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Sharon Owens

TCS London Marathon 2026

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My target 26 miles

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

My father, Michael, lived with Parkinson’s for several years, but sadly passed away in August 2022. My father had also ran the London Marathon in 1991, aged 48.

This journey is shared by my boyfriend, Clive. His father also lived with Parkinson’s and sadly passed away more recently in January 2025. 

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 our father's, 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 5🏃🏻‍♀️

Wednesday 11th Feb
Week five has been another week of walking. 
Even though I’m not running yet, I’m keeping the miles ticking over however I can. Walking, cycling, and strength training have become my new trio. They’re keeping my fitness up, my routine intact, and my head (mostly) sane.
Anyone who knows me will understand just how frustrated I am right now. I’m not someone who sits still easily, and after working so hard last year to earn my Good For Age entry into the London Marathon, being injured feels like a punch in the stomach.
This injury might be slowing me down, but it’s not stopping me. I didn’t fight for that GFA spot just to give up now 💙

Week 2-4🏃🏻‍♀️

Saturday 31st Jan
The last few weeks haven’t exactly gone to plan. It’s felt a bit like two steps forward and three steps back, and that’s been frustrating to say the least. I’ve had to pause my running for a little while, which wasn’t what I hoped for at this stage of training. 
But I haven’t been sitting still. I’ve been walking as much as I can to keep my legs moving, and I’ve shifted my focus to strength training — as the physio recommended. 
This isn’t the update I wanted to write, but I’m not giving up. Setbacks happen, and this is just one chapter in the bigger story. I’m still committed, still training in the ways I can, and still determined to get to that start line 💙

Week 1🏃🏻‍♀️

Friday 9th Jan
Today marks the beginning of my London Marathon journey — a journey I’m taking with Clive in memory of our fathers. Both faced Parkinson’s with strength and dignity, and running for Parkinson’s UK feels like the most meaningful way we can honour them.

I’ll be honest… this isn’t quite the start I imagined. I haven’t run for nearly a month, and I’m pretty sure I’ve developed plantar fasciitis. Not ideal when you’re supposed to be building up marathon mileage, but today’s run/walk felt ok. Taking it steady, listening to my body, and counting this as a small but solid step in the right direction. 

I’ll keep sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between as training continues. If you’re able to support Parkinson’s UK through my fundraising page, it would mean the world 💙

Thank you to my sponsors

£10

Tricia Lecointe

Sorry, I can’t make the Race Night. I hope you have a great run and raise lots of money for a very worthy cause x

£100

Anonymous