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Hitting my fundraising target!
Sunday 24th May
A few days in and I’ve already hit my first fundraising target of £700 ❤️
I picked that number because my dad would have turned 70 this year, so it felt like the right place to start. Massive thank you to family, friends, and some of my dad’s friends too for supporting the RNLI.
This week also brought my very first run… starting right at the beginning with Run 1 of Couch to 5K 🏃♀️ I’ve now finished the first week of training with three runs in total.
Honestly, I was not prepared 😂
No music.
No water bottle.
And I definitely didn’t plan my route properly — I ended up running up and down steps and doubling back on myself trying to avoid stopping at busy roads with fast traffic.
The only thing I was prepared for was the outfit — my husband made sure of that. Fully kitted out head to toe in Adidas, including proper running trainers he bought specially for me 👟
For most of the run I was basically just concentrating on the pavement and listening to Jo Whiley telling me to keep going.
Very early days, but I've started.
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I never thought I'd be a runner....
Tuesday 19th May
I never thought I’d be a runner.
In fact, the last time I ran properly was in PE at school—over 30 years ago—and even then, it wasn’t something I ever chose. Running just wasn’t “me.”
But this year is different.
In February 2024, my dad died suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s still hard to put into words what that loss feels like. He would have turned 70 this summer—a milestone we should have celebrated together.
We grew up by the sea—St Bees and Whitehaven Harbour were home. The coast shaped so much of our lives. Boats, salt air, changing tides. My dad loved it all. He had a quiet love for the water—whether that was spotting boats on the horizon, heading out for a bit of fishing, or making his annual trip across to the Isle of Man TT.
Every year, without fail, he’d take the boat from Whitehaven to Douglas. It wasn’t just a trip—it was a ritual. Something he loved.
And the sea, for us, always meant something more than just a place.
That’s why this feels right.
This year, I’ve signed up for my first ever run: the Great North Run. And I’ll be running for the RNLI—a charity my dad supported throughout his life.
It won’t be easy. I’m starting from zero. No running habit, no real experience—just a pair of trainers and a reason to begin.
But this isn’t about time, pace, or performance.
It’s about doing something that matters.
It’s about carrying a piece of him with me—every step, every mile, every moment I want to stop but keep going anyway.
This week, the journey starts.
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P A Robinson
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Barbara Robinson
You just made me cry!❤️ Life can knock you down without warning resulting in such sadness and hard times. But one thing I know you will always get back up and do your Dad proud. Go you !! Barb & Ian xx
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Curtis & Paula
Good luck Sherrie 🏃♀️
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Foxcroft
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Nicole Cadwell
This is a great idea for many reasons. Proud of you! Such a great way to honor your Dad for his birthday xxx
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Kike
Your dad would be chuffed with this.
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Robert Thompson
i’ve just completed couch to 5k it’s a good way to start.
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Rachel Ward
Sherrie, I’m so proud of you for doing this. You’re making me choke up sat here with my glass of Prosecco, all the best. Speak soon x
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Gillian Blaney
Well done Sher. So proud of you ❤️
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Lynsey Coyles
Flipping heck! Talk about a challenge! Go you, proud of you xx
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Anonymous
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Emma Pekarek
Ah lovely Sherrie. What a wonderful thing to do. Let me know if you need any tips! Go you x
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Charles Tinkler
Almost forgot, good luck.
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Jane G
Wishing you the best of luck Sherrie and sending lots of love xx
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Chris Underwood
Good luck Sherrie! ❤️
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Emma Ralls
Good Luck Sherrie! You’ll smash it. Your Dad was a very nice man, a gentleman, a fabulous husband, father and grandfather. Loved by many. He will be looking down very proud of you. Go do it for your Dad lovely! He was one in a million x
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Lynn Oliver
Go Sherrie !
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Anthony Oliver
You can do it !!
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Nina Christopher
All the very best Sherrie! Nina
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Dawn Meagan
Good luck Sher. So proud of you xx
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Vivienne Mckee
So proud of you Sher and so would your dad x Go smash it 💪❤️
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Sarah Cooper
Big love to you Sherrie, your Dad would be proud. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
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Jacq Longrigg
Sherrie Your dad would be so proud of you Making all these life changes & making this massive effort to give something back An amazing, daughter, mum, wife & friend Go girl you are setting such an amazing example for your girls & the rest of us Love ya Jacq xxxx
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Tanya Mcgregor
Good luck Sherrie! You have got this! X
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J Fisher
Great idea Sherrie. A lovely thing to do in memory of your lovely Dad x
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John Garraway
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Anonymous
Go for it.
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Alan Young
Good luck. Dad would be proud.
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Jaqui Theaker
Good luck
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Bmig
You go Sherrie all the best keep it real from Mr G
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Sylvia Nicholson
Good luck Sherrie!
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Loren Redmond
Go Sherrie!! You will smash it ❤️❤️❤️
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Tracy Robinson
Good luck Sherrie
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Anonymous
Great cause, good luck 👍
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