My activity tracking
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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.
My amazing Grandad John McWhinnie has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and this has become a cause close to my heart. I have spent countless hours researching Parkinson’s as it was an illness I didn’t know enough about before. I am supporting Parkinson’s UK to help further their wonderful research and allow them the ability to continue to support the individuals, families and communities that are impacted by Parkinson’s.
Please help by sponsoring my challenge, I have become more of a runner in recent months, but this half marathon will be an immense challenge for me.
I want to make you proud Grandad, and I’ll be thinking of you on every run I do between now and race day.
My updates
3rd training run
Saturday 30th May A very hot 10k this morning, first long run of the training plan and it felt good. Some beautiful weather and beautiful views of Yorkshire! Share
2nd training run
Thursday 28th May Yesterday was my first speed session, it started with a 1.2k warm up, this was followed by 3 repeats of 400m, at different paces (4:45km and 5:20km) with a final 1.4k cool down job.
First Training Run
Tuesday 26th May Today marks the starts of my Great North Run training plan, and I’ve just done 5K in 22 degree heat!Thank you to my sponsors
£30
Aimie Mcseveney
£50
Sarah & Jack
So proud of you, you are going to smash it!!!
£53.55
Denas Karnauskas
Proud of you and inspired by you every day. Let’s do this! Love you.
£50
Sarah Profitt
Good luck Jacob. So proud of you and what a fabulous charity, your Grandad will be very proud too. Xx
£11.31
Catherine Owen
A great cause ❤️
£22.80
Jacob Profitt
For starting your Great North Run training plan!!
Best of luck Jacob!!