My Activity Tracking
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My target 100 kms
Thank you!!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated!! It’s gone to an incredible cause. This challenge was so so difficult and there were so many times I wanted to quit but knowing so many of you had generously donated, I knew I had to finish it and I knew I had to finish. And we did it!!Day 30
We did it!!! I have to be honest, the first several days of this challenge I really thought I had made a massive mistake because I realised there was a real possibility I wasn’t going to manage to finish. But so many people donated and we raised so much money that I realised that not finishing was not an option. Thank you so much to everyone who donated to such an amazing cause for holding me accountable and encouraging me to keep going. I ended my 100km with a 1.8km very fast run and I absolutely loved it. This was so incredibly difficult but I’m so so proud of myself for managing to do it. I can’t believe it’s actually finished and I ran 100km in 30 days!Day 29
I. Ran. 9. kilometres...!!!! 9!!! Had a lovely Sunday afternoon run around Wimbledon with Dimi cycling alongside me. I was aiming for 8km but then thought to add on an extra one..! I could have carried on to be honest and maybe done 10 but I wanted to leave a bit for tomorrow! I cannot believe I can run this far now! The first 3km or so were hard and I wanted to stop to be honest as I was feeling really tired and my legs were sore but it's proof that you just need to forget that and just keep going!! SO proud of myself and shed a little tear afterwards. 1.8km left to do tomorrow and I'm DONE!!!Day 28
Rested today which I really needed but I still walked a lot around town whilst shopping with my brother. Spent the evening fully relaxing though in preparation for a long run tomorrow.Day 27
Had a really lovely run around Storrington today and ran 6km. It helps just being out in the fresh air in nature and also lots of hills. The uphills were not fun but the downhill segments really helped to give my legs a break! It's definitely getting cold though. I could feel the cold air on my chest really badly for the first kilometre or so, but it got better as I carried on.Day 26
Did a post lunch run around work and did 4.3km. It was pouring with rain and the pavements were quite slippery which made it quite a challenge but I enjoyed it. The sun came out as soon as I got back of course..!Day 25
Another rest day. Feeling super tired. This has been a tough month but the end is in sight...!Day 25
Did a later night 7km again today with Dimi cycling alongside me. The beginning was really a struggle as my legs felt really sore but it does start to get much easier about 2km in as my muscles warm up.Day 23
Rest day today! Will rest my legs to try and get in a longer run again tomorrow.Day 22
Did a nice 5k this afternoon by myself running alongside the river. Managed to get it done before it got dark. My legs are definitely a bit sore after yesterday but I managed to get it done.Day 21
My longest run to date! 7.1km! Dimi cycled alongside me and we went along the river which was a really nice route and very even paths. I was also wearing new shoes that I bought today and I had very little pain so I also think a lot of my calf pain was from my shoes which is annoying but I’m glad it’s fixed now…!Day 20
Rested today. I was too busy and wanted to give my legs a break as I was feeling quite sore.Day 19
Took it a bit easier today after my longer run yesterday and did 3.6km. Really enjoyed it. Finally getting back some glimpses of runner’s high and the runs feel really good.Day 18
Today Dimi (my partner) came with me and cycled along side me and it helped so so much! Also because I could go and run in the dark park with the lights from his bike and the path is much flatter in the park. I think the wobbly pavements are what is destroying my ankles and calves. Ran 6.2km and it was really great!Day 17
I rested today. I'm hoping to do a nice 6km (or more...) tomorrow so I thought a day's rest will help a lot. I also to be honest just didn't have time.Day 16
I went for a very late night run today which was a bit scary as it was very dark and I couldn't always see the pavement so was worried to trip over! But I managed 3.3km which still leaves me a tiny bit shy of halfway..! But we're getting there. It wasn't actually as painful as it has been lately which is good. I think potentially it is actually getting better despite not really resting, my muscles are slowly getting used to it!Day 15
I walked a lot today (over 10km) and was so so tired after yesterday’s long run so this evening’s run was a struggle but managed a solid 4km!! I’m halfway through the month and 4km shy of halfway through the 100km so I’m behind but not too bad…Day 14
My longest run!! I managed 6.5km today. It was hard because I went mid morning and it was actually very hot in the sun which I absolutely did not enjoy. I did discover that Hairspray is a great album to run to though so that really helped!! Tomorrow is halfway through the month and I’m behind which is making me a bit nervous. But my legs are just constantly so so sore I don’t know what more I can do. I’ll just have to keep going…Day 13
I rested today. Yesterday’s run was so bad that I just realised I needed to maybe take a day off and attempt a longer run tomorrow.Day 12
I really wanted to do a long run today but the pain was way too much. I ran 2km but I sort of regret running at all and maybe should have just rested. Had a very nice long bath afterwards with magnesium salts to soothe my muscles and hoping I’ll manage further tomorrow.Day 11
Did 3.6km this evening. My legs were quite sore from the longer run yesterday but it still felt ok. I would like to be doing 5k consistently but my legs just won’t let me. Again it’s in the pain in my calves and also around my ankles. It’s agony to be honest.Day 10
