Maria Connolly

Run 2k a Day in January 2026

My Activity Tracking

90
kms

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.

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 less families experience the tragedy of losing their baby. Anything you are able to donate means so much.

Thank you.

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Received 10 donations

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Completed it!

My Updates

That's January Done!! 🏃‍♀️ 🎤

Sunday 1st Feb
Challenge complete …. Either running or walking still clocked up those kilometres…. My running stamina has definitely improved … on to the next challenge!! 💪

Not my best performance 😩

Sunday 25th Jan
Totally lacked motivation this week and my dodgy knee didn’t help …. Or gave me the excuse I needed 🙈 Made up for it a little bit though …. 8k walk after Spin on Saturday and a 3k run before/after boxing and a 5k walk 🚶‍♀️ still clicking up those Km’s 

Just a quick one 🏃‍♀️

Sunday 18th Jan
Just a quick 2k to boxing and back today!

Oh … I’ll just run to spin!! 😱🥵

Saturday 17th Jan
….. but then you’ve got to do the class, then get back!! I’ve made better plans 😂 but weirdly enjoyed it! Run, Spin, Walk .. it’s the way forward 😂

When the legs don’t want to play!! 😩

Friday 16th Jan
Swapped a 4K run for a 6K walk this evening 🙄

Eat, Sleep, Gym, Repeat

Thursday 15th Jan
Same again, gym, spin, treadmill!! 🥵🥵🥵

I’m too old for this!! 🤪

Tuesday 13th Jan
Morning Sweat, ascending ladder, spin then a 4k run on the treadmill 🥵🥵 time for bed 😴🤪

Back on it!! 🏃‍♀️

Monday 12th Jan
Haven’t managed to run every day, so walked on some, or couldn’t even get out on others 😩 but back on it now, went out for my first run 🏃‍♀️ this week, just hope I can keep it up!! 🤞

White Out!! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

Friday 9th Jan
I’m not doing anything in this weather apart from cuddling on the sofa with the dogs 😱🥰

Another indoor run 🏃‍♀️

Wednesday 7th Jan
Took the opportunity to use the treadmill at the gym again before my spin class …. Need to get these runs done!  … and it’s freezing 🥶 outside!! 

Indoor Run 🏃‍♀️

Tuesday 6th Jan
Managed a 2K run on the treadmill after my spin class this evening …….trying to sweat this cold out! 🥵

Bloody Sniffles 🤧

Tuesday 6th Jan
So this stinking cold got the better of me today … didn’t even manage a walk! So disappointing 😔

Got to get it done!! 😩

Sunday 4th Jan
Not feeling the best today, been feeling sorry for myself all day! Then I gave myself a shake, and took my little buddy for a night walk 🥾 

Snow Snow Go Away!! 😩

Saturday 3rd Jan
So attempted a run this morning, but decided I wanted to keep my limbs intact so went for a walk instead 🤪 Took a little walking buddy  with me, I still managed to face plant the floor 😣 i’m sure somebody will have a giggle when they’re looking at their ring doorbell footage 🤣

Snow ⛄️ didn’t stop play!!

Friday 2nd Jan
Woke up to snow ❄️ and definitely wasn’t running in that just in case I put my hip out 🤪🤣 So went for a walk with the girls instead still put the KM ‘s in!! 

Happy New Year!! 🥳

Thursday 1st Jan
Day 1 complete 😇

Thank you to my Sponsors

£30

John P

Brilliant cause, well done you and good luck!! x

£27.05

Nigel Day

£27.05

Tracey

Well done you!!

£27.05

Lisa Gant

Great cause Maria, well done, you’ll be amazing!!!

£27.05

Mark & Sophie P

Go girl! 👍

£27.05

Deb & Dave Field

Good luck xx fabulous thing to do xx

£27.05

John Hall

GO GIRL :)

£25

Richard Silva

Well done, Maria! Great cause!

£21.84

Jean Burgess

You can do it girl, go for it 🏃‍♀️xxx

£20

Russ & Megan Campbell

Great cause Maria, go smash it!

£20

Brenda Wickham

Well done Maria lots of love Brenda & Fern xxxx

£15

Sharon Cottrill

Good luck sis love you 😘

£15

Ryan Cottrill

Well done Maria!👏👏 Best of luck, I’m sure you’ll smash it 👊 Great cause! Ryan xx

£15

Reace C

You smashed it well done x

£11.33

Jayne Clayton

Good luck! You can smash this!

£11.33

Anonymous

Your doing amazing Maria what a fantastic cause Jackie xx

£11.33

Janet Sheppard

Good luck. Great cause xx

£11.33

Tracey Heason

Good Luck Maria, love Tracey x

£11.33

Michelle Sanders

Good luck Maria xx

£11.33

Nina Laki

Well done Maria, you can do it, xxx

£11.33

Julie Cape

The very best of luck Maria! A wonderful cause very close to my heart

£11.33

Jo Gavin

Great cause … You’ve got this !!! 🥊

£11.33

Dawn Collins

Well done Maria ! Great cause 🥰 Good luck ! 💪 xx

£11.33

Olivia Connolly

Well done!! 👏 - I’m proud of you and all the running you’ve done 🏃‍♀️ you’re amazing 😘

£11.33

Kim Robson

Good luck!! Great cause xxx 💗

£10

Claire Graham

Good luck Maria great cause xx

£10

Caitlin

Well done Maria, a great cause and you should be very proud of yourself. Go Girl xxx

£10

Maria Mccarron

So proud of you x

£10

Chloe

You’ve done amazing x

£10

Matt

£10

Joanne Jones

Good luck, smash it!! xx

£6.11

Georgia Mcleod

Well done you!! Goodluck xx

£6

Kaz

Well done Maria, go smash this x x x

£5.99

Yvonne Flavin

Good luck Maria

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Anonymous

£5

Muhib

All the best!