I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health!
Anyone that knows me will know this is going to be an HUGE challenge for me. At the start of the year I couldn’t even run for a minute without stopping, I’ve worked really hard and can now run for over an hour, I just need to keep it up!
You might also know that I was diagnosed with asthma as a baby, I had several A&E trips, nebulisers and courses of steroids as a teenager, but thankfully my asthma is very well controlled as an adult, this is largely due to the advances in asthma care.
I’ll be updating my training progress on this page. If you are able to sponsor me, I would appreciate every single penny!
Asthma + Lung UK help fund vital research as well as offering help and support to those living with a lung condition.
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!
My Updates
Almost Half Marathon Time!
Friday 24th Oct
First Ever Race!
Sunday 28th Sep
12k!
Wednesday 13th Aug Slowly upping the distance every week. I’m finding the distance fine but keeping to a decent pace for a long distance is tough! I’m trying not to focus on pace too much as, for me, it takes the enjoyment out of it. It’s too easy to compare myself to experienced runners on social media and think that I am failing when I am still right at the start of my running ‘journey’. The pace will hopefully come in time but for now, increasing the kilometres each week is the plan!
First ever 10k done! ✅
Wednesday 23rd Jul
Thank you to my Sponsors
£5.25
Kaz
£10
Tracy Hatch
Well done Michelle, great charity
£2.10
Anonymous
£2
Roxy Tolea
£5.25
Teresa Kimber
£5.25
Amelia Jackson
£5.25
Samantha Denton
Keep going and good luck!
£5
Abbie Cockeram
£5.25
Beck Lombardi
£5.25
Hayley Plested
£2.10
Paul Wilson
£2.10
Anonymous
Good luck
£10.50
Gemma Thompsett
£5
Samantha White
£5.25
Lucy Pritchard
£5.25
Molly Watts
Gingerbread
£2.10
Anonymous
Gingerbread
£10.50
Ella Regular
Gingerbread was incredible 🥰
£15.75
Sarah Bell
Good luck!
£21
Lindy Seagrave
Well done so far
£5.25
Sarah Overy
Team breathe giving day Good luck Michelle …..see you there xx
£10.50
Joanna Dunn
Thank you for my Little pumpkin and ghost
£5
Jenny Drake
Team Breathe Giving Day :)
£31.50
Vicki Crossman
Good luck Chelle! You’re an inspiration! Xx
£20
Lara
❤️
£15.75
Tracey Freeman
Go girl you’ve got this so proud of you xx
£25.20
Emma Guillan
Good luck Michelle
£15
Molly Watts
For my crochet pumpkins.
£21
Stacy
You are amazing!! Best of luck for this challenge! x
£15
Lizzy R
For Halloween crochets 🎃 👻
£26.25
Karen
For the lovely crochet items! Everyone loved them! Keep up the amazing work!
£20
Andrea D
£10
Gemma H
Halloween fundraiser 👻
£150
Alex Phillips
£15
Ella Regular
£100
Teresa Kimber
£10
Georgina Stevens
£5.25
Alex Phillips
£20
Me!
Monthly self-sponsor!
£25.20
Louise R
Go girl!!! You're gonna smash it x
£20
Me
Monthly self-sponser!
£20
Sarah Knott
Woooo, you’re amazing and you’ll smash it! Proud of you xx
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