Kelly

Winter Run 2026

My Activity Tracking

122
kms

Cancer is relentess. But so are we. 

10km

So on Sunday 25th Jan I got the train to Berkhamsted & ran my first ever 10km to get home!

I walked a few times for various reasons - crossing roads, traffic lights, tired, debating getting the train home halfway...

I managed it in a time I was happy with too & felt super proud after!

Distance!

I managed to get out the house on Boxing Day & again on 29th Dec. I missed 2 weeks training due to flu & a chest infection so these were runs purely to get out the house & do some running.

On Sunday 4th Jan, I decided to tackle 6km - in the frost & ice! I ran to Cassiobury Park where I was met by John & Reggie & a large hot chocolate with cream & a flake! I did not want to go on this run at all - it's true that getting out the house is the hardest part! I had to walk regularly when there were icy patches on the canal path but I felt good on this run.

Then on 11th Jan I aimed for 7km. John dropped me at the Croxley/Cassiobury area of the canal after dog training & I ran home. I stuggled mentally more on this run, but I also ran a bit faster. I made a real effort not to check my watch & just keep going. I struggled mentally at 4km but at 5km was surprised by John & Reggie on route! And turns out that was my quickest km time! I made it all the way home to 7km thanks to my cheer leaders!

Now onwards to tackle more distance before race day!

1 month to go!

Intro

As anyone who knows me will already know, I have never been a runner. I’ve always tried & failed to stick with it when it got remotely harder. I made progress earlier this year & managed my first non-stop 5km in Norfolk in May 2025. I was very proud of myself.

Then the hot weather came & holidays/events throughout the summer & so did the excuses to not run.

As many of you may know, I lost my Nan at the end of October after a battle with aggressive stomach cancer. We are all miss her very much.

I decided this with the kick up the bum I needed. I’ve wanted to set myself a challenge for a few years now, & this will definitely be a challenge for me! Training throughout the winter for a run that at the moment seems impossible to me.

But what better incentive than to raise money to help beat this horrid disease that affects so many people. That’s what will make it all worth it.

And I’m hoping as Nan loved butterflies so much, she might send me some wings to help me get to the finish line!

If you can spare any amount of money, no matter how small, it would be greatly appreciated by Cancer Research UK & myself!

My Achievements

Self Love Achieved
5k Achieved
10k Achieved
20k Achieved
50k Achieved
100k Achieved
Ice cold Achieved
Deep freeze 7k Achieved
Ice bath Achieved

Thank you to my supporters

£106

Darren N Kids

This is amazing Kelly - you’re a marvel. Good luck and huge love. Xxx

£106

Samantha Maile

Nan would be do proud of you darling xx

£106

Anonymous

Go darling

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J Jones

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Anonymous

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Ed Jones

Go Kel. We're all very proud of you and the big effort you're making. I'm sure you lovely Nan will be smiling on you, and willing you on xxx

£52.12

Joyce Jones

Good Luck Kel...With you all the way sweetheart...So proud of you....💙

£30

Nels

£26.45

Ryan & Amanda

£25

Alice Toomey

With Love and admiration always Xx

£21.84

Amanda And Steve T

You’ll smash it Kelly!

£21.84

Lorraine Johnson

You can do this 😘😘 no

£21.84

Joanne Metcalf

You can do this Kelly, go for it!

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Sheila Jimminson

Good luck with training Kelly - I will come and cheer you on on the big day. Lots of love xx

£21.84

Alison Samways

😍😍😍😍😍 You’ll smash it!!

£21.84

Rachel Freeman

You’ve got this!! A worthy challenge for a very worthy cause xx

£21.84

Sarah Blayney

You got this Kel and what a proud Nan she will be. Sending love and butterflies your way. Love you loads xxxx

£20

Jessica Watson

Go Kelly! You got this!

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Maureen Marchbank

💕What a wonderful thing to do. A real challenge in memory of a special Nan. ⭐️ She would be so very proud of you. 🍀 Good Luck!

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Hannah Capstick

You can do it Auntie Kelly. Big hugs from Louie, Alfie and Jamie xxx

£16.56

Pip Malloy

Go Kels, smash it 🏃🏻‍♀️

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Tracy Anderson

Well done Kelly

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Becky Saxby-smith

Good luck Kelly!!

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Cathy

You go girl! Sending love and thoughts. 💜💜💜

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Pauline Moss

Well done. Lots of love

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Mari

Go Kelly!! What a lovely thing to do xx

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Willow Matthews

Well done Kelly !!

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