I am finally running the London Marathon - please help me raise money for Asthma UK
I have had Asthma since I was at least 7 years old. Throughout
my school years I was unable to do any sport. Asthma treatment was almost non-existent
when I was young, I spent many days and nights struggling to breathe with my
head over a bowl of hot water infused with a cocktail of cough mixtures.
I went to boarding school for my secondary education, and despite my protests I
was often made to take part in cross country races - which on most occasions
resulted in spending several days in the school hospital recovering. It was
during the latter years of my secondary school education that Asthma medication
started to become more effective. This was the start of my long journey to a mostly
well controlled Asthma - although when I do forget, or the preventative inhaler
runs low, I soon start to feel tight chested and out of breath.
Asthma treatments have continued to improve and have transformed my ability to
exercise. I completed my first marathon at the age of 60 in 2022,and cycled all
three ascents of the Iconic Mont Ventoux in a day for my 60th Birthday.
None of this would have been possible
without the advances in Asthma treatment.
I have now completed 6 Marathons and my aim is to do 10 by the time I am 70.
Running the London Marathon has always been my dream home marathon. As a bonus my wife Katrina will also be running
London and her third Marathon. I am very lucky to be able to do it whilst at
the same time raising money for Asthma UK. I will be very grateful for any
donations you could make!
My Updates
Less than 6 weeks to go!
Tuesday 17th Mar It is 5 weeks this coming Sunday until the London marathon! That will 15 weeks of the training plan completed. It's 5 runs and up to 55 miles a week. It's been going well, despite several of the long runs being in awful wet, windy and cold weather. My Achilles, which I had a tear in last January has been mostly okay, although it does remind me every now and again to look after it. My times are looking good, and to my surprise are an improvement on this time last year in the build up to Manchester. I am very aware that the weather conditions on the day can affect the performance on the day. I'm staying injury free by continuing the strength training, rest days and am benefiting from being able to use a cold plunge and jacuzzi to help recovery after a hard run. Thank you everyone for your support, it really does help keep me going on the hard training days. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£10
Marilyn
£63
Dave Cameron
Good luck mate
£21
Cheryl Faulkner
Good luck to you and Kat xx
£105
Sara West
Good luck to you both but Kat i am super impressed X
£333
Poppy
£30
Tony O’callaghan
Good luck to you both, enjoy the run and take it all in, hope to see you out on the course
£10.50
Melissa Ortiz
Kat and Steve wishing you all the best this weekend!
£20
David Bailey
Best of luck Steve and Kat!!
£21
Kirsty & Tim
Good luck to you both. Wishing you the best of luck!
£49
Alfie
£25.20
Charlie
Good luck Steve!
£40
Michael Rackham
Good luck Steve , I hope you smash your PB's
£20
James Gerada
Go smash it Steve!
£15
Claire Morgan
Happy running. Proud of you Steve
£15.75
Melissa Gerada
Wishing you well
£40
Nick Edelsten
Run forest, run
£40
Rohan Morgan Richards
Good luck from us Steve, you got this.
£25.20
Heidi Dore
Smash it Steve 💪
£20
Caro & Jamie Glasgow
Beat wishes to you and Kat 🫶🏻 Caro & Jamie xx
£75
Bee
£15
Nicky And Julian
Good luck Steve xx
£100
Liam Morgan
Good luck
£20
Katie Long
£25
Tony & Alyson
£49
Danielle Dicara
£31.50
Sandi
Go Steve!!
£10
Karen Hendy
Good luck Steve
£100
Charlie
£100
Guy
£25
Richard Long
Hi Steve, Well done to both yourself and Katrina for great commitment to your training plans and very best wishes for the event. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the day and be proud of your achievements. Richard.
£20
Dan Miles
All the best Steve
£50
Ryan, Katie & Riley
Just keep running 🏃♂️ We’re all behind you (because you’re so fast) From Ryan, Katie and Riley!
£15.75
Anonymous
£32.55
Luna
£15
Luna Rover
£25.20
Chris Sharp
Great work Steve! Good luck on the day!
£33
Alfie
£14
Flora
£131
Boo
Thanks for the muddy walks.
£50
Stephen Fitzsimons
£163
Boo
Thanks for looking me and for the walks
£50
Beverly And Mike
£52.50
Michelle & Peter
£60
Maria Zander
£25
Samantha Allen
Great cause Steve! We are rooting for you! xx The Allen’s
£207.06
Flora
Thanks for all the great dog walks - wags from Flora!
£50
Andy, Anna & Florence
Good luck in a worthy cause. Xxx
£25
Anonymous
You've come a long way, little brother, and I know you can go further! Keep on running!
£25
Ollie
At this point we know you can do it, so keep pushing for PBs and for a fab cause. You’ll smash it !
£50
Katrina Gerada Morgan
£5
