I am raising vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
As you all know, running isn't exactly my forte; the only time you will catch me in the gym is if there's a fire, a flood or a casualty in there. To that end, and because you all know how much I despise running, I've decided to run 2022kms over the course of 2022 (that's around 5.6kms per day) to raise money for Combat Stress.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.
Whether you can only afford £1 or a little bit more, I would really appreciate any donations. I'm hoping to raise £2,022 over the next 12 months :). Thank you so much for your support! XxX
My Achievements
My Updates
Halfway there!
Sunday 31st Jul This morning I have hit the halfway point and have 1009kms to go to reach my target :) Share
900kms Reached
Tuesday 12th Jul So I'm still slightly behind schedule due to the 8 weeks I had off with Lyme's disease but I have finally hit 900kms! So far we've raised £982: I'll be so excited when we make it to the £1000 mark soon. Thankyou so much to everyone who has kindly donated so far.
Day 165: Outdoor Run
Tuesday 14th Jun Today I completed my first outdoor run since I've been ill and did a steady 11kms at an okay pace. It felt stronger than I did previously: it's amazing how much easier running is without bacteria in your joints! Thankyou to everyone who has sponsored me so far; I am now working to catch up on my target! Share
Day 145: Back to Work!
Wednesday 25th May I've not been able to run for 6 weeks due to being ill with Lyme's disease but this morning I went for my first run back and managed 7kms.
Day 102: £830 raised
Tuesday 12th Apr Hey everyone, apologies for the lack of updates; I've done a standard me and managed to contract Lyme's disease from a tick bite in the jungle in Guam last year! Got 3 weeks of antibiotics - only missed 3 days of running so far. I managed to run today although it felt stupidly hard, I'm hoping it will start to get easier once more of the bacteria in my joints decides to die!
Day 92: Over 500kms in
Saturday 2nd Apr I am still just on track despite work massively getting in the way for the past few weeks. Am hoping I can use the next 3 weeks to get ahead so I have some kms in the bank when I get back onboard! Thankyou so much to everyone who has donated so far. Share
Day 63: £500 raised
Friday 4th Mar Morning everyone, thankyou so much to everyone who has donated so far! I have now reached £500 in donations, which is around a quarter of my goal.
Day 49
Friday 18th Feb I am now over 300kms in to my challenge! I've been running a minimum of 5.6kms, 6 days a week, mostly around Gosport, but also Flixton, Scarborough and once I go back to work next week, Portsmouth as well. I can't say I enjoy running yet but I'm getting more used to it and I've improved my pace by almost a minute in 6 weeks :) Thankyou so much to everyone who has donated so far! Share
Day 29: 177kms down
Saturday 29th Jan Morning Everyone,
Days 1 & 2
Sunday 2nd Jan Morning Everyone, thank-you so much for everyone who has donated so far - already over 10% of the target and there's still 363 days to go!Thank you to my Sponsors
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Jack Harding
£75
Sunset 24/7
Your doing so well Billie! You've come along way since those first pt sessions, well done! ☺️👏💪
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Stuart Kelly
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Carol Grisdale
£53
Ian Grisdale
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Pascal Munster
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Paul And Anne Aston
Hi Billie This is a fantastic project and I admire your ambition and courage. (Congrats on your recent voyage too; you must have some tales...) Herewith something to help you to the target. Happy Christmas and love from Paul and Anne xx
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Paul Aston
Keep on running, Billie; you're doing a great job. And happy birthday! xxx
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Isaac
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Vikki
Well done so far Billie! I promise to run with you when I'm back xxxx
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Tim C
You rock!
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Christopher Windsor
Best of luck!
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Ash The Bastard
Good Luck Scab-dabber! I believe in you!
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Sam Smith
Keep up the good work Billie, you're smashing it!
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Adrian Lilley
Well done Billie. A great cause close to my heart.
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Anonymous
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Akers
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Charlie Henson
Go for Gold! Billie
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Dani
I know you will smash it.
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Katy W
You got this! I'm in awe of your determination and hard work ethic, you're truly amazing! Xx
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Chelsea Simpson
Well done Billie. You should be proud of yourself!
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James Smith
Well done Billie!
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Rebecca Thompson
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Laura
You go girl 😉
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Amy Cooperthwaite
Well done Billie , your doing amazing, loving seeing your progress xxxxxx
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Johny Branton
Good luck Billie!
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Anonymous
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Hutch
I believe in you. You will smash it
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Willow
Good luck brilliant
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Chris Hope
Good luck.
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Tracy Wells
You've got this....
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Louise Gavin
Xxxxx
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Akhir Nepaul
Going strong 💪🏽
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Amelia Mackinnon
Keep going Billie, your doing amazing!! ❤️
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Alex Correia
Smashing it girl ! ❤️❤️
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Jaz
You're doing grand! So inspiring ☺️
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Louise Gavin
You go girl xx you’re doing amazing 🤩
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Andrea Campbell
Your smashing it hun💪 keep going!!! So proud of u 😊xx
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Wayne Bold
Good luck billie
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Diaron Lewis
Keep up the great work.
You're smashing it girl 👌🏽 god damn inspiring