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Lisa Gregory

London Marathon 2026

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OMG its happening...I'm running a marathon (and for an amazing cause too)

I was diagnosed with Asthma at just 6 years old. To this day I still remember the first time I was shown how to use an inhaler and how my hands were too small to use the aerosol ones.

Over the years my GP shared with me a number of child-friendly booklets that had been produced by Asthma UK (as it was then) which really helped me understand my condition in an age-appropriate way.

After missing out on a ballot place, when I saw I could run for Asthma + Lung UK I thought it was the perfect match to fundraise for a charity that does so much to support so many.

At university I went without incident for so long my GP decided to phase out my meds thinking I had grown out of Asthma, but after a visit to A&E decided it was probably best we stuck with them, and these days it’s much better controlled.

Whereas I never enjoyed sports as a child, these days I run for fun! I completed the NHS couch to 5k to get fitter before my wedding in 2012 then didn’t really keep it up

During Covid I built up to running 10k then pushed myself to run further and further but always by myself (in case I changed my mind!). In summer 2023 I finally took myself along to Parkrun and got the bug for running with others. 

I am running the marathon to raise awareness and funds to support and inspire others with lung conditions. As a child who struggled with cross country, I would never have believed something like this was possible, and I want to show everyone that being on medication for life only stops you as much as you allow it to.

I am grateful for every single donation you make, there is no minimum, and every £1 makes a difference.

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£1,218 + £159.94 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,500

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Its all starting to feel really real now...

Thursday 23rd Apr
Visited the expo yesterday where I collected my bib, tshirt and a number of purchases that were maybe not entirely essential, but still very important to have! Some great inspirational talks, found my name on the wall, and met loads of lovely people Can't believe it's only 3 days away now

Quiz night success 🙌

Saturday 11th Apr
Quiz night - Thursday 26th March Thank you so much to each and every one of you who came along to my quiz night and made it the success that it was. Total raised came in at £545.50 with £440.50 of that in cash, the online donations made directly to my just giving page. The cash donations have been split evenly between this page and my just giving page. Apologies for the very delayed up date but it took me some time to get to a bank to pay the cash in when they only open the hours I'm already working!

Thank you everyone

Monday 16th Mar
Thanks again to everyone who has donated, on this and my just giving page. Saturdays cakes at parkrun raised £2️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ with donations still coming in 😍 Up next is my quiz night - next Thursday (26th) and looking forward to a fun evening 🎉

Thank you all so much 🩷🧡💜

Thursday 12th Feb
Held my first bake sale today and have to say huge huge thanks to everyone who supported me. Whether you baked (mummy 💜), donated, sampled, help me set up, captured the pics or just generally encouraged and supported me, I love and appreciate every single one of you❤️ 🩷🧡💜 Total raised today £1️⃣7️⃣9️⃣.6️⃣0️⃣ 💜🧡🩷 Cash £104.40* Card payments £60.50 Donations through this page £14.70 *cash sum will be added to page once I have paid the cash into the bank

Eeeek 100 days to go....

Friday 16th Jan
The 100 day countdown seemed a significant milestone to recognise 

So I'm currently 5 weeks into my official training. Today is a strength workout, and my next (long) run is 1hr 20 minutes on Sunday - fingers crossed for pleasant enough weather to get back outside.

🏃‍♀️ TCS London Marathon 2026, 26th Apr, Week 5/19 
✅ 15/74 Sessions Completed 
🤝 Coopah, the Run Coaching App

No turning back now...

Thursday 8th Jan
Whilst I'd accepted my charity spot a while ago today was the day I officially registered for the event. I have submitted my predicted finish time (it can be changed as many times as I like apparently!) ordered my finishers tshirt, and confirmed that yes I most certainly would like to receive a medal at the finish line!! Im 4 weeks into my official training, and now I have committed to running a marathon THIS YEAR, things are starting to feel a little scary 😬

134 days to go

Saturday 13th Dec
Long overdue update but here we go... After enjoying Maidstone, on 16th November I did Marden Half - good practise on the mileage front but def didn't enjoy the second loop running past the 10k finishers! Missed a few parkruns, did a few treadmill runs and then today I finally got back to parkrun with my ALUK running vest and very cold hands!

189 days and counting...

Sunday 19th Oct
So today I ran an 'official' race - The Maidstone Half Marathon. I have run the distance before (not for a while) but never entered any official race until London. Signed up to todays event impulsively at the last minute when I thought id missed out and you know what I really enjoyed it. Lucky with mild weather all morning, and a hilly but scenic route. So much support all the way round by marshals other runners and the general public 💜 All in all its made me less nervous, and more excited to be taking part in London 🏅👏🦖

217 days to go

Sunday 21st Sep
It still barely seems real, but sure it will be here before I know it. 

