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Stroke Association is 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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Marathon Training Update
Friday 20th Feb I am really getting stuck into my Manchester Marathon Training Plan now, and really feeling the benefit of getting the miles in. I am really lucky to be part of an amazing all-female running club (St Pol Striders) and am being supported by Iona and Jilly who make sure I hit my weekly mileage target. This is somewhere in the region of 30-45 miles. Alongside this, I have my regular sessions with my personal trainer, Alex, do as many gym classes with Emily and Jack as possible and run with my wonderful niece, Katie, my Sunday bestie Alison and my friends who I’ve met through Striders, Tara, Ali, Ami, Cath to name but a few. I never thought I would say this, but I am starting to really enjoy getting the miles in.
Marathon Training Commenced
Tuesday 13th JanFor the past three years, I’ve taken part in the London Marathon My Way, completing three marathons along the Rochdale Canal. While training last year, I suffered a serious accident and, despite not being fully recovered, I still went on to complete the marathon. It wasn’t the sensible choice—but it showed me just how much determination can carry you through.
This year, I’ve decided to take on a proper marathon and raise funds for a charity that has supported a close friend over the past year and a half.
The Stroke Association does incredible work. Most of us know someone whose life has been affected by a stroke, and it’s something that can happen to anyone, at any time. None of us know what’s around the corner, and one day we may need that same support ourselves.
Marathon training officially started last week. It’s going to be tough, but I’m determined to push myself and aim to knock at least 30 minutes off my previous time.
I’m not a natural runner and I do find it challenging, which makes every bit of support mean even more. Whether that support comes through a donation or by running alongside me as I clock up the miles before the big day, I’ll be incredibly grateful.
Thank you to my sponsors
£75
Nick Byrne
£56
Craig Moore
£53.32
Anonymous
Love you.
£53.32
Nick Pace
What you are doing is amazing. Good luck
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Liam Steed
£50
Josephine Hartley
From Mum 🥰
£50
Guy And Jan
Go girl, go! We're rooting for you. Jan and Guy.
£32.23
Megi Hartley
you’re doing AMAZING
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Paul Glanville
£27.05
Paula Maclachlan
Go for it Mrs Byrne ❤️
£27.05
Jennifer Gill
Happy to join you if you need a run buddy!
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Joe
£27.05
Xtine
I'm so impressed! ❤️ xc
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Ginny
Go girl! 😁
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Kimbo
Go get it LaD
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Db
A £ A Mile
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Emily Glover
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Charlotte Byrne
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D And D
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The Blue Teapot
Good luck Emma!
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Dawn Dowding
Good luck with the training - you can do it!
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Tara Collinson
You were brilliant last year and have continued to be xx
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Molly And Mark
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Abigail Aaron
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Pindle
You're a bloody runner! Good luck you absolute legend. LYLC. xxx
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Kathryn
Good luck - you will be amazing
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Virginia Mansouri
Go girl!!!
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Celia Ainley
Keep on running! Love Celia and Andy xx
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The Hodsmans
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Penelope Langham-clarkson
Go, Hare.... Excellent charity to raise funds for. xx
£20
Cliffy
You’ve got this 💪
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Beryl & Keith
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David, Rowan And Vera
£11.79
Rhian Pugh
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Julia
Good luck Emma. Always impressed by anyone who can run any distance whatsoever. 😃 love Julia x
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Rebecca Bamford
You are an all round superstar!
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Rebekah Cathcart
Good luck Emma
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Greg Helliwell
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Robin Cunningham
Best of luck
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Sam Swindells
Best of luck Emma!
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Angie Robbins
Try and enjoy it😊
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Brenda
Keep on running Emma.
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Kelly Binks
Good luck Emma, you are amazing!X
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Issy Wharton
Keep going Emma! You’ve got this x
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Julie Gray
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Natalie Cooper
You go girl! You can be inspirational for Imogen, I won’t be running any marathons! Xx
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Fiona Walker
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Jo Doherty
Go for it, Emma! You’ll smash it…great cause too xx
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Monkey
You go girlfriend!
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Kris Halstead
Good luck Emma. Hope you smash it🏃🏼♀️➡️👊🏼
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Tim Driver
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Nic Noble
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Eleanor Steed-ollerenshaw
Good luck Emma, you’ll smash it I’m sure! Xx
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Sjoerd
Great cause Emma and you will smash it x
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Julie Henderson
Good luck Mrs B! Go smash it
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Michelle Lumb
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Joanne
Good luck Emma, I’m sure you’ll smash it xx
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Carol Tidmarsh
A very worthy cause Emma.Good luck.
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Kimberley Clough
Go for it Em! 😁
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Elaine
Emma you are one of life’s good people.
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Oliver Byrne
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Hannah Sugden
Huge good luck- you’re amazing!
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Alison Birkenshaw
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Ali Morby
Go Emma … you will be amazing 🤩
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Pauline And Nick
Good luck Emma - we have every faith! You are an inspiration ✨️😊✨️
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Helen S
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Anonymous
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Rachel
Good luck Harts. You’re very brave!
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Ayesha Ahmed
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Pip Pickles
Well done Emma. You are doing great 🏃♀️ xx
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Anonymous
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Katy Brown
Good luck with this amazing challenge for such an important cause.
£10
Nicki Paynter
£10
Clare
Go Emma!! ❤️
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Morgan Mcqueeney
£10
Joanna
❤️
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Karen Holden
You’ll do amazing! 🤩
£10
Hannah Jones
Good luck Emma! xx
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Rachel P
£10
Mark Middleton
Good luck, Burnsie! Kick arse (gently 😬)
£10
Jessica Collins
you are a legend & such an inspiration!! 🌟 you’re going to absolutely smash it. so proud of you - remember to enjoy yourself, this is your victory lap!! 💛 so so so so much love xxxx
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Danielle And Callum, Calla And Isla
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Julie Parry
£10
Amanda Gregory
Good luck, made me want to cry when I read you were doing this. 🩷🩷🩷 Scott. So glad he is back with our Calder family.
£10
Waqar Hussain
You’re the best :)
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Natalie Billington
Good luck 🤞 x
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Chloe Mcqueeney
£6.11
Elaine Forsythe
£6
Daniel Bagnall
Good luck! Hope you’ve been doing well, you’ll do yourself proud
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Rebecca Y
Go Emma! You are an inspiration. May the wind be at your back and power you along x
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