I will be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025 on Sunday 12th October 2025 in memory of my Dad, Warren Arden.
Dad passed away suddenly on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 at the age of 61. We learned some weeks later that this had been caused by a stroke. It was a terrible shock that has left a permanent void in mine, the family and his friend’s lives.
Dad was a kind, silly, sensitive and funny man. He was the biggest fan of The Jam and absolutely obsessed with his cricket. Whilst 34 years will never be enough time, I am fortunate to have lovely memories of Dad to look back on. Letting us stay up late to watch wrestling and hours playing on the Nintendo. Times visiting Auntie Connie in Somerset to Family Holidays in Portugal and Florida. Introducing me to our beloved Chelsea FC and being there every step of the way when I was at the University of Manchester. Making me feel as safe and supported as a fully grown adult as I did as a child.
Matthew, my brother, completed this year’s London Marathon, raising an incredible £5343 for Brain Research UK. Family and friends helped to raise £1524 for the Stroke Association last year. I will be running the Half Marathon with my good friend Joe, who is raising money for St Mungos. I would be so grateful if you could help me raise some more money for this fantastic charity.
Below is from the Stroke Association on how they support people who survive strokes:
There are over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.
We're here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so we work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support. We rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.
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Julia Blakemore
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Tina
Good luck Chris. Dad would be so proud as I am. He will be with you every step of the way
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Matthew & Ellie Arden
Proud of you - time to start running some longer distances now though… Matt & El x
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Lacey
You got this xxx
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George Arden
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Bano
Well in mate! Good luck x
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Gemma
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Barbara Arden
GOD BLESS YOU CHRISTOPHER. I WILL BE THINKING IF YOU ALL THE WAY. WE WILL CELEBRATE ANOTHER DAY. LOVE NANNA BARBARA XX
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Sue Burridge
All the best Chris! Good training for the full marathon next year maybe? 😄 🏃♂️ Sue & Mark B
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Esther, Al, Eddie & Michael
We’ll be there to cheer you on sunshine xxxx
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Cookie
Go go go! Good luck, you’ve got this 💪🏻 xxx
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Katie Burridge
Good luck Chrissy A! You’ve got this!
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Laura Currie
Good luck Chris! Xx
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Sally G
A wonderful thing to be doing Chrissy, all the best 🏃🏅🏃♂️
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Reem
Dearest Chrissy A! So proud of you for taking this challenge on, we know how much this cause means to you. Your dad would be so proud. Love you lots!!! Reem & Alex ❤️
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Siobhan, Colleen & Neil
Good luck Chris; your Dad would be proud ❤️
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Elliotts
Love you ledge xxxxxxx
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Andrew Forsey
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Lynne Moore
Good luck Chris, I know you’ll smash it. Enjoy the day xxx
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Mandy, Mike And Family.
Wishing you lots of luck Chris. An amazing charity. Really looking forward to meeting you on the day xx
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Andrea
Well done Chris! Good luck! Your dad would be super proud of you x x x
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Zoe Pounder
So proud of you Chris, your dad would be incredibly proud too 🩷
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Imogen Rayfield
Well done Chrissy A 💜 very proud of you xx
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Erin Mac
Good luck DALLYN!! X
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Michelle Marks
Good Luck Chris Your Dad will be looking down on you so proud Xx
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Georgia Parker
Good luck Chrissy! Your Dad would be so proud of you ❤️
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Damon Hunt
You are going to smash it (keeno)! What a man you are ❤️❤️❤️
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Moorish
So proud of you Chrissy A, as I know your Dad is too! Wishing you the best of luck and can’t wait to come and cheer you on xxxx
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Rae Jones
Good luck Chris! You’ll do Pappa A proud 💙 Love you xxxx
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Sue Harris
Well done Chris we are so proud of you, love the Harris family x
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Ben
Good Luck Chrissy A! 🍑
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Joe Boot
You love it don't ya HUH?
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Andrew Blakemore
Best of luck Chrissy A x
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Sarah Jones
Good luck Chris! Such a worthy charity to support.
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Sarah Blyth
Good Luck! You'll smash it x
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Mark G
Good luck with the half marathon. I hope there's a pub at then end for you.
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P Shepherd
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F Colasante
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Anne Stradling
Best of luck
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Abigail Price
Good luck Chris!! You’ll smash it xx
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Damon Hunt
A important cause, good luck my fav xx
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Amy Martin
Smashed it Chris! Well done and for such a great cause too x
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Netty
I won't even run for a bus so I am in awe of your goal and just wanted to show my support.
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Debbie
Run Chrissy A, run! Good luck, I’m sure you’ll smash it x
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Anonymous
Good luck Chris !!!
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Gagan
You got this Chris! Good luck
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Amanjeet Kahlon
So proud of you! You have come such a long way and what an achievement x
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Kevin
Good Luck Chris n Joe
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Andy Darlison
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Run like the wind Christo. Your Dad would be so proud. Lots of Love