Newcastle under Lyme 10k on 10th September 2023

By Robert Wilson

My Activity Tracking

14
mi

My target 6 mi

I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Pancreatic cancer is tough to diagnose, tough to treat and tough to research.

Last year a member of my family was given the devastating news that they had Pancreatic cancer. The treatment they have been receiving has generated positive results so far however some of the statistics surrounding Pancreatic Cancer are frightening & more needs to be done to improve this!

I'm raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK to help the researchers studying the disease and the medical professionals who care for those who have the disease and their families.

Follow my journey to get ready to complete the Newcastle under Lyme 10k race! 

As some of you are aware, I used to run competitively in my teenage years… So, after an extended  break (12ish years) I’ve decided to put my running shoes on whilst raising money for a cause dear to my family!

Please donate what you can… any amount can make a difference.

Thank you.

My donations could fund...

16 hours with a nurse on our Support Line

or

7 hours of early diagnosis research

My Achievements

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Reached 100% of goal

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My Updates

Newcastle 10k - DONE!

Well there you have it… Newcastle 10k done fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The race itself went as well as it could considering the humid/sunny conditions by which, the sun decided it wanted to show itself at the bottom of black bank all the way to the top… to say I was dripping with sweat was an understatement!
After black bank it took a bit of time to get back into things which the downhill section kindly brought along to the wammy and then to the finish! Great morning out and happy to have got my first running race in 12 years done with plenty more planned! 

I’d like to thank everyone who has donated to my fundraiser! Absolutely Smashed the goal I set but every penny counts - So if you’d like to donate, you can still do this by clicking the donate button at the top of this page.

I’d like to also thank all those who have pushed me in training to compete in this race… Whether it be in a class at True Grit Training discussing a road run or gym session with me Daniel Dziubinski Tom Lloyd Alex Russell or even coming on a run with me - it has been greatly appreciated!

Hopefully i’ll get hold of more photos of me around the course & can add them to my Facebook post!

Thank you again for all your donations & support 💜

Training

Training is going well! Last week was two Hyrox classes and an 11km run which included black bank again 😫! 

This week I’ll be doing 3 runs starting at a shorter distance but at a quicker pace before increasing and trying to maintain the pace! 

Splits are getting quicker but need to get a little more consistency on the times rather the fluctuating from a low 6 minutes to a high 6 minutes! 

Training

Over the last week I’ve ran 25km completing my 1st 10k yesterday! It was tough and the last km felt like 10km itself but I got through it. It also included black bank which is part of the NUL 10k race! 

Training over the next week will consist of 2 Hyrox sessions at True Grit  and 2/3 runs! 

Training

Over the last week I have ran 22km and done 2 Hyrox classes at the Gym. Feeling like I can push a little more for longer which is good!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£52

Wendy Dziesinski

Hi Rob donation from Alan's funeral

£5

Julie Keeling

£20

Susan Davies

£10

Sue & Alan Clarke

£10.40

Pammy Peake

Well done Robert!

£5.20

Jennifer Searle

£14

Sophie Dziubinski

Good luck Rob, you've got this! X

£20.80

Val Harrison

Great cause .. good luck and we’ll done

£15.60

Jess And Jack

Good luck Rob 🏃

£10

Sian Crozier

Good luck matey. Enjoy Black Bank 😃. Love from Sian, Sam & Albert

£5

Lisa Wharton

£20.80

Alex

Proud of you mate 👏 congrats on the journey/funds raised

£10.40

Kym

£10.40

Abbie, Jim And Theo

Good luck Rob!

£10.40

Carl Latham

Good luck b ting!

£20.80

Paul Davies

Brilliant stuff Rob, get those legs moving, Paul, Natalie and Scarlett

£20.80

Robert Wilson

Good Luck Son!

£10

Bernice Gater

Good luck Robert from Bernice and Keith

£20.80

Wendy Wilson

Good Luck with your run Robert! I’m sure you’ll do well. I’ll be cheering you on from London

£5

Alison Norcup

It's a great cause Rob that you are doing this for.

£5.20

Samantha Jones

Good luck Rob x

£10.40

Maggie Littler

good luck Rob

£3.12

Dawn Seadon

£20.80

Charl Wilson

Good luck lots of love me, Harps and bump 💖

£10

Matt Vickers

Good luck Robbie, great cause, close to my heart too.

£5.20

Katie Reice

£10.40

Diane Robinson

You’ve got this Rob !! Worthy cause x

£8.32

Elin Henshaw

Good luck.

£10

Justine Wilson

🏃‍♂️💕🫶🏼

£10.40

Jayne Dean Parr

Good luck Rob 👍 love from me and Al xx

£20.80

Linda Williamson

Good Luck Rob a worth cause.

£10.40

Julie Tinsley

Good luck Rob well done on raising money for a very worthy cause love Julie, Trev & Maisie xx

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