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Abigail Thomson

TCS London Marathon 2025

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I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke

As many people may be aware, 5 years ago today I was rushed into hospital, unconscious, suffering from a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis. This is a rare form of stroke caused by a build up of blood clots on and around the brain, and mainly affects young women. As with any form of stroke, this condition can be fatal, and if it wasn’t for my quick diagnosis, I may not have been so lucky. It is only thanks to the treatment I received in hospital that I made a miraculous full recovery. 

Despite the potential prognosis, research around this specific condition is limited and the symptoms are not widely known. Throughout the 8 months leading up to my hospitalisation, I was experiencing what I believed to be stress-induced migraines, which turned out to be a series of mini-strokes not serious enough to impact my consciousness. However, on the 30th March 2020, not long after the start of the pandemic, I fell unconscious in my sleep and was rushed into hospital before being induced into a coma for 36 hours. I spent 2 more days on the intensive care ward at Newcastle’s RVI, then a further 8 days on the neurology ward there. I left the hospital very weak, barely able to walk, and subsequently spent several weeks recovering at home following a strict course of blood thinners for the next 6 months. Scarily, I can remember nothing between falling asleep on the 30th and waking up two days later in a hospital bed.

Thanks to the research carried out by charities like The Stroke Association, these conditions are becoming better researched and more widely known. That said, most people still consider strokes a condition reserved for the older generations, rather than something that might affect fit and healthy young people. I wish I hadn’t shared this idea before my diagnosis and I can’t stress it enough how important it is for everyone to be familiar with key risk factors, signs and symptoms associated with thrombosis. 

The Stroke Association provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Although I made a full recovery, there are others who are not so lucky and continue to live with the after effects of a stroke for the rest of their lives and it is them that I want to support.

So, as a celebration of 5 years post-hospitalisation, I will be running the London Marathon on the 27th April, not only to show how far I’ve come since then, but also to show my support and gratitude for the amazing work and research of The Stroke Association, supporting them to help save the lives of many others like me and raise awareness for these terrifying conditions.

My avid Strava following will know that I’ve been reasonably committed to my training so far and coming into the last 4 weeks, I’m excited to see what I can do on the day! The remainder of my training will also be tracked on Strava and I would be hugely appreciative of any support that you can give, no matter how small - it all counts for something!

Thank you xx

I'm joining #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2025!

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Aunty Kate

Go Abs!!

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Philippa Griffiths

So pleased to hear how well you are doing and total respect for turning a trauma into something positive for others. Go for it. Nothing can stop you when you have such strength!! 💕

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Helen Gray

Good luck xx

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Jane Chalmers

Good luck Abigail. You are amazing

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David Metcalf

Good luck with the run Abigail!! We're all be rooting for you at the Curry Club!!

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The Grants

Congrats Abigail.

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Grandma Thomson

Lots of love

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Anabel And Aidan

Good luck!

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Christopher Bartlett

I am sure you will smash it on the day.

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Fred Wyrley Birch

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Anonymous

We're so impressed!

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Mark & Sarah Baldwin

Good luck Abi !!

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Abbey Court Ladies

Good luck Abigail from Granny P and Aunty Anne's friends in Abbey Court.

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The Marshall Clan

Well done Abigail, amazing achievement and brilliant time. Love from the Marshall’s Xx

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Lucy & Nicholas Wirz

Good luck Abigail! Sure you’ll smash it. What a great cause and fantastic achievement.

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Alex

Good luck!! Can't wait to cheer you on

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Ade & Andrew

Great cause and great effort. Good luck

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Charlie Pinkney

Good luck Abigail, it’s an incredible experience. You’ll smash it.

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Joe & Amelia

You’ll probably be about 10k in now Abi! Keep it up, we’re rooting for you! Love Joe & Amelia xx

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Dianne Johnson

Good luck Abigail

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Catherine Michael

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Hexham Harrisons

Fantastic effort Abi, what a way to fight back !!!

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Aisling Grant

Well done Abigail - amazing achievement x

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Claire Morgan

Will look for you on the TV Well done 👍

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Deb Pearson

Congratulations Abigail!

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Brent

Good luck! Thank you for sharing your story so others can be better informed and to raise funds for research

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Phil Kite

Good luck

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Norma Willmott

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Amanda Cassidy

Very best of luck Abs x

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Jenny Ludman

Well done Abi 👏👏

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Zoe Lewis

Good luck Abi absolute legend!! So proud and impressed by you xx

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Helen Sanderson

Good luck Abigail...you'll smash it!

