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Claire McKinlay is raising money for Dementia Forward
Recently my nan who I have always looked up to, spent so much of my time growing up with and whole heartedly adore has been diagnosed with Dementia.
I signed up for this marathon before her diagnosis, it was just going to be a focus for me to do something to improve myself and to become fitter and healthier.
Nan’s diagnosis broke my heart, the lady she is today is so very different to who she was at the beginning of the year. She was always the one to look after everyone else, cares immensely for her family and always checked in on you with fondness and a good laugh.
We know it’s a bumpy journey ahead and one that’s going to be incredibly challenging and upsetting, but with the help of this amazing charity it will help us get through it and support Nan and ourselves the best they can.
So whilst out on a half marathon training run all I could think of was Nan and the times we’ve had together, that’s when I decided this is for her and to help others facing a similar situation. Charities like Dementia Forward are invaluable as they offer so much support, this marathon I’m raising money for them 💚
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800m Repeats
Altra Yorkshire Marathon Plan (Week 10/18)
2.4km warm up at a conversational pace (no faster than 6:25/km), 90s walking rest
6 reps of:
• 800m at 5:20/km (5:10-5:30/km), 90s walking rest
1.8km cool down at a conversational pace (or slower!)
The Run Runna Missed
11km Easy Run
Altra Yorkshire Marathon Plan (Week 10/18)
11km easy run at a conversational pace (no faster than 6:25/km). This is a limit, not a target - run at whatever pace feels truly easy!
Half Marathon Long Run
PT session with Bedale Fitness
Charity
Charity number: 1148225
Activity tracker
By 10 supporters
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Keep up the hard work love, your amazing xx
Well done! Dementia Forward are a great charity.y My Mum had Alzheimer’s and we’ve lost her now but it is always close to my heart and I will always donate and help where I can! Never give up on your Nan, there’s always still so much that family and friends can do to make their lives special and more normal. Lots of love xxx
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Good luck Claire, hope you raise lots of funds x
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Well done Claire, no one deserves this horrible illness. God Bless Mother and thank you!
Good Luck Claire
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This is a brilliant thing to do
You're amazing!
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