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Susan Thompson

Great North Run 2026

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My target 100 kms

Finally accepting that I'm doing the Great North Run 2026 #TeamStroke

I'm running for the Stroke Association because in February 2024 my Mam suffered a life-changing stroke.

Before her stroke she enjoyed her own routines and way of life. Overnight, everything changed. She was taken from her home to hospital and has never returned. She now lives in a care home and has never regained her mobility or the use of her arm or leg.

Watching that happen to someone you love and living with the aftermath is something I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I actually secured my Great North Run place in September 2025, but didn't tell many people because I wanted to build some confidence and get some training under my belt before I truly believed I could do it. Then life had other ideas, and I've spent months dealing with calf injuries and physio, which probably makes me sound far more of a runner than I really am (the injuries weren't even running-related!).

Anyway... I've finally accepted that, one way or another, I will be on that start line in September. Whether I run, walk, shuffle or crawl, I'm determined to make it all the way to South Shields.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help the Stroke Association continue supporting stroke survivors and their families through one of the toughest experiences life can throw at them.

Thank you for reading, supporting and cheering me on all the way to South Shields 🖤

Please help me reach my goal

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£1,392 + £159 GiftAid

My Goal

£1,000

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My updates

Race day outfit prep is underway!

Saturday 29th Aug
2 weeks to go
Vest has arrived!!
Longest run completed.
Time to look after my old legs and get prepped.
Delighted to start carb-loading anytime 

Sh*t got real!

Tuesday 18th Aug
Number has arrived!!! Pray for Sue x

Unexpectedly HOT today, but the goal was set to go for 8km!

Sunday 26th Jul

My Foot-Out-the-Door Strategy

Monday 20th Jul

Well, today is the day I launched my fundraising page, and I honestly didn't expect so much support so quickly.

Thank you to everyone who has liked, shared, commented and donated already. 

To make sure today's run actually happens, I've deployed my trusted "foot-out-the-door" strategy. 

New running leggings (first time out of black!)? ✔️ On. 

Camera-ready work shirt? ✔️ Also on.

Cosy slippers that should definitely not be part of a running outfit? ✔️ Still on!

It's not a fashion statement, but it's my way of being ready. If I'm already halfway there, it's much harder to talk myself out of it later.

So while I may currently look like I've got dressed in the dark, the important thing is that it's run day today, and I'm heading out with a little extra motivation thanks to all of your support.

Every donation, message and share is helping me take another step forward. Thank you so much. ❤️🏃‍♀️

Thank you to my sponsors

£100

Mam

Very proud of you xxx

£55.88

Sarahann Campion

Good Luck Lass 🥇 💖

£54.75

Sonja Brighton

That run will be one up on Uncle Sid. London marathon next, Go girl you can do it xx

£50

Julie & Gordon

You’re going to smash it!!! Xxxx

£33.83

Anthony Cummings

Good luck Sue!!!! Love from Ant and Holly xxx

£30

Julie X

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️xx

£28.44

Michelle Turnbull

£28.44

Debbie Lockwood

Your determination will get you through this Sue - I’m full of admiration for you xx

£28.44

Lara Ross

You are amazing Sue! We are so proud of you xxx

£28.44

Shaun Thompson

I'm so proud of you taking this on Sue. like everything you become committed too, you don't now how to fail. This is no different babe, you'll absolutely smash it! Snoop says Come on Mam you can do it

£28

Judith Youll

Good luck Sue x

£28

Sharon Howarth

Any which way, you'll smash it Sue xx

£25

Jess Thompson

You’re going to smash this! We are so proud of you! Love Jess, Kieran and Charlie

£25

Anne Sultman

Good luck Sue you will smash it. Love Aunty Anne and Uncle Peter xx

£25

Philip Sultman

Good luck Sue. Love Philip xx

£25

Laura Wright

Good luck Auntie Sue, love Laura Ben and Max xxx

£24.65

Sally Dale

I’ve watched you train, you’ve committed, shown up and being consistent. You’ve put yourself though this, Sunday will come and go, the memories will stay. Well done, remember you can have fun. I’ll be watching on the tele! Xx

£23.45

Sarah Parker

Sending you lots of love, as you face this epic adventure of the Great North Run! Here's a little something to add into your pot! Sarah Xx

£23.45

Steph

Go Sue!! You are going to be amazing. So proud of you. Xxxx

£23.45

Miller!

Thompson, you never fail to amaze me, go Sue 🏃‍♀️

£23.45

Finleys

Good luck, rather you than me, keep your chin up it's a good cause.

