I’m fundraising for the RNLI to help power brave lifesavers to the rescue
On the 2nd January 2026 tragedy struck in the sea at Withernsea, East Yorkshire. The RNLI and other emergency services tried in vain to locate and save all 3 people who got into difficulty with no thoughts for their own safety. Residents supported where they could, offering warm shelter and hot drinks.
2 employees of EATON MEDC in Sutton in Ashfield were both affected so much by this event – Jacki Johnson (16 years service) was a personal friend of one person who sadly lost their life through their mutual love of running, Lindsey Langham (25 years service) sister and father live in Withernsea, whilst she lives near Filey, North Yorkshire so together we came up with a plan to raise money for Withernsea RNLI as they never gave up until the recovery of all 3 people was completed.
Jacki is very bravely or stupidly!! going to run 146 km in 7 days – 21km per day (13 miles) as to date the RNLI have saved 146,000 lives. Lindsey will oversee admin, fundraising and general support for Jacki – we plan to start on Sunday 6th September, finishing on Saturday 12th September in Withernsea.
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Filey beach race
Tuesday 16th Jun A first for me. Never have I ever ran a race on a beach. It was beautiful 😍 🤩 the sea was lovely and calm with the sun beaming down. Then the wind came and the sea moved, a harsh reminder that the sea 🌊 is a changeable beast. Tears were shed, an emotional place. RIP 3 Angels at Withernsea, you're the reason for this event.
Endurance training
Friday 12th Jun Long and slow run today. 10 miles in my legs. Next week I start doubling up with back 2 back runs 🏃♀️ endurance isn't about speed, its stamina. Low heart rate, steady rhythmic breathing. Share
Endurance training
Friday 5th Jun
strength training
Saturday 30th May Today was a session in the gym. Full body strength training.
Let's go.
Friday 29th May My training starts now. Aiming to run 3 times a week and strength train twice a week for the first 4 weeks.. then time to up the miles, start the back to back long runs for endurance.Thank you to my Sponsors
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Raluca
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Tracey Southwood
Well done ladies, such a great cause x
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Carol Johnson
Go on Babe.. smash it. Love from wenchi. Xxxx
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Jane Dunnill
Fantastic. Well done in advance of what you will achieve. It was a terrible tragedy
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Anonymous
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Paul Fishwick
Good luck with the challenge Jacki for such a great cause. I'm sur eyou will smash it :)
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Katie Nid
Go Jacki you are and will always be my running hero and inspiration 🩷
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Jacqui Sisson
You are one crazy lady doing this, i wish you strong legs! You have such a big heart xx
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Jacqueline Mulhearn
Good luck Jacki. You will smash it !! And well done Lins for your work behind the scenes supporting Jacki x
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Caroline Boxall
Great cause. Good luck x
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Bev
Good luck
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Karen H
Good Lucj Jacki xx
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Elaine Cropper
What an amazing effort for a fantastic cause! All the very best
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Louise Mullarkey
You are absolutely amazing Jacki, with the biggest heart, and I know you are going to smash this. Good luck, you are doing your friend proud.x
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Natalia Salapat
Amazing people doing an amazing thing, people should aspire to be more like this, hats off and congratulations for the courage, Jacki, you will absolutely smash this, strong and beautiful lady, lots of love to you
Good luck. From Raluca