Samantha Reader

Winter Run 2026

My Activity Tracking

35
kms

My target 100 kms

Cancer is relentess. But so are we. 

Back to it

After having to have a week off due to a bad ankle, I am now back to running, taking it slower and steadier, and not going to over do anything to soon.
I'm enjoying being back to running and finding each run a little easier every time I do one, also continue to do my bike exercises and workouts in-between my runs, to build up my muscle strength. 

First 4k

Ran my first 4k run today, and felt really good about it, training is continuing to go in the direction I was hoping for and am planning to hit 5k by the end of this week, I would then like to focus on my running pace rather then distance for a while, to improve my timing on 5k, and will then look to add more distance onto my running. ✌🏻😎

Week 2

So this week I've completed 2 2k runs and 2 20 minute cross training workouts......and completed my first 3k Saturday morning, pace wasn't my best for the 3k run, my son wanted to run with me and struggled a little 🤣 but I found it a little easier then expected.
Onto week 3 💪🏻

Week one

Week one I achieved 2 runs, 1 home workout and an hours swim.
Week 2 has begun and started with an early run this morning. 

First run

I've started my training this week, and have completed my first two runs! I havnt found it easy, but I'm hoping the process will get easier the more I train. This will be a gradual training plan, done over many weeks, until I find my comfortable running pace 👍🏻

My goal

So from next week I will be starting my training! 
I have decided to challenge myself to this run, to celebrate myself being cancer free for 10 years next year.
At age 24 I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, whilst heavily pregnant with my son. After undergoing a very swift, C-section and hysterectomy, I was given the all clear. It has been a rocky road when coming to terms with desires to have a bigger family, and get my head around how it all happened so quickly. But I am so greatful for everything I have in life and find myself in a much better, healthier and happy life.
Aswel as celebrating my own personal reasons, I would also love to give something back, in the hopes it will help others who face their own battles.
I will keep this page posted with training updates. Thankyou everyone 

I am taking on the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2026.

Please donate to my page to help me raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK and support me as I train for a 10k on 15th February 2026. 

Nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime*. All of us can support the research that will beat it. 

Thank you for supporting me! Together we are beating cancer. 


*cruk.org/lifetimerisk

My Achievements

5k Achieved
10k Achieved
20k Achieved
50k Not achieved
100k Not achieved
Ice cold Achieved
Deep freeze 7k Not achieved
Ice bath Achieved

Thank you to my supporters

£16.56

Paul Reader

£10

Ellis Parish

Congratulations on 10 years Cancer free Sammie, you are an inspiration!! Good luck on your 10K!!

£7

Gemma Strachan

£5.30

Sammie

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