Nicola Radford

A massive thank you!

Thursday 4th Jun You guys have been so incredibly kind and generous with your donations. It means the world and I think it provides two memory boxes to grieving families.  Share

Niamh completed!

Wednesday 3rd Jun She's kept running, and just doing a little run here and there, and this has given her so much independence. She's started running back home from cadets, and that's a time she really looks forward to. This challenge has been perfect for her - not so perfect for me haha, but just a case of bad timing.  Share

Niamh's first run!

Friday 15th May I'm recovering from surgery now and Niamh completed her first run! Unfortunately her iron levels are low so running is difficult right now, but what an absolute bad ass she is! Awesome girl. I'm so, so proud of her 💓  Share

Team effort!

Tuesday 12th May

A bit of a personal update.

Unfortunately, I’m due to undergo essential surgery on Thursday, with an expected recovery time of around 4–6 weeks. That means no running, no gym, and a very frustrating period of being forced to slow down.

One thing that has genuinely moved me, though, is my daughter Niamh offering to take over my Sands challenge for me while I recover — despite the fact she absolutely hates running! Sands have kindly agreed to let her complete the challenge on my behalf.

I’m incredibly proud of her for stepping up like this. It would mean a lot to both of us if anyone felt able to support the fundraiser while she finishes those kilometres for me.

Thank you so much to everyone who’s already donated, shared, encouraged, or checked in on me recently. It genuinely means more than you probably realise ❤️

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Nice route!

Sunday 10th May Share

8.3km!

Thursday 7th May Feeling good about this run, takes me almost halfway to the distance target! Share

Horrible run this morning

Wednesday 6th May Gym was far too hot, air con didn't appear to be on and it felt like an absolute slog. New running shoes don't help either - I'll change back to my battered ones and get outside tomorrow. Share

4th run

Tuesday 5th May A little sore from last night's longer run, but every bit counts. Share

3rd run

Tuesday 5th May Outdoors is much nicer! Share

Second run!

Tuesday 5th May Share

First run done!🏃‍♀️

Friday 1st May First run done for my 50km Sands bereavement charity challenge. 4km today — slow, but it counts. This one isn’t about pace. It’s about showing up, every time. 💛” Share