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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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My Goal

£2,500

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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

£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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