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Jonathan Field

London Marathon 2025

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I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!

Hi, I'm Jonathan,

I remember the year the London Marathon first started and also thinking "I wish I could do that". Back then I didn't do any running at all. Well now, 44 years later, I'm going to do it! 

In a moment of madness I said to my school friend and fellow "a cappella" singer Anita "Shall we do it next year"? We signed up before we could change our minds and here we are! It's not going to be easy and we're both a little bit scared but we'll have each other for company and support all the way! 

My wife Catherine has been a long time sufferer of Asthma (and of me for that matter!). We spent many a time in hospitals waiting to be treated and now my daughter, Alice, is working for this amazing charity and supporting so many fundraisers (like me!) around the country!

So, please will you consider sponsoring me? Thank you so much for taking the time today to support me.

Jonathan

Some more about Asthma + Lung UK

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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!

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£2,000

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My Achievements

My Updates

We can see the end ....

Sunday 6th Apr
Well, things are definitely hotting up now. The runs have been getting longer and longer. It's been strange doing a half marathon a week, it's starting to become normal now!

Last Friday Anita and I attended a Phoenix "Animal Fridays" running event in Walton on Thames. A bit like Parkrun, it's very inclusive and encouraging and we used it to do our longest run before the day .... a 20 mile run. In fact, it's the longest run I've done in my life!!

At this stage most of the hard work is done and this is like a practice, to test your strategy and make sure your fuelling all works. Anyhow, once again, we got through it together. Just need to add those extra 6 miles at the end now. With about 3 weeks to go we are now both super-excited and raring to go. 

If you haven't sponsored us yet and would like to, there is still time both before and after the race. Thank you to all those who have already helped me take a big step towards my target! Jonathan x

Wildwood Trail Half Marathon

Tuesday 11th Mar
Pretty grim morning to go and do a half marathon. Cold and very muddy. However, it was a great location in the Moors Valley Country Park, just by the New Forest. I've never been there before so that was interesting and I also set my best half marathon time! I think I must have been keen to get finished! 

Asthma + Lung UK Training Day

Tuesday 21st Jan
Last Saturday I attended the Asthma + Lung UK Training Day at Cecil Sharp House, home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Of course, they have a library there so I couldn't resist poking my nose through the door of that! 

We were joined by Nick from runningwithus.com and his many years of experience were invaluable (and entertaining!) throughout the day! We covered topics from training planning, nutrition, fundraising, right through to what to expect on the day. I have to say I found it invaluable in terms of preparing myself for this Marathon! 

It was lovely to meet some of the other runners as well and hear their stories and see how they were getting on with their training (and fundraising!). We all went on a lovely run into Regent's Park and up to Primrose Hill. 

It was well worth the journey up to North London and I also got to see Alice who was there assisting with the organising (so that was a nice bonus!). 

Has definitely left me even more motivated ......

Next challenge is this weekend when I'm doing the Moors Valley - Wildwood Trail half marathon over near Ringwood. So, nice and local!

Singing our way across the line ...

Tuesday 17th Dec
So, as mentioned previously, I'm not embarking on this marathon journey alone. I'm doing it with Anita, who I have known since childhood. She is running for MND and, last Saturday, the two of us were singing together in our a cappella group (Academix) and put on a 2 hour Christmas show for a packed audience in Pyrford, Surrey. 

We are very grateful to Cate, Cat and Neil who also generously gave up their time to help both of us raise money for our causes. 

The hall was beautifully decorated by our little helpers and mulled wine was served to a full house. Anyone who is a follower of Academix a cappella will know that we produce a Christmas video every year. We have done this for the past 10 years and, on this 10th anniversary, it was great to be able to get some of those out again and sing them alongside some of our other favourites like Take on Me, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, Shut Up & Dance and so on!

The upshot (aside from a great night for all!) was that we raised a fantastic £1120 which meant that each of our charities received £560. 

