo, amazing thing you’re doing. I’m sure your Dads looking down on you with pride! Lots of love the Batho’s xxx
£23.10
Kathy Naylor
£22
Rebecca Weir
Good luck Jo! Two marathons is amazing, hope all goes well! Xx
£40
Victoria Weir
You’re doing a great job Jo, keep on running! 😃 Love Vicky and George xx
£52.50
Mum & James Lorne
Good luck - hope all goes well on the big day x
£26
Livs, James, Cam & Theo Xx
Huuuuge well done - so impressed - amazing! What more can I say! Enjoy the days! xx
£20
Michelle
£15.75
Charlotte Lobley
The best of luck Jo! Lots of love the Lobleys!
£40
Helen Bayliss
Go Jo! Well cheering on from afar Love Helen & Pete x
£5
Stephanie Mcintosh
Go Jo Go!!
£23.10
Helen Eldridge
So impressed to hear of your endeavours in the school newsletter! Praying it goes very well for you. From the Eldridges
£15.75
Jade Eade
Good luck, Jo!
£10
Mrs J C Freeman
Keep going Jo your doing a great job 😘
£23.10
Angela Naylor
Good luck Jo with all your training and your marathon in Prague Angela x
£22
Beryl Watson
Good luck Jo. Keep on running . You can do it.❤️ Beryl and Gerard xxx
£22
Maureen Taylor
Good luck Jo. Xx
£20
Lisa Webster
Sorry, what?! Good grief. Best of luck 🙌🏻
£210
Neil And Jo
Good luck Jo rather you than me
£23.10
Andrew Lea
Amazing cause and wonderful effort on your part.
£23.10
Emma Swaisland
Run, Jo, run! You’re amazing xx
£10
Kate Felgate
Good luck Jo. From the Felgates x
£20
Challis Family
Good luck Jo - you’ve got this!!
£15
Alison Boon
You're amazing, well done xx
£10
Viv, Marianne And Hugo
Good luck Jo! Xxx
£15.75
Vanessa Ververis-lazanakis
Good luck Jo!! You are amazing! ❤️
£22
Jackie Jameson
Jo, you are an inspiration! What an amazing way to be celebrating.
£100
Dave & Amanda
The ‘Lynda Carter’ of Bognor! We’ve every confidence in you sister-in-law, nail those ‘Snickers’ :-) xx
£26.25
Tom Naven
Go for it Jo. That is superb!!
£23.10
Caroline Naven
Marathon woman, you go girlfriend. Very proud of you Mrs Naylor, lots of love Car, Tom,Ed & Al x
£26
Jayne Mcmullan
Good luck super Jo! Love from the macs x
£15.75
Will West
Go Jo! Huge love, Will, Connie & Liv x
£100
Geoff Naylor
Steady on. 😀 We are already impressed with your training and the abandoning of the chocolate and booze. Máš tohle!
£42
Tanya Smith
We think you’re AMAZING Jo!!! There is no doubt in our minds that you will smash both marathons. Enjoy the journey. With much love and admiration from, The Smiths xx
£15.75
Maxine Reeves
Run girl run!! You’ve got this xxx
£22
Anne B
Good luck Jo!
£23.10
Jane Elkins
You are brilliant Jo
£10.50
Issy Hoole
You’ve got this Mrs Naylor!!!! Sending loads of love (will be ‘whoooooping’ you virtually all the way)!!!!
£23.10
Sarah & Ric
Run Forest Run!!!
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Grampy Butler
Good luck Joanne from Grammy xx
£26.25
Sarah Mclellan
Good Luck Jo - us Bird’s will be cheering you on xx
The last hurdle. You definitely earnt it. X