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Jim Parker

TCS London Marathon 2026

Help me reach my goal of £2,300

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122
miles

My target 26 miles

I'm fundraising for a wonderful charity that can change so many lives

It's amazing that I'm taking part in the TCS 2026 London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support! 

Parkinson’s is a cruel and incurable disease that affects thousands of families across the UK. Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family and a life that has been changed forever.

That’s why I’m running in support of Parkinson's UK — and for everyone living with this condition.

Until a cure is found, the work they do is vital. They fund research, support families and fight for better care and understanding of Parkinson’s.

Every step I take is for those who face this disease every single day.

If you’re able to sponsor me, your support will make a real difference. Together we can help fund the research and support services that bring us closer to a cure.

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£873 + £126.02 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,300

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My updates

Taper Blues: Picked up an injury

Monday 20th Apr
I've been having to hold off running the past few days as I picked up an injury and don't want to make it any worse. On a pain level it's around 3 out of 10 and I'm sure it will not be an issue for the Marathon itself, but there's always a but and what if and it's the mental challenge I am having to over come just now and resist the urge to run. Somehow I think if I don't run for 1 week I won't be able to do the Marathon!!!!! Logic and everyone else says it will be fine but it's that little voice I have to contend with.  

2 weeks to go. Training done. Now tapering.

Tuesday 14th Apr

Final Long Run Done 20 miles 3 weeks to go

Sunday 5th Apr

  4 weeks to go. 16.5 miles today… just under 3 hours. 🏃‍♂️

Sunday 29th Mar

5 weeks to go. Just ran 14 miles… and I’m in bits.

Tuesday 24th Mar

London Marathon Training Update: The Dark Side of Running

Sunday 15th Mar
🏃‍♂️ London Marathon Training Update: The Dark Side of Running


People often imagine marathon training as something heroic…


Scenic runs.

Fresh air.

Triumphant music playing in the background.


What they don’t tell you about is…


Nipple chafing.


Yes. After enough miles your running top basically turns into sandpaper.


At some point during a long run you suddenly realise something isn’t quite right…


Then you get home, look down and think:


“Well… that explains the burning sensation.”


But in all seriousness…


If a bit of chafing, sore legs and early mornings are the worst things I face during training, that’s nothing compared to what people living with Parkinson’s face every single day.


That’s why I’m running the London Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson's UK.


Parkinson’s is a progressive and incurable disease that affects thousands of families across the UK.


Every donation helps fund research and support people living with the condition.


So if you see me running around looking slightly uncomfortable…


Just know it’s all for a good cause.


If you’d like to sponsor the run, you can donate here: 👉 https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/jimparker


And to fellow runners…


Vaseline. Plasters. Learn from my mistakes.

Thank you to my sponsors

£16.56

Heather Hatten

Good luck Jim. You’ll do your dad proud 😊

£52.12

Gillian Balitrand

Good luck with the Marathon! Hope you enjoy it. Such a great thing to do in remembrance of your father and for Parkinsons disease. I donate in remembrance of our dear cousin Joy, who passed away in 2021.

£32.23

Kevin Foster

Jim enjoy as much as you can , avoid the wall, hope you achieve your goal💪

£31.51

Ruth Driscoll

Good luck, Jim. I’ll be there along the route to cheer you on 🙌

£20

Jim Cusick

Go and smash it Jim huge congratulations mate.

£20

Lucinda

Hope it goes well for you and well done with all the training.

£20

June Rodger

Good luck, Jim

£21.84

Anonymous

Just donated

£42.79

Audrey Pratt

£200

Anonymous

£21.84

Elizabeth Mceneany

Good luck with London Marathon This is a great cause.

£11.33

Jennifer

£50

Stuart Reid

Great effort for a great cause.

£50

Carl Van Der Lee

Good luck Jim …. Awesome charity and have fun on the day !

£53.32

Phyllis Lemoncello

Best of luck Jim - a couple of marathons in a few weeks is a tremendous undertaking!

£21.84

Perrie Mcintosh

Good Luck Jim, i still think your mad! lol

£21.84

Eleanor Bowman

Only you could take this on at short notice Jim! All the best

£53.32

John Standaloft

I'm in awe of all your charity work Jim (and your fitness lol), keep it up

£32.23

Susan Paterson

You’ll smash it!

£100

Jim Parker