Thanks to all the family and friends who came out to help us and support us and, of course, the wonderful Academix for giving up their time. Finally, the whole evening wouldn't have been possible without the organisational skills of Anita. She's someone I value highly as my friend and I know I'm going to need her amazing "get up and go" on the day itself!

Surrey Half Marathon!

Tuesday 8th Oct
In preparation for London 2025, Anita and I ran the Surrey Half Marathon on the 8th September. We were both under 2 and a half hours! A good start. Of course, we've had the pleasure of running during the warm summer months in preparation. London will be a bit different with dark evenings and mornings approaching and, most likely, cold and wet weather! 

Never mind, will stay focused on the goal, how hard can it be?!?! Well, double the length of a half of course!

Jonathan 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£22

Jemma Field

£50

Alice Field

You did it! You are AMAZING!

£23.10

Matt Blenkinsop

Good luck!

£15.75

Mike Richmond

£27.53

James Jones-mcfarland

Seriously impressive! Best of luck to you both! James & Zsofi

£26

Rosalind Cyphus

Go well, and don’t forget the sunscreen and the Vaseline!

£15

Barbara

Go Jonathan! Good luck! 🏃

£22

Lucy

£15.75

Debbie Scott

Good Luck Jonathan! Love Debs, Gavin and the Osmonds x

£21

Rachel

All the best Jonathan ,you wil do it ! When I was a teenager my youth leader died of an asthma attack ! My sister suffers too and has an injection once a month to open airways !

£21

Sophie Nedderman

£42

Oliver Sinclair

£26.25

Christine Condron

Wishing you all the best Jonathan, enjoy the day

£15.75

Ros Shankla

Good luck Jonathan!

£145.95

Brendan A Gallagher

So hoping that you have a wonderful time and thank you for supporting this great charity

£10

Grandstand

£10

David Roberts

£10.50

Frances Ward

Have a fabulous run Anita & Jonathan 🏃💪

£23.10

Janet Mcgowan

Good luck Jonathan!!

£52.50

Anita Reynell

My dear Jonathan! We’ve got this… Looking forward to (most of) it!! Axx

£20

Simon Davies

Brilliant Jonathan, go for it!

£23.10

Lorna

Go, go, go! I’ll be there cheering you on & providing sweets!!

£15

Simon Q

£60

Andrew Auld

You have got this, Jonathan!

£23.10

Karen Patterson

Hi Jonathan Well done for taking this on. Challenges are just great for everyone I think. Good luck on the day!

£31.50

Jean Phipps

£20

Maggie Crosbie

You can do it Jonathan. I’ll be cheering you on x

£15.75

Lynn C

£20

Fiona Borthwick

Good luck with the marathon. I’m sure you will smash it. It’s an amazing achievemen!

£31.50

Bridget Smith

£30

Catrin Piears-banton

Woo hoo, go Jonathan!! You'll be amazing! We'll be cheering you on xx

£200

Anonymous

£23.10

Alan Jones

Good luck Jonathan

£100

Simon Cox

Good luck from Simon & Nush

£22

Graham Pitts

£52.50

Anonymous

Good luck and here’s to no more wheezing!

£55

Academix A Cappella

£22

Graham Mary

All the best for the wonderful achievement of you both in fund raising for such a worthy cause.

£42

Nick Dimant

Great thing to do! Go for it!

£15.75

Lorna

Go, go, go Jonny-boy

£560

Academix A Cappella

£5

Tash

Team Breathe Giving Day

£100

Lucinda Grainger

Madness!! But go smash it, brother!

£22

Fabia Dimant

Best of luck! Brilliant cause 🏃🏼‍♂️

£30

Martyn

Go Jonny Go!

£52.50

Philip Bergquist

Susan and I wish you the very best of luck with this very tough challenge.

£52.50

Anita Reynell

You’re absolutely right Jonathan: very scary! We can do this though… 🤗

£42

Nicola Richards

£22

Alice Field

Proud of you! You can do this ❤️

£46.25

Jonathan Field

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