My activity tracking
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miles
Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I’m taking part in the Great North Run on 13 September 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK. I chose the charity because my dad has Parkinson's.
I hate large events, but am sucking it up to raise some cash (and because Newcastle is my Motherland). Please help by sponsoring my challenge of getting a half marathon PB on the day! I'll be aiming for sub 1hr 44min - so I can get to the Metro at the end before there's too much of a queue (that's the spirit) 🏃♂️🤣.
All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community.
My updates
GNR
Sunday 13th Sep Done in 1:42:36. Straight to the Metro, where I had to wait for approximately two minutes and then straight on a train, very civilised with a seat and nobody standing up. Goal achieved! Thanks for the sponsorship. Share
Peequal
Monday 7th Sep The very big news is that my 'Runner's Hub' on the day has some 'Peequals' - yes, female urinals. Is it weird that I am quite excited to use these? It should also mean less queuing for that last minute slash. Good times. Share
2ish weeks to go
Thursday 27th Aug Nearly 10weeks solid training - done. Running 5/6 days a week. I've had a small tendon issue since March that I've been rehabbing with the help of a physio. The tendon doesn't like it when I do very fast running, but doesn't seem to mind that much otherwise. Hopefully all will be well. I am in the Orange Wave, starting at 10:50. ShareThank you to my sponsors
£12.25
Libby Johnston
£12.25
Ruth Clifford
Have a brilliant run 💪 xxx
£11.24
Gillie Kleiman
£17.89
Rita Misra
Good luck Alison, it’s such a vicious and cruel illness, thank you for fundraising for them
£23.45
Holly Gardner
Good luck Alison!
£20
Jill Hargreaves
Go Go Runners!
£10
Jack Goodhand
Good look Alison!!
£23.45
Margaret
£12.01
Anna Dawson
You're amazing! Good luck xx
£12.25
Marie Eden
Have a fab run!!
£12.25
Kirsty
Go go go!
£5
Amy Whitham
£23.45
Fran Webb
Here you go!
£33.83
Tom, Arthur & Laurie
Mum, mum she likes to run…
£10
Cousin Emily
Try not to get stuck behind a fridge x
£22.80
Aunty Maryan
£20
Maryan Lognonne
Good luck catching that metro out of Shields xx
£20
Rob Gillie
I hope you smash your PB. Why don't you swim across the Tyne on the way back? Love Unk x
£20
Jane And Bill Carr
Good luck Alison
£54.75
Good Luck Alison!