I’m running The Great North Run in the fight for breath!
I’ve suffered from asthma all my life. I’ve been in hospital for a few stays, the last one in 2017. Today it’s manageable but I know even just a bad chest infection, or Covid, could mean trouble for me.
I’m thankful for the support and research that Asthma + Lung UK provides. I’m thankful that my asthma won’t stop me running to raise funds for others who can’t. I’m thankful for the family, friends and colleagues who will support me.
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with lung disease. Asthma + Lung UK is 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 could go towards Health Care Advisors and Respiratory Specialists supporting someone with the information they need to live well.
Any support would be amazing in my fight for lung health!
My Updates
Completed!
Wednesday 17th Sep I was so nervous before the race but once I was up and running I enjoyed it so much. I limped around in 3.11 and I was overcome with emotion at the end. Tears were shed. Thank you for all your support. Share
3 days until the race starts
Thursday 4th Sep Hampered by knee pain, the cause of which does not show up on an MRI, I will be limping around on Sunday with adrenalin pumping to stay ahead of the sweeper vehicle :)
5K!
Friday 14th Mar Smashed a milestone today. I’m on a mini break so it took quite a lot of willpower to stop drinking coffee in bed and instead drive to the best local running spot, Exmouth promenade, and just start jogging. It was very flat of course but still, this was a challenge for me both physically and mentally. Now for the 10K training… Share
A slow march
Saturday 8th Feb You know me. I’m in no fit state to run a half marathon in the near future. But I am on a slow march to September 7th. I’m on week 4 of C25K from which I’ll progress to 10k and onto the half marathon training. I will get there. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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The Davs
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Drew Gardner
Good luck! 🤞 x
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Sarah Stretton
Best of luck Claire! Love from all us Strettons xx
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Nicki Jarvis
Go Claire - take care and do what you can. - it’s still incredible of you!! 🫶
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Corina & David
Lots of good luck on the GNR. Don't walk too fast or you might pass Roy!
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Dave And Al
Go Claire. Xx
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Jax, Gray, Elize, Jake And Mags
Best of luck Square. Slow and steady. Weather forecast looking ok atm. Enjoy the day and after-race refuelling!!! x
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Zareen Elleby
Well done you Claire! Good luck . From the Ellebys xxx
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Fiona Struchkova
Good Luck Claire! Very impressed with your determination xx
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Sarah
Best of luck with your training Claire! Fantastic challenge. Love from the Strettons
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Noah Matthews
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Roy
Very proud of my comeback kid! xx
You’ve got this Claire. Such a worthy cause! xx