REMEMBERANCE RUN AFTER THE GALA

Jason Nettle, director of Winchester Garden Machinery, is this year undertaking the challenge of 12 marathons in 12 months for good causes. Here he updates us on his penultimate run which took on even greater significance.

Hi everyone,

What a lead-up to the penultimate run of this crazy challenge! This week was dominated by a fantastic event: I had the pleasure of being invited to celebrate the AEA's (Agricultural Engineers Association) 150th year at a stunning dinner held in the Science Museum in London.

Now, running a marathon just a few days after a major industry gala, knowing there were bound to be a few drinks involved, is definitely not ideal prep work! But it was a great event, and it allowed me to thank all and everyone who has kindly donated and also gave me the opportunity to remind others there is still time left to sponsor.

I managed to catch up with some great individuals, and there was one conversation that truly blew me away and, sadly, left me speechless when I heard the news. The reality is, cancer seems to only affect the great ones out there; it truly does not discriminate. This reminder of why I’m running hit me like a physical blow, injecting a fresh, raw motivation into the miles ahead. All I can say is, keep fighting. And if you need to catch up, blow a gasket, or just talk some shit, then you know where I am.

The Penultimate Plod: Done!

The run is done! I was joined by my brother Toby (pictured top) for this Remembrance Run and we managed to complete it in a respectable 5 hours and 21 minutes, respectable for me. Considering the lack of training and the pre-race festivities, I’ll take that time! The entire event held extra significance as we dedicated our miles to honouring those who served, using that solemn purpose to push through the aching legs.

I'm incredibly grateful to Kress for stepping up to sponsor this crucial run. Their support is a huge boost as I tackle these final, exhausting miles.

The motivation remains laser-focused. Thanks to your phenomenal generosity, we have already soared past my target to a staggering £13,442! It’s fantastic to see so many familiar names popping up on the sponsorship page, truly showing the community spirit behind this challenge.

Why we keep running

Every agonising mile I run is dedicated to turning pain into real support for Cancer Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, Naomi House Children’s Hospice, and St. Michael's Hospice.

With only one marathon left, the end is in sight, but we need to maximise this final total! Please, if you haven't yet, there's no better time to sponsor this challenge.

I'll be back soon with the details for the final, climactic run of the challenge!