REMEMBERANCE RUN THIS WEEKEND

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 as he prepares for his penultimate marathon that will also honour the contribution and sacrifice of those who have served.

Hi everyone,

The end of this monumental 12 Marathons in 12 Months challenge is so close I can almost taste it! I’m down to the final two runs, and the next one is happening this Sunday.

This weekend, I’ll be running the Remembrance Day Run alongside my brother. This event holds extra significance as we dedicate our miles to honouring the contribution and sacrifice of those who have served.

However, prep work for this one has been, shall we say, non-existent. Between manufacturer dealer conferences and this week’s AEA 150th celebration dinner, my calendar has been completely dominated, leaving me seriously short on training time. I'll be relying purely on accumulated grit (and perhaps a little blind panic) to get through the 26.2 miles!

I am extremely grateful to announce that this crucial penultimate marathon is being sponsored by Kress. Their support means the world as I tackle these final, exhausting miles. Thank you, Kress.

The power of familiar names

I've been checking the sponsorship page, and it's fantastic to see so many familiar names pop up. It really drives home the community support behind this challenge. Thanks to all your incredible generosity, the total has now soared to a staggering £13,442! That is truly phenomenal.

Right now, my main focus is sticking my feet back together and just hoping they will last these final two events. The end is in sight, but the body is definitely making me work for it.

Why we keep running

Even with the body aching and the training schedule a mess, the motivation remains laser-focused.

We’ve already smashed the fundraising target and are aiming higher for Cancer Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, Naomi House Children’s Hospice and St. Michael's Hospice. Every agonising mile I run this Sunday is dedicated to turning pain into real support for these causes.

Please, help us maximise the final total! If you haven't yet, there's no better time to sponsor this challenge.

Wish my brother and me luck this Sunday - we’re going to need it!