James Begg

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

I joined #TeamStroke for the Brighton Marathon 2026.

There are over 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.

I have a personal attachment with running for Stroke Association as my father had battled with a stroke which had left him paralysed from the neck down. 

He was not only my dad, but also my best friend who inspired me in my own life in so many ways. I unfortunately haven't  Benn able to share my achievements with him. But I know that he is

 there in spirit to cheer me on. 

This is my second Marathon, having run the 2016 Brighton Marathon, so yes 10 years ago. I intend to train hard and be my time set from 10 years ago. 

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.