Tribute to Nicky Newman, 1987 - 2023
Bournemouth Bay Half Marathon
24 March 2024
Created by Kathryn
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About
13.1 miles of ‘fun’ by the sea. Hopefully the ‘Big Ball of Joy’ will be shining! ☀️
Cancer has touched my life in many ways: my dad died of cancer, my mum died with cancer, my partner’s best friend died of breast cancer (the same day as my dad), his mum died of cancer, and I have a friend who has recently finished treatment for breast cancer.
With so many negative experiences with cancer, I went looking for positive stories. That’s when I found @nicknacklou. Here was a beautiful young woman living well with cancer, enjoying life, raising awareness and supporting others, including me when I had a scare of my own. I was so sad when Nicky died recently, but her husband Mr G is ensuring she leaves one heck of a legacy, one that she started.
So, when I signed up for my half marathon in March 2024, I decided to do it for charity and Nicky’s tribute page is raising money for several good causes. I’ve chosen to support The Leanne Pero Foundation which offers vital help, support and visibility to cancer patients, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Training for the Bournemouth Bay Half Marathon starts after Christmas but Breast Cancer Awareness month seemed like the right time to set up the fundraising page. If anyone is able to support this cause by donating or sharing the page, I’d be so grateful and you’d be doing a wonderful thing. In the meantime remember to Go Grab Life ⚡️ (and keep an eye out for updates on my training!)
Updates
6 May 2024
Finally, a race update!
I did run the event, I promise! Sadly, they’d ran out of medals by the time I finished 🤦🏻♀️ I didn’t massively enjoy the run to be honest. But the big ball of joy did make an appearance ☀️
Medal has finally arrived and now I’ll donate the money saved from not drinking wine. I managed 9 weeks!
Thank you to all who have supported/donated.
19 March 2024
Race Week! 😬
The half marathon is this Sunday. Training hasn’t quite gone to plan but then it never does. I’m just hoping I’ve done enough to make it round before the course closes 🤞🏻
1 March 2024
Month Two ✅
That’s February training done! I’ve possibly covered more miles than ever this month (or at least since I’ve been paying attention to that sort of thing). I switched training plan this month which I guess is a little unconventional but it’s worked for me. I’m feeling stronger and faster.
The no alcohol training plan was going well until a recent wedding 🫢 (I blame you Thom, Rob, and Xenia!) No excuse for this week other than it’s been a stressful week. Only 3 weeks to go! 😱
4 February 2024
Month One ✅
January training is done and February has brought the arrival of longer runs. First long run was yesterday and it was quite hard but I’m pleased I managed it. I really need to focus on building some strength now as I can feel the weakness in my core and upper body. Can’t currently imagine running 13+ miles 😱
7 January 2024
Week one ✅
The training has started and week one has gone well. All 3 runs completed. It’s been nice to have some drier, brighter weather ☀️
I drank enough wine in December to see me through for quite some time, so I’m now not drinking throughout my training, and I’ll be donating the amount of money saved as a result 🍷
Thank you for all the donations so far.
31 October 2023
Team ⚡️
I’ve been planning on joining team ⚡️ for weeks and today, everything aligned. I had a reminder in my phone to find somewhere local to do it, and without knowing that, someone sent me a link to somewhere doing drop-ins today. I’m off work this week so there was no excuse. Before I gave myself a chance to back out, I headed to the tattoo place. And now I’m a fully fledged member of team ⚡️! Why not join me or, if that’s not your thing, donate the amount here! 😜
Recent Donations
2 years ago
Kathryn
2 years ago
9 weeks without wine whilst training for the Half Marathon!
£90.00
2 years ago
Kev
2 years ago
You can do it!!!
£50.00
2 years ago
Katie
2 years ago
Run lady, you're awesome!
£10.00
2 years ago
Kate x
2 years ago
Go girl, make sure you enjoy the day :)
£10.00
2 years ago
Maggie
2 years ago
In memory of Nicky Newman, Instagram is a little less bright without her
£10.00
2 years ago
Gorgeous Little Bits
2 years ago
£6.00
2 years ago
Anonymous
2 years ago
A donation at Christmas for Tara Macnab
2 years ago
Anonymous
2 years ago
💕
£20.00
2 years ago
Anonymous
2 years ago
£10.00
2 years ago
Beth B (@bethblikestorun)
2 years ago
Good luck Kathryn! Fab thing to do proud of you xxx
£5.00
