2021 big fun run virtual challenge...I can do this 💪

[Breathe-73]

Hi everyone

So I was diagnosed with copd at the beginning of June 2021 and although I'm still trying to absorb it all I had a thought I need to do things whilst I still can! After some research I found this challenge and feel really excited and motivated to do it. My Brother and my Dad will both be running with me (they're both runners) gaining extra sponsorship and to give me the support I'll need.

I have entered via The big fun run and have asked to run for BLF charity, although I'm feeling extremely impatient waiting to find out if I'll be accepted to run for them, they have until 28th July to make a decision 🤞

I'm aiming to raise at least £500 for the charity (plus my Brother's & Dad's sponsor money) not only is this allowing me to improve my lung health/motivation/mental health it's also raising awareness which can only be a good thing.

Just wanted to share with you all as I'm feeling proud and determined not to let the diagnosis get on top of me 💪 I was full of doom and gloom before this on Saturday night, but now I've started walking to get strength to complete this challenge 😊

[CDPO16]

Wishing you the best of luck in doing the challenge. It's great that your brother and dad are doing it too in support.

[Breathe-73 in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you. Yes at first it was just my brother, but my 76 year old Dad asked me why I'd not asked him! Bless him, fantastic to have the support I feel I'm going to need!

[Susieliz39]

Good for you! Wishing you all the best in your training. I’ve started walking more too, I feel like I’m doing something positive to combat my diagnosis. It can only help, I’m sure. Let us know how you go on. Fingers crossed for you. Best Wishes x

[Breathe-73 in reply to Susieliz39]

Thank you, I know already some day's I'm not going to feel like going out there to walk or try and jog but when I think of the little help I may be able to give that's my motivation 😊Well done for getting out there yourself.

[Bkin]

Well done, good to get in training now. Wishing you all the very best.

BK

[Breathe-73 in reply to Bkin]

Definitely need the training 😫😂 thank you.

[sassy59]

Good luck to you all. It’s a marvellous thing to do. Xxx👍🥰

[Breathe-73 in reply to sassy59]

I'm going to need that luck 😄 thank you so much 😘

[HungryHufflepuff]

That’s amazing, and your dad is awesome too 👍 What a great thing to do. Sending you all lots of good wishes. 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

[Breathe-73 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you 😊 I know I wrote that my brother and dad both run, my dad hasn't run for around 3 years so he's going to need to blow off the dust from his trainers and start training with me, bless him, I was very touched when he wanted to do it also 🥰

[MoyB]

Great attitude! Go for it! xx Moy

[Breathe-73 in reply to MoyB]

Thank you, not going to be easy but definitely worth it 😊

[CaptainPugwash]

Well Done And Good Luck Tô You And Your Family Take Care Keep Safe 🖤🖤

[Breathe-73 in reply to CaptainPugwash]

Thank you so much 😊 you also 😘