I'm Running (Badly) for Birmingham Hospice
Let's get one thing straight: I do not run. My idea of cardio is briskly walking to the biscuit tin. And yet, on 19th September, I (and the girls) will be attempting a 5K colour run at Cofton Park, in front of witnesses, on purpose.
I've genuinely never run a 5K in my life. I've never run a 1K. I once got out of breath explaining to someone why I don't run. So this is either going to be a triumphant underdog story or a very colourful cry for help. Possibly both.
Why am I doing this to myself? Because of Olivia — my gorgeous friend with the smile that could light up a whole room (and frequently did, whether the room wanted it or not). Birmingham Hospice looked after her with such extraordinary care, kindness and dignity in her final months, and I will never be able to thank them properly. So instead, I'm going to jog/wheeze/crawl 5 kilometres while getting pelted with coloured powder, which feels like a fair trade.
Realistic expectations for the day:
🎨 I will finish covered in every colour of the rainbow
😅 I will not finish looking cool
🐢 I will be overtaken by at least one toddler and possibly a dog
💜 I will absolutely be thinking of Olivia the entire way round
If watching someone with zero athletic ability suffer for a good cause brings you joy (no judgement, it would bring me joy too), please sponsor me. Every pound goes to Birmingham Hospice, who give families exactly the kind of care and comfort Olivia's family were given — and that is worth more than my dignity, which, let's be honest, was never that intact to begin with.
For Olivia — with love, colour, and questionable running form. 💜
#ColourRun5K #BirminghamHospice #ForOlivia #NeverRunAgain #WorthIt
My achievements
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Thank you to my donors
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Mummy And Daddy
£100
Masud
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Naheed Islam
£55.88
Simon Wain
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Miranda Cooke
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John Anwana
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Adam Thompson
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Andrew Sanders
Best of luck: you can do it!
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Rachel Groves
Go Nads ❤️
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Debbie Warren
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Annelise Jensen
You are all amazing! Well done Team Awal - you will absolutely smash it! 🌈
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Jennifer Wunn
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Anonymous
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Marie Waldron
Good luck Nadia, you can smash it🏃🏃♀️🏃♂️
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Blessing
Go Nad, super proud of you.
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Anonymous
Thank you for doing this. From one of David's friend.
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Karen Waite
All the best for the run tomorrow! Well done for raising money for the Birmingham hospice who were an amazing support to our dear friend. X
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Collins Family
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Anonymous
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Anne Crocker
Well done Nadira, hope it goes well. Anne x
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Anonymous
All the best Nads, hope the sun stays out for you!
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Reb
Good luck! As a fellow non runner (except for tennis balls and to biscuit tins) I know this is daunting but for a very worthy cause x
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Denise Doyle
Have fun tomorrow! Xx
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Ethan Pearsall
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Anonymous
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