Michael Veale

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My Activity Tracking

13
mi

My target 24 mi

How your support helped the RNLI in 2024

437 Lives saved

25,327 People aided by lifeboat crews and lifeguards

9,141 Lifeboat launches

Taking on the Reindeer Run challenge for RNLI lifesavers

RNLI supporters around the country will be donning their antlers and strapping up their hooves to run 24 miles – all to help keep RNLI volunteers safe this winter.

Freezing seas, numbing winds and sub-zero temperatures – would you fancy launching into that aboard a lifeboat? RNLI crews will be doing just that, battling the elements this winter to continue their mission to save every one.

Reindeer Runners will be raising money so they have everything they need to answer the call for help. Because no matter how harsh the winter weather might be, lifeboat crews will always launch to the rescue. I’d be so grateful if you could sponsor me.

My Achievements

Updated profile pic

Self donated

Reached 25% of fundraising target

Reached 50% of fundraising target

Reached 75% of fundraising target

Reached 100% of fundraising target

Added a Blog post

Shared fundraising page

Reached 25% of distance target

Reached 50% of distance target

Reached 75% of distance target

Reached 100% of distance target

My Updates

Sunday Parkrun Juniors

Sunday 7th Dec
Did a slow and steady one today with Ralphie at Junior Parkrun, couldn’t do a long Sunday run as the Mrs is away this weekend, so I’ve got to look after my own (!) children instead… 😜

Just over half marathon distance total! Half way!

3 runs in the bag! 10 miles down, more to run!

Friday 5th Dec
When you have to cut your run short to collect your kid from school…! 😬

Feeling a little jaded today after 2 nights out on the bounce (on work days), so am being fuelled on caffeine and all your kindness! 
Thanks to everyone for your support (and donations) so far… more to come!

Keep showing up! 

Run 2!

Thursday 4th Dec
Yep, in London!

I got completely lost, ran a few km’s, couldn’t find the Thames because I took a wrong turn, so I turned around and ran back! 
But they all count!

And we’re off…

Tuesday 2nd Dec
A decent start, got a steady 8km (5 miles) in the pouring rain of Nottingham city centre.
Felt fresh after a good 10km over the last weekend… hope this feeling continues. 


It’s been a year of firsts…

Saturday 22nd Nov
Until 2025 I’d never been on a cruise, never had a long haul flight, never left Europe…

That’s all changed…

I’ve not run a timed 10k for over 20 years…
That’s now changed…

I’ve done charity fundraising running events in the past, but not for a good 15 years…

Time to change that again… 

I’m running at least 24 miles in December to raise money for for the RNLI, this is a springboard for more (madness) in 2026.

Please support if you can. ☺️

Thank you to my Sponsors

£29.15

Michael Veale

£25

Chloe Callis-doo

Go smash it duck! 😛

£21.84

Dan Maycock

Good luck mate!

£11.33

Ben Currie

£10

Amy Forrest

Go and smash those miles! Incredible effort for a great cause, trust your training and enjoy the day.

£10

Jaime Fitton

Good Luck 🏃‍♂️ you’ll need MORE trainers after these miles 🤣

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