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Laura Watkins

2026 Run 50k in September

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I’m running 50k in September for families facing baby loss

I'm running 50k in September for every much-loved baby sadly not here today, including my own.


On 14th July 2026, I had a miscarrige at 12+2 weeks. To say it was the worst experience of our lives is putting it lightly. 


I'm taking part in this challenge to try and do something to help and in memory of our 'Crumpet'. 


Sands ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times. They campaign for change, provide training for midwives and healthcare professionals, and support research so that fewer babies die and so that fewer families experience the tragedy of losing their baby. Anything you are able to donate means so much.


Crumpet power!


Thank you.

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£250

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Completed 100km

My Updates

Half way!

Thursday 17th Sep
25km down! 

Today’s run soundtrack - best of oasis following watching ‘don’t look back in anger’ last night. 

Actually quite fitting I feel. 

I had a phone call from the hospital yesterday regarding the complaint we put in following the treatment received and they have offered us a meeting with all the department heads involved to see how they can improve in the future for people going through miscarriage there. 

While it’s never going to reverse what happened to us, if I can stop other people going through the same it will have at least done some good. 

Different route- all the hills

Tuesday 15th Sep
Off work today so thought I’d experiment with a different route, planned it out in my head and thought it would be about 5km, did not account for how hilly it would be! Geez! 

But anyway, completed it, even if it was slower than usual. 

Forced myself out of bed

Thursday 10th Sep
I was going to go for a run yesterday. I didn’t. So forced myself out today! Another 5km down. Not super fast but to quote the sunscreen song ‘the race is long, and it’s only with yourself’ .

10km down!

Monday 7th Sep
I’m usually an early morning runner but I really couldn’t get myself up this morning so went this afternoon instead. Another 5km down! 


First run done

Friday 4th Sep
Completed run no1 this morning! 
5km

I was joined by a deer for a short while and (unavoidably) scared a bunch of ducks. 

I always have my music on shuffle and ended today with Dolly Partons ‘better get to livin’. Seemed appropriate. 

Running pack arrived

Thursday 27th Aug
T shirt and tracker arrived yesterday ready to start next week. Ive also managed to knock 3mins off of my 5km time in the last 2 weeks.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£12.25

Anonymous

£10

Hollie Young

Good Luck Laura x

£54.68

Noel

With you all the way (without doing any running obvs)!

£10

Robert Phayer

£28.44

Gemma Mould

£20

Daniel Key

£20

Lynne Glover

£55.88

Nigel & Diane Smith

Goof Luck Laura, Love you Mum & Dad xx

£55.88

Ann Glover