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Clive Kersey

TCS London Marathon 2026

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236
miles

My target 26 miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! 

In April 2026, I will be running my very first full marathon—the TCS London Marathon—in support of Parkinson’s UK, a cause incredibly close to my heart.

My father, Brian, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2017. In January 2025, we sadly said goodbye to him. Despite the challenges he faced, he greeted every day with resilience and warmth. One of my fondest childhood memories is of us sitting together to watch the London Marathon each year. He found so much joy and inspiration in it, and I never imagined that one day I would be running it myself, in his honour.

Running has been part of my life since 2017. I’ve completed 13 half marathons, but this will be my first full marathon—a milestone that carries deep personal meaning.

This journey is shared by my girlfriend, Sharon. Her father also lived with Parkinson’s and sadly passed away in 2022. We will be running side by side to honour both our fathers and to support the wider Parkinson’s community.

Parkinson’s is the fastest‑growing neurological condition in the world. Parkinson’s UK funds groundbreaking research and provides vital support for those living with the condition and their families. Every donation helps bring us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.

Please consider donating whatever you can. Your support will not only honour Brian and Sharon’s father, but also bring hope to thousands of families affected by Parkinson’s. Sharing this page with friends and family would mean the world to us.

Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for being part of this journey. 💙



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My updates

Week 12 London Marathon Training

Sunday 29th Mar
Finished another week of training with my longest run to date, 18 miles.
It was really nice to do a training run with my girlfriend Sharon, at last 😘.
The longest I've ever ran in my life and apart from slightly tired legs near the end, i still felt i had more in me.
My ankle is behaving and felt alot better this week, so hopefully no more aches and pains 🤞.
With the clocks going forward an hour be nice to run in evening daylight from now on 😁

Week 11 London Marathon Training

Sunday 22nd Mar
Been another up and down week of training because my ankle is still sore after each run.
Been taking painkillers which hopefully will improve things going forward.
That said, still managed the Gloucester half marathon in a 3rd best time.
Lets see how the ankle is next week 🤞

Week 7 to 10 London Marathon Training update

Saturday 14th Mar

It's been a little while since my last update, and the last couple of weeks have definitely thrown a few curve balls my way.

First came a stubborn sore ankle that took its sweet time to settle down. Just as that started improving, I was hit with toothache that ended in a tooth extraction — not exactly the kind of “rest day” I had in mind. Training had to pause, and honestly, it was frustrating, but sometimes your body forces you to slow down whether you like it or not.

Fast‑forward to today: I headed to Harrogate Parkrun to test how everything felt, and it was such a relief to run without pain. Legs felt good, ankle behaved, and it finally felt like I’m back on track.

Not the smoothest couple of weeks, but definitely a turning point. Onwards with Week 11 and building the momentum again.

 

 

Week 6 of 16 training

Sunday 15th Feb
Another week of wet and soggy runs but that's normal now 🙄.
Feel good and more confident as the training continues 😁

Week 5 of 16 training 💪

Sunday 8th Feb

Week 5 done and dusted, and I’m feeling good — no aches, no niggles, just steady progress. The plan starts to ramp up now with longer runs and a sharper tempo, so it’s about to get interesting.

The only real challenge at the moment is the weather. With all the rain, finding routes that aren’t flooded or completely boggy is becoming part of the workout itself. Still, miles are miles, and it all counts.

Week 4 of 16 training 💪

Friday 30th Jan
Week 4 of marathon training in the bag and everything’s starting to click. Legs feel good, rhythm feels steady, and I even managed to dodge the rain all week. The cold definitely showed up, but staying dry felt like a win. Happy with the consistency so far — onwards to week 5.

Week 2 Training🏃‍♂️

Sunday 18th Jan

After returning from Australia, I’ve just wrapped up my second week of training on home soil. I’ll be honest — the first few runs were a real shock to the system. The cold, the jet lag, the change of routine… it all made those early miles feel tougher than expected.

