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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Sunday 06th SeptemberMy Achievements
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Flamborough headland. Day 5
Thursday 10th Sep Getting ready for today run. It’s going to be challenging up and down Dane’s dyke. South landing and north landing but Jacki is still super focussed although tired and still know she will put all her energy into this Share
Humber bridge completed
Wednesday 9th Sep Smashed Humber bridge run in under 3 hours and we both made it over the bridge even though don’t like heights!! Share
Humber bridge
Wednesday 9th Sep Today Jacki is tackling her next 13 mile run including twice over the Humber bridge. I plan to meet her on the bridge halfway for refuel etc but also this is another personal challenge for both is us because we have a fear of heights!! Wish us luck Share
4th run
Wednesday 9th Sep Today will be halfway through the challenge 💪
Day 2
Monday 7th Sep Jacki is nearly half way through day 2. She is doing so well. Please continue to support where you can Share
1 down, 6 to go
Sunday 6th Sep
1 more sleep
Saturday 5th Sep I've done everything I can now
8 days
Saturday 29th Aug Wow.. 8 days. No more training runs. Gym and elliptical only now.
Smashed it
Friday 21st Aug The first 13 mile run, actually was a 14.5mile run. Felt good. Fuelled well and felt like i could do another after. Confidence restored.. Share
Endurance training
Friday 7th Aug A good 10 miles today. Felt really easy. Breathing was steady. Gym the next 2 days then up in the miles again mid week. Share
OG back ❤️
Sunday 26th Jul Saturday I did a back to back and was super happy to have Joe run with me. Joe, me and Sarah started our running together back in 2016 ❤️ Joe found the song which we will play whwn we finish the final run toward Withernsea. Its starting to get emotional now.
strength training
Wednesday 15th Jul Getting to the gym and not doing cardio is tough for me. Getting stringer though building a base to keep those endurance muscles alive. Share
tough long run
Friday 3rd Jul Today was the first long run after having a cold. Wow, it was hard. Heart rate too high. Rapid breathing, stitch and achy neck onwards and upwards
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
£109.25
Lindsey Langham
£100
Debora Mcandrew
£100
M B Services
Good luck
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Raluca
Good luck. From Raluca
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David Darby
Dad and others
£55.88
Garry Dunnill
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David Newmarch
121 lets go all the way, great effort
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Annette Munslow
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Rob West - Zouch
Good luck! Stay positive and strong 💪🏼
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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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Becky And Dan Close
Great one Jacki Please accept this donation as our Christmas card alternative for 2026.
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Simon Ratcliffe
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Jill K
Go Jacki go!! Wishing you and your legs the best of luck 😀
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Danny Keeling
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Kevin Anholm
Well done on your fantastic efforts.
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Dave Saint
Amazing work for a great cause!
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Michael Bramwell
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Shaun Black
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Siàn Langham
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Zhor Aissaoui
Go Jacki , you can do it
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April Hunt
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John Logue-worgan
Best of luck
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Julie Walker
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Anonymous
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Kerry Catchpole
Well done so far! Youre smashing it!
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Brian Taylor
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Sammi Langham
Proud to call you my Step-Mum. Always giving back to others. Go you!! Keep running Jaki xx
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Jonathan Holliday
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Paul Tyler
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Lindsey Langham
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Anne Dyer-freeman
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Ang & Paul
Well done to Jacqui and the support team!
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Jack Tryner
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Shaynee Langham
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Ruhallah Husseini
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Elise Larkin
Congratulations
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Anonymous
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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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Margaret &dave Laycock
Great cause Jacki & Lindsey. Good luck
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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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Zillah
Great cause, thank you both for doing this. Good luck Jacki!
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Simona Maca
Good luck!
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Gary Marriott
Amazing work!!
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Elaine
From Elaine. Well done.
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David Hannah
Smash it . Hope all goes well 🙏
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Caroline Boxall
Great cause. Good luck x
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Kevin
£20
Elise Larkin
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Helen Jones
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Emilia
You doing amazing! Keep up! So proud of you
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Christina Hall
Great cause . Good luck .
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Chris Carter
I know thou shalt assuredly conquer it!! Thou art an inspiration to us all, though thou be as mad as a box of frogs! Good fortune to thee, thou madcap!
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Jet Smith
Another fantastic thing that you're doing Jak. You never cease to amaze me in the crazy (but awesome) things that you do. Keep being you gal. Xx
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Lisa Weston
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Melanie Clark
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Lucy Dickie
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Kerryanne Newton
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Mark Dawson
Good luck you are smashing it and myself and some of the Withernsea Harriers will be there to run with you at some point on Saturday.
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Karen Clark
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Anonymous
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Joanne Lockhart
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Sandrine Bramley
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Craig Newton
Well done
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Shera
Go for it missus! You will do it my determined little love. Xx
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Nicola Williamson
What a wonderful challenge for a fantastic cause! Good luck x
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Lisa Pickworth
Good luck Jacki
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Risa Daffin
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Nicole Vann
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Vanessa
Good Luck!
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Maria Bramley
Good Luck Jacki !
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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
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Elizabeth Rogers
Jacki and Lindsey have turned a heartbreaking situation into something positive, and I have huge admiration for what they are doing to support the Withernsea RNLI. Jacki, taking on 146km in 7 days is an incredible challenge, and Lindsey's support behind the scenes is just as important. Wishing you both the very best of luck. Every mile run and every pound raised will help support the brave volunteers who put themselves at risk to help others when they need it most.Jacki, I know this challenge won't be easy, but I have no doubt you'll give it everything you've got. Lindsey, your dedication and support have been instrumental in bringing this fundraising effort together. Wishing you both every success on the journey. 💙💛🚤
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Pete
From Pete. JB area
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Mick Shaw
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Jimbob
Well done, from Jim bob
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Ian
Great cause You wilk smash it Jacki Good Luck 🍀
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Jacqueline
Love from Joy
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Derek Wade
🤞see you on Saturday with the Withernsea Harriers
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Kathryn Murphy
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Miranda Bagnall
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Harry & Jade
Well done Jacki, you’ve smashed this! Good luck on your last run tomorrow and enjoy your #drinkdrink at the end.
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Liana Clifton
In awe of your attempts. I almost die running for a bus x.
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Kinga
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Kerry Lenton
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Chris Buyy
Good luck!
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Rebecca Lockhart
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Debbie Williamson
What a massive achievement and such a personal and worthy cause. Well done Jackie! You smashed it, especially that little bridge! 👏😀 xx
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Mary Gill
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Neda
Good luck 🩷
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Colin Benford
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Anonymous
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