Retracing Dad's Running Footsteps
My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's about ten years ago. Sadly he passed away February 4th 2026 two days before his 82nd birthday. Dad and I first started running together when I was about 9-10, and we regularly went running and completed several races and fun runs together.
I am aiming to retrace some of his running footsteps and complete a few of the races he did in the past and raise some money for Parkinson's along the way, starting with the Fleet Half Marathon on 29th March, a race he completed 39 years ago on 29th March! There will be other races, I know he also completed the Elmbridge 10k, Swansea 10k, the Cabbage Patch 10 and the Windsor Half Marathon... but I will be looking at his haul of medals to see what else I could do!
Thank you for visiting my page and thank you in advance for your donation, every donation helps find a cure for Parkinson's. Please include an email address so I can keep you updated on my progress!
Dad knew what I was planning on doing and he will be with me every step of the way.
Now a little bit about Parkinson's:
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. And Parkinson's is on the rise. Someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.
Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.
That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.
In memory of my dad Ray Bairstow, his brother Jeff Bairstow, and family and friends Peter Le Jeune and Denis de Beger.
Thank you to my sponsors
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H Clive
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Twickenham Rfc
From Twickenham RFC. Good luck in your quest to retrace your dad's running steps.
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John And Maureen Le Jeune
Well done Anna Also remembering Peter Le Jeune and Denis de Beger
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Sue & Phil
Well done on the first run Anna! Keep going and enjoy the rest. Your Dad would be proud of you and so would my Mum.
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Linda Naylor
Well done Anna.
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Rudi Berns
Well done young Anna.
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Anonymous
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Fiona
Go Anna! Well done. Your dad would be so very proud of you.
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Anne
Well done Anna! Sportiness running in the family there.
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Nicky Lister
Your amazing
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Clare Urquhart
Well done Anna, you rock and should be very proud of yourself !!
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Holly
May your run be swift and your feet pain free Xxx
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David & Barbara Massey
Good job. Keep up the good work! God bless!
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Kathryn, Adam & Sofia
Well done Anna your Dad would be proid
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Anonymous
I’m right behind you H, you’ve got this. Lots of running love. Idris 💪
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Gemma And Stephen
Wishing you the best of luck. Running for your Dad and a great charity!
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Sarah Bairstow
Big love to you, cuz! I’ll be cheering you on from down ere in Cornwall! 🩷
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Emma
What an amazing way of remembering your Dad, he will definitely be very proudly with you every step of the way.
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Graham And Sarah Knights
Go Anna!
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Sara Sparrow
The start of a new chapter, and such a lovely thing to do in memory of Dad. With you every step of the way!
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David Williams
Good luck Anna, hope it goes well x
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Michael Bairstow
The first of many...
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Helen Owen
What a special thing to do Anna and for such a great cause x
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Helen Greenfield
You go girl …. You are amazing x
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Strongerthanthetear
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Anna Woodhams
Well done, your dad would be very proud of you. 🥰
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Georgia White
You go, girl xxx
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Nessie
Run like the wind! Or just take it slow - you’re doing great things xx
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G Thorburn
You’ll smash it! 💥 😊
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Michelle Jupp
Good luck Anna, definitely a worthy cause and i know you'll smash it x
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John Collingham
Good job 👏
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Zoe F
Good luck and what a wonderful idea to follow in his running steps. Xx
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Gunjan Sethi
Good luck Anna!
Well done Anna. I feel your dear Dad would be very proud, as always.