I'm taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon 2026 as part of #TeamStroke
I joined #TeamStroke for the Cardiff Half 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.
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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Cardiff Half 2026
Thursday 23rd OctSix weeks to go and I’ll be standing at the start line of the Cardiff Half Marathon, something that, a year ago, I never imagined I’d be doing.
At the end of 2024, my mum had a small stroke. Thankfully, she’s been able to recover, but it was a frightening and emotional time for all of us. This cause also connects to an earlier chapter of my life. My Bampy passed away from a stroke in 2015, and that loss has always stayed with me.
Running for the Stroke Association feels like a way to honour him, and to do something positive in memory of him, while supporting others going through similar experiences.
Running is not easy, and the training definitely won’t be over the next year, there will be early mornings, sore legs, and plenty of moments where I question why I’m doing it. But then I’ll remember my reasons. I’ll remember my mum’s strength, my Bampy’s memory, and the thousands of families who benefit from the Stroke Association’s incredible work. Every mile will mean something.
Here’s to running with purpose, pushing limits, and making a difference. 💜
Thank you to my sponsors
£155.40
Jonathan Miles
£28.44
Caz Lambert
Good Luck
£27.24
Olivia Miles
£23.45
Kelly Oakes
Good luck Liv, I'm sure you will smash this kel and Rhianna xxx
£21.84
Alison & Lyndon
£21.84
Linda & Mike Rudman
For your lovely Mum & Grandad, well done Liv 🏃♀️xx
£20
Matthew Jones
Proud of you, always! As would be your Bampy💛
£20
Owen & Donna
Good luckkk - Enjoy the training & race!
£15
Abi Phillips
£12.25
Maria Jones
Go girl, so proud of you. Love you loads xxx😘
£11.33
Karen Lougher
Good luck Liv xx
£11.33
Maria Jones
Good luck Liv, great charity xx
£10
Ashleigh Heathcote
Good Luck Miss Olivia! From, Olivia xx
£10
Leah
Go smash it livs, proud of you💕
£10
Chloe Davies
So proud of you 🩷 also smashing the running🙌🏻
£10
Leah
YOU GO GLEN COCO👏🏽💕
£6.56
Dilly Robinson
You’ll smash it x
£6.56
Vivienne Tresidder
You will smash it!
To our special girl so proud of you Liv ❤️ Go smash it 🏃🏻♀️