My Story

Hello Everyone - AGAIN!

this is what I wrote last year.... 

" I am nervous and excited, but more nervous to be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 29th March 2020 for an incredible charity close to my heart, The Mintridge Foundation. " 

This year I am writing.....

I am full of gratitude - I am so thankful I have had this event on the horizon and running in my life for the last 18months to keep me balanced and sane. Not only did it pick me up after a long day of homeschooling it allowed my children to see "Mummy" looking after herself and making herself stronger to be able to cope with the normal life stresses and strains. I am more than ever committed to The Mintridge Foundation and the incredible message they deliver to young people - sport, activity, movement, exercise are so powerful and I believe that the Charity will have such an important role in building and empowering school children through the medium of sport.

Please support me and The Mintridge Foundation in any capacity that you can, any gesture would mean the world.

And as you all know, i'm a little bit competitive - My Local Landmark Time last year was 2hr14min and I am desperate to beat it on the 1st of August...!

Thank you lovely people! 

Jen xxx

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. They provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.

Their team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Skype and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, they also support their Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.