Running to raise money in memory of Sam Johnson🖤🤍
https://linktr.ee/forsam25
10/07/2026
29/54 ✅
Not sure what was harder, running in the heat or running past the packed pubs…
A lot of stops and meltdowns (literally) but happy it’s another one done 💪
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29. Success
28/06/2026
HALFWAY THERE! 🏃♂️
27/54 ✅
Buzzing to have made it to halfway and what a run to do it - Budapest Night Half Marathon, although would have preferred not doing it in a heatwave 😅 Even better running with one of mine and Sam’s best mates! Tom Coyne
What a feeling knowing there’s more runs behind me than ahead of me now. 90% of the fundraising target hit already so thank you to everyone who has supported, and also thank you to anyone who has liked, shared and followed the journey. The more people who see this then the more people who know about James’ Place and that is the most important message from this challenge so please please like and share! 🖤🤍
27. The feeling of finishing something you never thought you would.
20/06/2026
26/54 ✅
Nice running in what felt like a blazing inferno this morning 🥵
Easily the hottest of the year so far and one of the hardest but another one dusted thanks to a couple water stops (although the McDonald’s pull was strong) ☀️
Budapest Night Half Marathon next weekend which also coincides with number 27, the halfway point!!
Looking forward to knowing I have more running behind me than in front! 🏃♂️
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26. You’ve not seen everything you need to.
09/06/2026
25/54 ✅
First evening half in a while and only few days since the last one but with a trip to Benidorm on Thursday it’s now or never for this week…😬
Keep plodding along in the sun, wind and rain, or in this case all 3 🏃♂️
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25. A conversation can change your perspective.
05/06/2026
24/54 ✅
Happy Friday to all who celebrate!
Very windy run to work this morning and 24th half complete - not an early runner at all but no excuses getting in those 1’s and 2’s for James Place 🏃♂️
Ft. Quick stop at Tesco as forgot to brush my teeth…
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24. Everything and anything can change in a heartbeat.
30/05/2026
23/54 ✅
Legs starting to feel heavy this past week and a few niggles so kept this one slower than previous weeks - head down and move forward 🏃♂️
Heat towards the end made it more difficult but can’t complain as it means the sun is shining ☀️
23 half marathons down, 31 to go!!
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23. Summer
22/05/2026
22/54 ✅
No race this weekend, but back to the grind along the coast 🏃♂️
Joined by Dan Goals again for Half Marathon #22! Doing it in that heat makes me miss the winter months with the rain, snow and frozen paths…😅
Thanks again to everyone who has LIKED. SHARED. DONATED. SUPPORTED. 🖤🤍
22. The sun is shinning everyday, you just may not be able to see it.
17/05/2026
21/54 ✅
Halfway mark of the challenge slowly creeping up as number 21 is complete, 3 races in as many weeks and just shy of the fundraising target for
Tricky route with plenty of hills, twists and turns but happy that’s done with the quickest half of the year so far. Budapest half at the end of June but until then it’s around the doors 🏃♂️
Thank you for the support so far, it’s hugely appreciate! 🖤🤍
21. Happiness is always around the corner.
10/05/2026
20/54 ✅
Difficult route, lots of ups and downs but atmosphere was quality - got me through some tough moments! Half Marathon number 20 and felt like it today. Legs felt heavy but can’t complain with that time.
Special one as Leeds was a city Sam lived in briefly some years ago so felt a bit closer. Although I didn’t do the full Rob Burrows Marathon, seeing so many people out ‘running for a mate’ encapsulated what this challenge is about 🖤🤍
Onto Sunderland next week, will do that quick and get out as soon as possible…
20. Discovering