£23.45

Paula Whiting

Good luck Sue

£20

Christine Bateman

Well done sue x

£20

Wendy Cosgrove

£20

Brian Lee

Good luck Sue xx

£20

Linda Spray

You have got this Sue, one step at a time right through to the finish line. Charity close to my heart.💕

£20

Vickie And Adi

You are amazing Mrs T ❤️

£20

Heather

Well done Sue, amazing 👏

£17.89

Alison Lavender

Go for it Sue - you are amazing xxx

£15

Nikita

Good luck Sue! Remember when you get close to the end just repeat to yourself ‘That medal is mine, mine, mine’ 🐦

£15

Sarah, Scott, Charlotte And Florence Brighton

Good Luck Sue! You'll smash it! Love Sarah, Scott, Charlotte and Florence xxx

£12.25

Helen Dinsdale

Well done Sue!

£12.25

Sam M

Go smash it Sue - who knows you may actually enjoy it !

£12.25

Sharon Harpers

Good luck Sue, I’m sure you will smash it xx

£12.25

Davina Costello

Gan on Sue! You can SMASH this! 😍

£12.25

Alice

Good luck Sue ❤️

£12.25

Amanda White

Good Luck Sue, really good cause

£12.25

Anonymous

Good Luck Sue

£12.25

Gill Thompson

Good luck Sue, you can do it! xx

£12.25

Alison & Family

Very best of luck my lovely friend (I hope I can call you that!?) You never know what card you might be dealt and this is easy for anyone! You’ve got this, the challenge is hard but the best is at the end for you to see 🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️👟🏅🥂🍾💕💕💕💕💕

£12.25

Sharon Turner

A cause very close to my heart - thank you x ( SW member)

£12.25

Jordan Hind

So proud of you 👏

£12.25

Miriam Davidson

You are amazing!!!!! You’ve got this!!! Xxx

£12.25

Jo Knaggs

Go for it Sue 🏃‍♀️

£12.25

Sharon Harrison

From someone who found running very difficult…..I take my hat off to you…..xxx

£12.25

Lee Mack

You’re an inspiration Sue! Lean on the support of the crowd on the day to carry you through any tough patches. You’ve absolutely got this.

£11.55

Judith Churchill

£11.55

Gillian Barkworth

Good luck your reason for doing it alone will get you through to the finish line xx

£11.55

Mel Foreman

You’ll smash this Sue xx

£11.55

Janice Bryson

I will be there to cheer you on Sue ! 2 of my members are running it too ! You can do this xx

£11.55

Marie Barker

Proud of you Sue xx

£11.55

Aly & Gary Thompson

Good luck Sue-you’ve got this 🩷

£11.55

Jacqueline Watt

Good luck :) Jaki and Luke x

£11.55

Alison Clarke

What a good cause. Go smash it.

£11.55

Ty Baines

Good luck Sue! ❤️

£11.55

Dorothy Donnelly

Good luck Sue you will smash it xx

£11.55

Victoria Frame

Donated with love. ❤️ Sue, I know your mam is your absolute world, and seeing you take on the Great North Run for such a cause close to your heart is truly inspiring. You spend so much time believing in and encouraging everyone else—now it’s your turn to believe in yourself. You’ve got the determination, strength and heart to achieve this, and I know you’ll smash every mile. (Just think of it as the longest Body Magic session ever! 😂🏃‍♀️) Your mam will be incredibly proud, and every step you take will help make a difference for families affected by stroke. Wishing you the very best of luck—you’ve got this! 💙🏅

£10

Louise Old

Go smash this Sue - what an achievement. So proud of you ❤️❤️❤️

£10

Ruby Leithead

Best of luck! X

£10

Gillian

Good Luck Sue 👍

£10

Catherine Abley

£10

Tracy John And Grace Ranson

Go smash it Sue. U r amazing x

£10

Susan Thompson

£10

Andrea Graham

Here's wishing a day as painfree as possible. No matter how much pain you maybe suffering I know that the determination in you will keep you going no matter what. Xx

£10

Lou

£10

Nic Young

Good luck x

£10

Julie Bell

Go smash it sue 💪💪

£10

Sharon Haggerty

Go girl - great cause x

£10

Suzanne

This warms my heart, I remember the day you told me you were doing it we both had a giggle. You can do this believe in yourself every step of the way. Lots of love Suzanne & Ian xx

£10

Lucas Atkinson

Hi Sue Lucas here, wishing you good luck. My mam said you are going to smash this just like you said i would smash my kick boxing. Good Luck lots of love Lucas xx

£10

Frances Barlow

You're a true inspiration! Go girl....You're gonna smash it! Love Frances & Rob xx

£6.56

Hilary Franklin

£6.56

Sylvia Bell

You’ve got this Sue you’ll smash it ☘️☘️☘️🥰

£6.56

Gina Lindley

You've got this xx

£6.56

Carol Rooney

Good Luck Sue !! You will smash it xxx

£6.18

Louise Lee

Sue you are amazing 🤩 believe in yourself as you have told so many others! Cheering you on from a distance, love Louise Lee xx

£5

Lesley

Good luck !!!! You’ll smash it xxxx