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Michelle Russell

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Lynne Longstaff

You're amazing Abigail. Good luck. I'm sure you'll smash it!

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George & Holly

Marathon (on a Sunday!)

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S + J Thomson

So proud of you! Go girl!

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Sophie

Wooooo go smash it Abi!! You’ve got this 💪💪

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Judith & Nigel

Good luck Abigail

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Christine And Kevin

Wishing you all the best and good luck

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Krupaa V

Best of Luck Abi, you’re going to smash it!! xxx

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Ian Boyd

Well done Abigail from Jean and Ian, Tyne rower.

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Georgina Ringham

Good Luck!!

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David Smark

Inspirational, Abigail. Well done

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Rayfield’s

Best of luck Abigail - from The Rayfield’s

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Katherine Brooker

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Lyn

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Molly Sykes

Go abi!!

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Molly Garner

Good luck!! You’ll smash it 🍀

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Caroline Freeman

Really great effort, Abigail, and congratulations too on excellent explanation of why you’re fundraising….

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Connor & Denise

Good luck Abi! You’ll smash it

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The Todhunters

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Dennis Hunter

You are amazing 🤩

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Rebecca Grant

wooooohoooo go Abi, good luck!!

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Wendy Baynes

Good luck Abigail x

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Sophie G

Go smash it Abi! Will be cheering you on!!! ♥️♥️

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Vivian Thomson

From Bill And Moira Short

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Elena

Good luck Abi!

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Liz Jefferson

Have a great run Abigail.

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Andy Kirkwood

Well done Abigail

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Margaret And Peter

Well done Abigail

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Imi Killen

Go on Abi! So proud of u & such a worthy cause 💜

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Ellie Norris

Good luck Abi! We’ll be cheering you on! x

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Claire Pollock

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Lexi

I had no idea Abi, but very happy you’re here today! I know you’re going to smash the marathon just like all those 2ks!

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Sonia Watkinson

You are an inspiration to us all Abigail! Good luck in the Marathon, hope it's a blast!

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Lauren Waller

Good luck!! Your amazing ⭐️

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Bethany Hickling

Good luck, and hope you enjoy it! 😊

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Kim & Martin Bluck

You're an inspiration! Have a fantastic race Abigail - will be dot watching & cheering you on!

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Becca West

Good luck. You are going to smash it out the park

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Kamila D

Good Luck Abi!! Excited for you!!

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Annabel Kershaw

Good Luck x

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Kate Jackson

What a wonderful way to mark 5 years ! Such an inspiration Enjoy the day - take it all in - there is nothing quite like it (so I’m told) Kate , Mads and Alex

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Rhiannon Robinson

Go Abigail! We are with you all the way. The Robinsons xxx

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Emily Shipston

You are amazing Abi ! Big love ❤️

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Cathy Graham

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Helen Stott

Good luck Abigail!

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Louise Chicken

Wow can’t believe it’s 5 years and your running a marathon fantastic achievement

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Susan Smith

Good luck Abigail, such a good cause to support Love from Sue, a former colleague of your mum

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Hannah Coleman

Come on Abs!! Enjoy it my friend- I am so lucky to have you xxx

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Miranda Howat

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Francesca Harrison

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Zoë Hardy

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Stephanie K

Good luck x

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Michael Reeve

Well done Abigail you smashed it 👍

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Jane Tyler

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Margaret Clarke

Well done 👏👏👏

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Anji

You’re an inspiration!

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Anonymous

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Tracy Murray

You're an inspiration. Good luck! X

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Jonathan Clare

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Alison Scott

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Connor & Emily

Good luck today!

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Millie

Good luck!! You’ll smash it xx

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Jo Allen

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Lily Wirz

So proud of you, best of luck! xx

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Ellen

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Alex Newton

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Anonymous

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Angus Thomson

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Karen Johnstone

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Hannah Murphy

Amazing Abigail, hope you love every minute!

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Anonymous

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Megan Elson

Go and smash it Abi - will be sending love and support from France!

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Ed Foster

Well done Abigail.

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Joseph O’donnell

Best of luck, run like the wind!

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Lucy Booth

Good luck Abi !!! X

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Aunty Anne

Donated by Aunty Anne (Great) aka Tante! Good luck Abigail.

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Stephanie Ryder

Good luck Abs - go smash it!!! Xx

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Ruth Wighton

Well done Abi, you obviously take after your mum!

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Elena Bluck

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Rachel Wood

You are amazing Abi!!!

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Serena Thomson

Good luck Abigail! You are going to smash it💪🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

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