My updates
Big Half completed
Monday 7th Sep✅ The Big Half completed
⏱️ Finish time: 2:28
💙 Raised: £321 / £400 for Parkinson's UK
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and donated so far. We're over 80% of the way to the target and every contribution helps support those affected by Parkinson's.
From zero to Big Half
Monday 24th AugI’m running The Big Half to raise money for Parkinson's. A year ago, a half marathon wouldn't have been on my radar, but this year, I decided it was time to make a concrete change.
In 2025, my total running distance was exactly zero. Since the start of 2026, I’ve logged over 125km in training. Committing to this routine hasn't just completely shifted my baseline fitness, I've lost over 10kg in the process, it has also given me a clear, daily focus.
A significant part of that consistency comes down to a healthy rivalry with a few friends. We started tracking our runs, and keeping an eye on a shared leaderboard has been the perfect accountability tool. It’s hard to skip a scheduled evening run when you know your mates are logging their own miles and gaining ground.
However, the primary driver for getting to the finish line is the cause itself. Parkinson’s is a relentless, progressive condition that takes a heavy toll on individuals and their families, and there is currently no cure. I’m running to fund the research and care networks needed to fight it. Knowing that the money raised directly supports that effort is exactly what I'll need to push through the fatigue on race day.
My fundraising target is ambitious, but every donation makes a genuine, practical impact. I deeply appreciate any contribution you can make, as well as simply following along as I close in on the 13 miles. Thank you for your support.
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Amber Dumbleton-thomas
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Kirstie Turner
Well done - a great cause
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Nikhil Kumar
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Ian Church Ngv
Well done for completing the run and doing it for such a worthy cause.
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Good luck for the marathon
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Adrian Deng
Getty Images called, they want their lab back :p
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Zero to Hero
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Meice
Good luck! No more blisters plz
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Aadit Shah
Good luck! 🏃🏽
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Ishabelle Parker
Good luck!
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Ganesh Manepalli
Good Luck Harris..!
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Adam Nadeem
Good luck Haris, great cause 🙏🏽
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Alan Pritchard
Good luck Haris!!
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Well done!!!