I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!
As someone with chronic Asthma. I never ever thought I'd be able to run a 5k, let alone a marathon. But, I joined my friend for some of her Marathon training for 2024, and started to love it. My Asthma has been a massive barrier on my running journey. I was put on steroids in the winter because it got so bad. I never thought I'd be able to run a long distance, because I thought my chest wouldn't let me. I was constantly having to stop to take my inhaler. This was happening in the gym too. But I have had a new preventer, a blast of steroids and some different treatment options for my Asthma and it has changed my life. It had honestly got to the point where I couldn't go to the gym or even go for a day out, without carrying my blue inhaler, because I'd definitely need to take it multiple times a day! I no longer have to worry if I don't constantly have my blue on me. I want to run the marathon to prove to myself that I can do it but also to help other people do the things they want to do.
I will share my running and training journey along the way. So be prepared for whinging. I have a couple of half marathons booked leading up to this, and I need to raise a minimum of £2k. Which I hope I can manage! My cat also has Asthma and that's just wrong on every level isn't it😅🥰
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 2025 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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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£10.50
Ronan Cassidy
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£10.50
Amy Parmenter
Do it for the wheezers of the world 🏃🏻♀️
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Matt C
Good luck Jade, you'll smash it! 🏃🏼♂️💨💪🏼 X
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Mummy 💗
Great job JD well done, I am extremely proud of you and the hard, challenging work you are putting in xxxx 🏃♀️💪🏼🥇 Helga is most definitely your number one fan 💜
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Dean Gibbs
Good luck 👍 💓 ✨️
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Mark Parmenter
Run Forrest
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Oliver Hayes
You got this 💪
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Stuart Gregg
You got this Jade. One foot in front of the other, rinse and repeat for 26.2 miles. Easy peasy! But seriously, kudos for taking on this massive challenge lovely!!
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Charlotte Coles-morris
I am so unbelievably proud of you. You are going to be absolutely incredible. You are unstoppable ❤️✨