Went for an evening run today after work which I really enjoyed and managed to do 5k. My legs are definitely still sore even after two rest days but I was also spending a bit of my run trying to find my partner and his brother walking back from the station which was a great distraction! Legs are very sore after the run but feeling good and positive overall!Day 9
Another rest day. I might regret this one but my legs are so sore I just felt an extra rest day might help to actually get me through the next few days of running.Day 8
Rest day today. Legs are so so sore. Walked around London a bit but otherwise tried to rest as much as possible.Day 7
My birthday morning run!! I ran a 5k today bringing me to 25km so far this month. I’m really proud of myself! I have severe pains in my calves now though to the point I couldn’t walk… so I’m very very much looking forward to my rest day tomorrow!!Day 6
I went on a new route today which made it more interesting for sure but I was quite horrified to encounter a huge hill. I also got knocked over by a woman driving out of her driveway which was fun but thankfully wasn’t injured at all! It was a good run but that hill really wasn’t good for my calves.Day 5
Early morning run today. Started with my glutes being quite sore before my calves started their usual complaining. Managed 3.7km though. I’m a bit behind schedule which is concerning but equally I’ve run 15km so far in the past 5 days which is more than I ran in the whole of August so I should give myself some credit. Will take it one day at a time and hope that my muscle pain starts improving so I can run a bit further to make up for being behind.Day 4
I rested today. I figured that if I was actually going to manage this challenge I need to rest my muscles.Day 3
Went for an evening run today which I definitely enjoyed more and was listening to a podcast on a 5000 year old iceman and what he ate which was interesting and kept me going! But my calves are just so so sore. My body feels fine but my calves are dead. I think I need a rest day tomorrow… I wasn’t planning on it but my calves are just too sore. I only managed 2.8km today but it’s 2.8km closer so I’ll still take it as a win!Day 2
Starting to think I’ve made a mistake. I hated every moment of today’s run. I went from work intending to do a 5km route but ended up cutting it a bit short because I was just not enjoying it at all and my legs are already so sore. On top of my run yesterday I walked an extra 10km which I’m really regretting today! I’m a bit concerned I can’t actually do this challenge…Day 1
First run done!Getting ready to go!
First Blog Post! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far. I’m overwhelmed by the amount raised so far and it’s going to a really amazing cause so thank you thank you so so much.I’m running 100K in September for GOSH Charity!
I’m challenging myself to run 100 kilometres this September to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity).
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, around 750 seriously ill children and young people are seen at GOSH from all over the UK for life-changing treatment and care. Every day, doctors and nurses battle the most complex illnesses, and the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs.
And with every kilometre I run, I’ll be helping GOSH Charity give seriously ill children the chance of a better future.
This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support, so please help me to achieve my goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Amanda And Eric Hislop
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Tania & Andreas
Καλή επιτυχία!!
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Ella
You’ll smash this! X x
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Carolyn Barber
Good luck!
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Anonymous
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Thanos
Let’s go Jess!! 🏃♀️💨
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Liz And Tim Smith
Good luck, Jess. It's for a great cause. You can do it! x
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Lydia
Run forest run xxx
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Marlene
Good Luck Jess - from Grandma x
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Jacqui & Paul
Have fun and good luck xx
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Tom Yates
Good luck!
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Charlie Mills
Good luck Jessie!
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Giulia Zavagno
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Dimitrios Irodotou
I believe in you!!
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Jay
Well done Jessie!!
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Sue Goble
Good luck, Jess! x
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Alex Rawlings
You go girl!!
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Peter Instone
Keep on running Jess 🏃♀️ You’ve got this 🙌
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Ionie
You’re doing amazing, keep going!!! xxx
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Ian Jackson
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Helen Maguire
A great cause. Good luck!
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Abigale
Good luck Jess x
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Julie Barrowcliffe
Good luck
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Ellie Smith
WELL DONE JESSICA!!!xxxx
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Laura Mintram
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Katie Jarman
Well done Jess! You’re doing great xxxx
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Go for it Jess! And fabulous to be supporting a charity so close to my heart. We know you'll do it! xxxxx