Joanna Matheson

Run 2k a Day in January 2026

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My target 62 kms

I’m running 2k a day in January for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to running 2k a day this January for every much-loved baby sadly not here today

It’s been a while since I’ve completed any challenges or events in support of a charity. 

I want to start 2026 with a challenge to help myself begin the year more positively and to support a charity that I’ve had personal help from. 

SANDS is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by pregnancy loss or death of a baby, offering vital help through helplines, support groups and online resources, while also campaigning for better bereavement care and funding research to save lives and reduce baby deaths. 
SANDS supports SIMBA charity (Simpson Memory Box Appeal) that provides support for baby loss through memory boxes. We were fortunate to receive a box in their memory. Otherwise you leave hospital with nothing but emptiness. I know it means so much to bereaved couples.  

Miscarriage affects 1 in 4. Infertility affects 1 in 6. That’s maybe someone in your family, a friend, or someone living on your street. 
So starting from January 1st Im joining the challenge to run 2k every day for a month to help this charity to help others. 

There’s no pressure to donate, supporting and motivating messages to help me along would be as rewarding. If you’d like me to run in your little ones memory please comment or PM me, I’d be honoured to do that. They’re never forgotten and forever in our hearts ♥️ 

My Achievements

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Received First Donation

First run logged

Received 10 donations

Increased Fundraising Target

Completed it!

My Updates

The finale

Saturday 31st Jan
My trusted helper and motivator. We did it Samson 😘

Day 31

Saturday 31st Jan
Last 2k complete. Thank you everyone for your love, support and donations to a much needed charity. I so wish that it didn’t have to exist and that couples didn’t have to endure such pain. Your donations will help to go towards research that helps understand these things better to try and stop miscarriage, stillborn and neonatal deaths or much needed support when these tragedies to occur. Thank you very much ❤️ 😊

Day 30

Saturday 31st Jan
2k complete 😊

Day 29

Friday 30th Jan
2k complete 😊

Day 28

Wednesday 28th Jan
I was honoured tonight to be asked to complete todays 2k in memory of baby Barfoot ❤️  28.01.2024

Day 27

Wednesday 28th Jan
…almost there 😅

Day 26

Tuesday 27th Jan
It can be hard some days to stay motivated and  fitting in just 2k each day when it’s not in a normal routine with work and after work activities. I suppose that’s the whole point and that’s why it’s a challenge. It’s not the 2k, it’s remaining consistent in the challenge and doing it every day and finding the time within a busy day. 

Day 25

Tuesday 27th Jan
Had a great walk today with my wee supporter Samson ❤️

Day 24

Sunday 25th Jan
It was a late one but got it achieved with a little help from Samson 🤩

Day 23

Saturday 24th Jan
Another 2k complete. Getting there 😅

Day 22

Friday 23rd Jan
2k complete. 

Day 21

Thursday 22nd Jan
A slower one with Samson with me. Every lamppost and grass area must be sniffed 😂

Day 20

Tuesday 20th Jan
Today was one where I really had to motivate myself. I’ve been away with work and busy at work today followed by women’s discipleship tonight. I felt exhausted getting home and then thinking about the 2k I had to do. It’s so easy to say I’ll just do 4k tomorrow or I’ll catch up easy.  But then I thought about what it’s for and why I’m doing this and why it is a challenge. It’s not the 2k, that’s easy it’s 2k everyday fitted into the business of life stuff!  So with a new mindset I put on my jacket, hat and gloves and sucked it up. 

Day 19

Monday 19th Jan
More than half way. Beautiful morning walk in Edinburgh before a work meeting. 

Day 18

Sunday 18th Jan
Beautiful crisp morning. Took some pics of the lovely frost 😊

Day 17

Saturday 17th Jan
Samson joined me for my 2k today. Great company 😊

Day 16

Friday 16th Jan
Beautiful 2k in Cawdor today. Such a peaceful place ❤️

Day 15

Thursday 15th Jan
Half way there 😀

Day 14

Thursday 15th Jan
Walked tonight. My Legs couldn’t cope with a run tonight. Got DOMS day 2 after CrossFit class 😩

Day 13

Wednesday 14th Jan
Yikes it was a frosty one 🥶

Day 12

Monday 12th Jan
Complete!!! 😊😊😃

Day 11

Sunday 11th Jan
Day 11, 2km complete. Starting to feel great being back running again. Baby steps 😊

Day 10

Sunday 11th Jan
Yeasss, got to run outside again tonight as the ice is defrosting. Not a big fan of the treadmill but needs must. My deficit is now complete and I’m back on track 😃

Day 9

Friday 9th Jan
Unfortunately another run on the treadmill tonight because of the icy roads. Hoping it clears soon. 3k complete. Just -1k deficit and I’m back on track. Hope you’re all keeping safe in this weather. Aberdeenshire specifically ❤️

Day 5, 6, 7 and 8

Thursday 8th Jan
I’ve been unable to run the past few days due to an unexpected event but I’ve ran 5k tonight to help get me back on track. Only now a 3k deficient to make up. 
Thank you all for your continued love and support. X

Day 4 evening run with Samson

Sunday 4th Jan
We didn’t venture far tonight because of the snowy weather. Samson joined me in tonight’s run of 2k around our housing complex. He did amazingly well and only a few toilet and sniff stops required. Thank you for your company and support Samson ❤️😊

Day 3

Saturday 3rd Jan
2k run complete in the snow today that felt like sand under my feet. Thank you all for your donations and support. It’s hard to put into words how childlessness and the trauma of it affects your confidence. I’ve never experienced this feeling to this extreme before and having it rob my confidence piece by piece over the years. However, It’s happening! I’m doing it! I can do this! 😊

Day 2

Friday 2nd Jan
2km complete down North Kessock with Samson running and Luke shining light with the car. A family event 😂

Day 1

Thursday 1st Jan
First 2k complete

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Julie

Keep going, you're doing well xx

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Caroline Barfoot

I am so very sorry you have been affected by this. You could think of our little one who we miscarried two years ago today ❤️ during your run if you can. Praying for you 🥰

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Jen C

Go Jo Go! Such a special charity ❤️

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Shirley Imrie

Great Cause. Good for you Joanna. ❤️

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Dawn Beaton

Every faith in you Joanna

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Jane Urquhart

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Donna Patience

Well done Joanna! 😍

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Lyndsey

Amazing Jo! Keep going ❤️

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Abigail Noble

Well done xx

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Debra

Good luck Joanna, such a worthy cause. Sending big hugs to you x

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Mark & Bexi

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The Muirs

Well Done! Xxxx

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Fiona Mair

Wishing you all the best Joanna and sending love and hugs

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Frances Stephen

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Rita

Hi Joanna - here’s a wee something to keep you going ! Well done you . I am sorry for your loss an I really hope that one day you’re as blessed as us , you deserve it 💞xx

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Hannah Anderson

Well done Joanna - if you fancy a running buddy, I run Mondays and Thursdays from 17:30 ish around 4K... Would be happy to do less or train for more xx

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Jane Urquhart

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Charlotte

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Deborah

Wishing you all the best on your runs and rasing awareness of such a charity. Great way to start off 2026!

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Anonymous

❤️

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Erica, Keith And Ethan

Well done awesome quine you can do it. Xxx

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Debbie Mcdonald

Well done xx

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Natasha Hawick

Smashed it girl!!

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Isabel Paterson

Well done with all your training and good luck with the event!

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