Ed Long

London Marathon 2026

I’m running the London Marathon in the fight for breath

I'm running the London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK because this fight is personal. I’ve lived with asthma my whole life, as have all my brothers and sister. Some outgrew it, but not me. With the help of inhalers and medication, my asthma is well controlled, and now I'm taking on the biggest physical challenge of my life to raise awareness and vital funds.

Six months ago, I was 95kg and struggling to complete a 5K. Now I’m 91kg and just hit a personal best in a 10-mile run. It hasn’t been easy, I’m still working through neck and shoulder injuries, and the thought of 26.2 miles is honestly daunting. But every donation I receive gives me more drive to keep going.

I’ve never run a marathon before, but I’m determined to cross that finish line for everyone who battles to breathe every day. Please help me support this incredible cause and make every mile count.

My Achievements

My Updates

Final Long Run

Monday 30th Mar
Ran from Christchurch > Swanage in Dorset, My Final long run before the Marathon. Lots of headwinds and elevation but managed to achieve 30KM.
Am i prepared for 42Km.. Bring it on.

Solent half > 33K

Thursday 19th Mar
Last Sunday i participated in the Solent Half Marathon, Running through the New Forest National Park, Managed a sub 1:57 and proceeded to carry on for another 12KM.

Gosport half Marathon

Sunday 16th Nov

Gosport half Marathon

Sunday 16th Nov
Just smashed my PB's again on half marathon. Under  2hr half marathon timing 
Monday 27th Oct
https://www.strava.com/activities/16261630575

New Forest 10mi

Monday 27th Oct
Yesterday i participated in the New Forest 10mi race, Part of the Hampshire Road Race League. Managed to smash my 10k, 15k and 10mi PB times!! Aching today though!!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£22

Bartletts

Go smash it! From the Bartletts

£23.10

Jason Lockyer

Go on strong arm!!!!

£10.50

Dan Webber

Well done mate good on you

£22

Adam Olden

Well done mate!

£10

Lee Rich

Best of luck buddy

£20

Rob Mabey

£10.50

Liv

Good luck!!

£22

Lizzy And Neil White

Good luck, you will be amazing after all that training you have been doing. Enjoy the experience.

£15

Nathan Garrett

Good Luck Ed

£10

Kalina Stoilova

Good luck!

£26.25

Philip Fanthom

£27.30

Deirdre

Good luck, Ed, have a great run.

£10.50

Anonymous

£10.50

David Hall

Great work Ed, brilliant effort. You’ve got this!

£15

Alex Hart

Great cause - good luck with it all!

£25

Leon Bouttell

Good luck Ed, go smash that marathon 👍

£5

Dave Ebsworth

Good luck Ed!

£50

Bruce & Tanya

Good Luck, we are very proud of you. Be careful.

£21

Steve J

Good Luck!

£15.75

Gordon

Good luck Edward

£25

Sven

Well done bro👍

£5.25

Toni Drodge

Good Luck Ed!!

£15

The Fosters

Good luck! You’ll smash it

£100

Becky Elswood

Well done Twinny, amazing!!

£20

Courtnay Mcaleavey

Good luck!

£22

Andrew Barnett

Good luck

£15.75

Martin Cooper

Good luck

£25

Julie Williams

Good Luck! You can do it

£26.25

Adam Broadley

£15.75

Susan Farrugia

My husband suffers from asthma. Completely get the importance of more research into this condition. All the best for your training and the big day.

£10.50

Nick Morland

Good luck mate

£10

Kai L

£15

Andrew Copson

Can't be as painful as Sox ! :)

£15

Robbie Close

Thanks for suffering to raise money for a great cause! - Sincerely, a fellow Asthma suffer

£50

Andrew Long

Well done bro, will be cheering you on for the Marathon in London.

£20

Lindsey W

Best of luck! If you can train through the winter, you can make it through the marathon!

£52.50

Duncan Long

Keep up the excellent work Edward, very proud of you. Dad

£10

Kane Allen

£42

Alan Sargent

Good on you mate! Good luck with all the training 👍

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