Up until recently my plan was to keep myself in generally good fitness until Christmas and step up with a more formal training plan starting January, but since everyone has been asking me how my training is going I figured I should probably get started a bit sooner!

I have shared a post on Facebook today as I can get a free personalised training plan from Coopah if I receive any donations over this weekend (prior to 23.59 tonight) giving me a much more reasonable chance of success (without injury) 😊

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far, I genuinely appreciate every penny.

307 days to go...

Monday 23rd Jun
Well here we are, looks like I'm running a marathon! After last Thursdays disappointment at not getting a place in the original ballot imagine my surprise this morning when another email popped up telling me I have the chance to run for Asthma + Lung UK - few clicks and fundraising pledges later and here we are! 307 days and counting. Feels a long way off, but sure it will be here before we know it!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£15

Dino Di Marco

good luck

£10.50

Claire Williams

Good luck Lisa!

£15.75

Anthony Giles

Good luck Lisa!

£220.25

Quiz Night - Thursday 26th March

Half of the cash raised at the quiz night - the other half has been added to my just giving page

£20

Anthony Webster

Good luck for the marathon Lisa!

£52.50

Bearsted Fish Bar Rocky And Shinder

Good luck

£21

Michelle Vickery

Good luck Lisa

£25.20

Geoff H

Best wishes, Lisa. Keep on running …

£20

Hannah Jo

You’ve got this!

£104.40

Bake Sale Cash 🧁

Cash from work Bake Sale 12th Feb (took a while to get to bank to pay it in)

£10.50

Uju

Good luck Lisa and have a awesome run x

£10

The Kitchen Whitstable

£15

Anonymous

£50

Bob,sadie And Michael

£10.50

Laura Gregory

Good luck 🎉 you got this!! 💪🏻

£21

Rochelle Causer

£60.50

Bake Sale Donations

Monies donated via card payment at bake sale on 12th February

£15

Little Sis

Woohooooo !!!! You’ve got this !!!!

£14.70

Andrew Cockersole

Good luck for your run Lisa !

£5.25

Andrew Chapman

Good luck, a brilliant cause.

£15.75

Kyle Murray

£10

Gemma

Good luck Lisa! You’ll smash it 🤜 x

£10

Andrea

Good Luck Lisa! I hope the training continues to go well and you have a great time on the day.

£10

Mark Johnson

Good Luck. X

£21

Anonymous

You go girl! You've got my girls cheers too 😁🥳

£10.50

Hayley Morris

Good Luck Lisa!

£10

Dom Magner

£7.35

Anonymous

£5.25

Anonymous

£15.75

Emilia Kozlowski

Good luck Lisa!!

£15.75

Alison Simler

£30

Simon Pleace

£10

Polly Williamson

Good luck with the marathon Lisa and thanks for sharing your inspiring story.

£31.50

Ruth Goodrich

£5.25

Corinna Castle

Go Mrs G, go!

£15

Anne-marie Jarvis

Good Luck Lisa

£100

Andrew Veitch

Go for it from Ibiza!

£52.50

Samina

Wishing you the very best of luck Lisa! You'll smash it!

£10

Laura Gale

Wooooohooooo go Pixie!!!!

£5.25

Louise S

Good luck x

£5.25

Team Breathe Giving Day

Team Breathe Giving Day - We're all in this together!

£5

Maria Keen

On #TeamBreatheGivingDay a little donation towards your fundraising from a fellow Kent based Asthma and Lung UK London Marathon 2026 runner 💜🧡🩷

£8

Anonymous

£5

Jo Smith

Good luck with your training, may see you on the start line x

£10.50

Carol Larini

£10

Kelly Maskell

You’ll smash it!! Good luck! Kelly and Fighting Food waste!

£10

Nikki Moody

Good luck Lisa, see you on the start line......

£10

Clare

Wishing you the very best of luck Lisa!

£10.50

Chloe-elizabeth Mutton

You got this Lisa!! One step at a time! x

£10.50

Gemma Dryden (bradwell)

You’ll smash this run lass. Best of luck from your favourite Geordie xx

£25

Sharon Traffic Cone

To my purple-haired, puppy-yogaing, cheese-loving friend - so proud of you already! You'll smash it! I'll be there to cheer you on from the sidelines! xx

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