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Martin Fox

London Marathon 2026

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I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health!

I shall be running the London Marathon 2026 in memory of my Dad (David Fox) who very sadly passed away on the 3rd November 2023, following a long battle with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). 

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 2026 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!

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Thursday 30th Oct
I embarked on my first London Marathon in 2025. I entered the ballot in 2024, just a few months after my Dad had passed away following a long battle with COPD. At the point of entering, I was unaware that a ballot even existed as I had never thought about running London, or any other Marathon, at that time. But to my complete surprise, I got in at the first time of asking and I am so pleased that I did. 

Running the London Marathon 2025 was by the far, one of my proudest moments (besides having children of course), and possibly one of the best things I have EVER done!! 

The training started for me at the very beginning of January and I didn't miss a session. The first month or so started off pretty easy, none of the runs were overly long and everything was manageable when compared to my fitness level at that time (poor). But from March onwards, things started get real. The weekend runs got longer, the tempo runs got faster and harder and my mindset played a few tricks on me. That said, I learned to love those long weekend runs. I actually got to a point where I could not wait for Saturday to arrive so that I could set off on my own for a couple hours and just run, it really was amazing. However, if you're reading this and getting ready to train, be prepared for that first long run (24km, 28km, 32km). Become the best of friends with Carbs and Sleep a few days before these long runs to allow you to push through. Although we run these slowly, they are also incredibly tough. So lock in and get it done!

Fast forward to Marathon weekend. The exhibition is AMAZING!!! So many people collecting their numbers, all on the same journey. This was one of those times when I actually felt like I was the same as everyone in the room. I WAS A RUNNER!! 

The morning of the Marathon, although I was incredibly nervous, I was also bursting from the seams with excitement. I was about to run the most iconic marathon IN THE WORLD!!!

The crowds were UNBELIEVABLE!!! The support was next level!! over a million people lined the streets and every one of them wanted every runner to finish, it was magical. 

I had a couple issues a Canary Wharf... it is true what they say, the wall does exist at mile 18 and I pretty much ran in to it, head first!! However, the amazing marathon support team saw me right, got me back on my feet and I ran on to the finish line and completed the 2025 London Marathon.

I would not do it justice by trying to describe the feeling of crossing the finishing line, I think it is possibly different for everyone. However, what I will say is... it's emotional. I was so proud of myself that day. I had finally completed something meaningful for someone that meant so much to me. I raised money for Athma + Lung UK, and I had a memory that nobody could ever take away from me. 

So if you're reading this, and about to embark on the same journey, I just want you to know that YOU HAVE GOT THIS!!!

When the training days get hard, and that little seed of doubt begins to creep in, erase it immediately. Doubt is the thief of the mind that strips away our confidence and positive beliefs. YOU WILL BE READY FOR LONDON. YOU WILL BE ON THE START LINE OF LONDON. YOU WILL CROSS THE FINISH LINE OF THE 2026 LONDON MARATHON.

There may come a time in our lives when running is no longer possible..... but today is not that day!!! SMASH IT!!

See you on the start line in London.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Paul Bates

Good luck Martin, you’re going to smash it

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Emily Posey

Good luck Martin!

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The Mcshanes

Good luck from the McShanes xx

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Kenneth Bryan

Run Foxy Run!

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Antoni Fox

Good Luck Mart, enjoy the run and remember we're right behind you. Love you bro xx

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Andrew Maccormack

Good Luck Martin!! We’ll be rooting for you. Love Andy and Catherine xx

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Hay Russell

Lace up. It’s your time 🫡

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Julie Dutton

Good luck Martin

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Jordan Wright

Great cause! Best of luck with the marathon, Martin 😊

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Amanda Garland

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Jason Adsett

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Mark Ratford

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Tim Alcock

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Samuel Habteab

Keep up the good work mate.

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Rich Billington

Good luck buddy

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Peter And Glynis Langford

Good luck Martin and Tilly. Love from Peter and Glynis xx

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Anonymous

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Sim Humphrey

You are doing an incredible thing; all of the best!

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Darrin Clark

Good luck and hope it goes well. Very worthwhile cause.

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Mike Corden

Good Luck Foxy, great Charity.

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Ross Gandy

Best of Luck Martin! Will be cheering you on with Tilly!

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Fran And Kev

Good Luck Martin

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Tom And Mary

Have another brilliant run Martin. You’re amazing! We’ll be thinking of you all the way. xxx 😊😊👏👏

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Maxine & Mark Williamson

Good Luck at the London Marathon Martin you will be amazing for sure 🙌

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Paul Hewson

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David Clark

AmpUp! that sponsor pot, folks! Best of British, Martin. Hoping for a cool, dry day for you.

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Dennis Goodwin

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John Darker

Good luck Martin, I am.sure you will smash it!

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Anouk Mantoua

Go Martin! You can do it.

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Darren Rastwick

Go Foxy!!!! Just don’t bottle it like Arsenal. Up the Saints!!!

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Toni Gandy

Good luck Martin.. see you on your way round. Love Scott, Toni, Milly and Honer x

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Bea

Good luck!!

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Georgie Ross & Louis

Well done Martin 👏🏼 get the boogey woogey music on for the run! 🤣

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Richard Sanderson

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Ludo

Woof Woof

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Micky Chilman

Well done mate!! Very proud of what you and Tilly are doing! I’m going to be in London so I’ll keep an eye out for you both!! Hope the weather behaves! X

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Hayley Pike

I know you will absolutely smash this! Good luck🏃🏃🏃

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Matthew Bull

Good luck Foxy! Sub 4 incoming

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Jodie Wielgus

Go smash it Martin! Great cause. Jodie xx

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Ali Welmers

Best of luck Martin

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Laura

Good luck Martin x

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Jemma

Best of luck with the training Martin. You have got this and some!… ☺️ 🇬🇧

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Ben Stephenson

Go on foxy, see you at the start line!

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Tim And Julie Gandy

Good luck Martin

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Paul Willoughby

Get it done Foxy.💪🏻

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Lucy Phillips

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Evie

You've got this. Making us proud yet again xx

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Pat Fox

Good luck and here's to a good run.

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Julie Grant

Your wonderful Dad would be so proud of you. Good Luck Martin xx

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Tilly Vanilly

You’ve got this! Love you xxx

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Martin Fox

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