Running to raise money in memory of Sam Johnson🖤🤍
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09/06/2026
25/54 ✅
First evening half in a while and only few days since the last one but with a trip to Benidorm on Thursday it’s now or never for this week…😬
Keep plodding along in the sun, wind and rain, or in this case all 3 🏃♂️
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25. A conversation can change your perspective.
05/06/2026
24/54 ✅
Happy Friday to all who celebrate!
Very windy run to work this morning and 24th half complete - not an early runner at all but no excuses getting in those 1’s and 2’s for James Place 🏃♂️
Ft. Quick stop at Tesco as forgot to brush my teeth…
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24. Everything and anything can change in a heartbeat.
30/05/2026
23/54 ✅
Legs starting to feel heavy this past week and a few niggles so kept this one slower than previous weeks - head down and move forward 🏃♂️
Heat towards the end made it more difficult but can’t complain as it means the sun is shining ☀️
23 half marathons down, 31 to go!!
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23. Summer
22/05/2026
22/54 ✅
No race this weekend, but back to the grind along the coast 🏃♂️
Joined by Dan Goals again for Half Marathon #22! Doing it in that heat makes me miss the winter months with the rain, snow and frozen paths…😅
Thanks again to everyone who has LIKED. SHARED. DONATED. SUPPORTED. 🖤🤍
22. The sun is shinning everyday, you just may not be able to see it.
17/05/2026
21/54 ✅
Halfway mark of the challenge slowly creeping up as number 21 is complete, 3 races in as many weeks and just shy of the fundraising target for
Tricky route with plenty of hills, twists and turns but happy that’s done with the quickest half of the year so far. Budapest half at the end of June but until then it’s around the doors 🏃♂️
Thank you for the support so far, it’s hugely appreciate! 🖤🤍
21. Happiness is always around the corner.
10/05/2026
20/54 ✅
Difficult route, lots of ups and downs but atmosphere was quality - got me through some tough moments! Half Marathon number 20 and felt like it today. Legs felt heavy but can’t complain with that time.
Special one as Leeds was a city Sam lived in briefly some years ago so felt a bit closer. Although I didn’t do the full Rob Burrows Marathon, seeing so many people out ‘running for a mate’ encapsulated what this challenge is about 🖤🤍
Onto Sunderland next week, will do that quick and get out as soon as possible…
20. Discovering
03/05/2026
19/54 ✅
A very wet Newcastle - Gateshead Half Marathon ran partly with 🏃 🏃♀️ with some special people at the end 🖤🤍
No training runs this week with niggles in my hip and back so happy to get under 2 hours, and more importantly over £1000 now raised for the amazing !!
Move onto Leeds Half Marathon next week for number 20!
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19. Friends.
26/04/2026
18/54 ✅
Well it was no London but dragging myself around Tyne & Wear today was difficult for Half Marathon number 18 of the challenge, exactly 7 days after Manchester Marathon.
Just want to thank everyone for the support so far. The total is at just under £1000, and well on the way to smashing the target of £1350.
Physically I was in a difficult place today, but times like that will always be made easier by remembering the WHY? Every step, every km, every mile, every half marathon is for Sam and to raise money for continuing Sam’s legacy and helping men in mental health crisis.
Next week I’ll be completing the Newcastle - Gateshead Half, running the first 10k with Sam’s Aunty so really looking forward to getting back onto a starting line (and definitely a finish line!).
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18. Family
19/04/2026
16 & 17 ✅
That was for you my mate 🖤🤍
From the bottom of my heart thank you to everyone who has supported Run for Sam since the start of the year. Your support helps continue Sam’s legacy.
Providing that help and support to those that need it the most, with every like, share or £1 raised, we are a small step closer to eradicating this pandemic.
Personally, that’s my first marathon boxed off and 16/17 of my yearly challenge…not looking forward to #18 next week😬 A proper prize at the end as well!
SPOILER ALERT: the last photo is photoshopped because I forgot the flag…😅
16. Believe you can do anything
17. and trust yourself, you will achieve it
12/04/2026
15/54 ✅
1 WEEK TO GO UNTIL MANCHESTER MARATHON!
Outrageously windy today but 15th half marathon of 2026 complete and last long run before heading down 0161 next weekend 🏃
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15. You never know what the next chapter is.