I'm taking part in the Oxford half marathon for Thames Valley Air Ambulance!
I'm taking part in the Oxford half marathon 2026 in support of Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Their crews are there for people when they need them the most. TVAA are not government or lottery funded, and rely on the generosity of the community, like you, to provide the best critical care at the scene and beyond. Thank you for your support!
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Longest run ever (so far) 17km tourist lap of London
Sunday 30th Aug17km, London Landmarks & Kendal Mint Cake 🏃♀️
17km — my longest distance so far! And what better place to do it than around central London?
Setting off from the Barbican, the route took me past St Paul’s, down to Big Ben and the London Eye, along the South Bank and past the OXO Tower, before looping Tate Modern and heading towards Borough Market.
Then came the first bit of London-induced chaos: Tower Bridge was up until 9am, so I had to do a loop around the area before I could finally cross. From there I headed around St Katharine Dock (or, more accurately, around the buildings surrounding it!), before crossing Tower Bridge again and making my way back via London Bridge, St Paul’s, Guildhall and finally back to the Barbican.
There were so many twists, turns, loops and little detours to squeeze the full 17km out of the route — but I made it!
I also tried something new for fuel: Kendal Mint Cake. And I absolutely loved it. 🍬 A new running snack has officially entered the chat.
A pretty brilliant way to tick off my longest run yet — and sadly my last long run around London for a couple of weeks. Next stop: High Wycombe and hopefully some much quieter (although sadly more hilly!) miles. 💚
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Sarah
Go Mem!
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Juliana Ross-marrs
I will be thinking of you on the day, meanwhile hope training going well and fitting in with new job
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Good luck
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Neil Harding
Time to up the ante! So proud of you. ❤️
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Dad
Go smash it Mems!
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Mike & Kathie Killingley
Enjoy! It's a good cause.
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Mark, Steph, Noah And Aurelia X
Such an amazing thing to do we are so proud x
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Simon Boddie
All the best for the big run. Well done Best wishes Simon and Sarah
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Andrew Dempsey
Good luck Mary. Well done and be good to see you sometime if you are ever around and you fancy a coffee in arundel
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Mary Harding
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Molly Gill-swift
Good Luck!!
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Marc
Good luck!
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Go smash it!!
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Lucy Stewart
Go on queen!
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Good luck! x
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Alice C
Good luck Mary!
Go Mems