But as the week has gone on, things have started to click again. Each run has felt a little smoother, a little stronger, and it’s been great to feel my rhythm returning. Right now, I’m feeling positive, motivated, and genuinely excited about the progress ahead.

Thanks for sticking with me on this journey — your support means more than you know.

🏃🏻My First London Marathon Blog: Starting Strong (and a Long Way from home!)

Tuesday 6th Jan
Training for the London Marathon has officially begun — and in the most unexpected place. My very first training run took place on Saturday at Pirrama Parkrun in Australia, squeezed in between watching the Ashes cricket. Not quite the typical start to a marathon journey, but definitely a memorable one.

This challenge means a lot to me. I’m running in support of Parkinson’s UK, an organisation doing incredible work to support people living with Parkinson’s and to drive forward vital research. Every mile I run is for progress, for better treatments, and for the hope of a future without Parkinson’s.

The road ahead is long, and I know there will be tough days, but moments like that first run — jet‑lagged, excited, and fuelled by cricket and sunshine — remind me why I’m doing this. It’s about showing up, step by step, wherever I am in the world.

If you’re able to support my fundraising, thank you so much. Every donation, big or small, genuinely makes a difference.

More updates to come as the miles build. Onwards from Pirrama to London.

Let’s do this. 💙

Thank you to my sponsors

£11.33

Devon Nicholas Soobramoney

A true gift. All the best Clive

£53.32

Nick Silcox

Go Clive, it's only 26.2 miles! :)

£10

David Blake

Raffle tickets

£20

Nathan Sutton

6 raffle tickets for the pony race night 🎟️ 🏇

£21.84

Grant Poe

Good Luck

£21.84

Jayme And Beth

2x tickets and 10 raffle tickets

£21.84

Neil

1 Race Ticket and 15 raffle tickets

£27.05

Sj Window And Door Specialist

Brilliant cause, good luck to you both 👍

£5

Sarah G

Good luck! Strip of raffle tickets

£6.11

Susan Cozens

Hi Clive, money for race night and good luck with the training.

£20

Valerie Kersey

Good luck

£16.56

Dom Owens

1x race ticket and x10 raffle tickets

£5

Amy Popovici

£11.33

Tyrone

Good luck Sharon and Clive.

£106

Stuart And Zelda.

Wishing you both All the luck. You are both doing a great thing. GO SMASH IT.

£21.84

Dan F And Hope

2x tickets and 10 raffle tickets

£16.56

Jo Taylor

Good luck Sharon and Clive! One horse and 2 ticket strip's please x

£84.80

Tyrone

Good luck clive

£21.84

Kelvin Sheldon

4 tickets for the race night nights

£53.32

Paul Jay

Good Luck Clive

£10

Aimee Keen

2x tickets for race night

£10

Keith Calder

A great cause, good luck to you both!

£10

David Blake

£11.33

Nzolamosi Ndombele

£32.23

Josh Gaut

Good luck!

£21.36

Ovidiu Sacaleanu

Good luck Clive!

£106

Darryl And Nicky Hill

Clive and Sharon, a great cause, well done im sure your smash it, see you on the race night

£40

Nathan Sutton

8 donkeys for race night 🏇

£32.23

David Blake

6 horses race night

£10

Pete & Sheila Williams

Good luck Clive Best wishes Pete & Sheila

£53.32

Mandy & Joules Hams

Good luck Clive & enjoy the run. You are doing an amazing thing, your Dad would be very proud of you xx

£21.84

Lisa Butcher

£1 raffle tickets for Peter and me. £10 for my mum and dad :)

£21.84

Warren Mcguire-brown

Go smash it Clive

£100

Hillier & Wilson Estate Agents

Wishing you the very best of luck Hillier and Wilson Estate Agents

£6.11

Owens

£10

Roger Wheatley

2 x horses (owner/sponsor ) for the race night

£5

Mary

1 x race night ticket

£21.84

Chelsea Owens

1 race ticket and raffle tickets (good luck guys!)

£50

Sharon Owens

We'll smash this marathon together for our dads...Team Clive & Sharon 💙 xxx