I’m running 100 Miles in October with Dogs Trust!
The aim of Dogs Trust is to give stray and abandoned dogs a second chance at a brighter future with responsible, caring new owners.
Last year, they cared for 11,707 dogs across the UK and Ireland, rehomed 9,914 dogs, and helped deliver nearly one million meals to dogs in need through Fareshare foodbanks.
Your support helps them continue this vital work, especially as the cost of living crisis adds increased pressures for dog owners. The work of Dogs Trust is only possible with donations like yours. If you’re able to make a small contribution, I know they’d be incredibly grateful – and so would the dogs!
Thank you for helping me reach my goal 🐾
My Achievements
Shared Page
Updated Profile Pic
Self Donated
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Raised £150
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Goal
50% of Distance Travelled
Reached Distance Goal
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50% of Distance Travelled
My Updates
NEARLY DONE!!!
🏃♀️🐾 DOGS TRUST 100 MILES IN OCTOBER UPDATE! 🐶💚
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: I’M NEARLY BLOODY DONE!!! 🚨🤣
Somehow, against all medical expectations, the protests from my knees, and my lungs threatening to hand in their resignation… I am NEARLY at the finish line of my 100 MILES IN OCTOBER CHALLENGE! 🎉🐾
At this point, my legs are running purely on caffeine, stubbornness and questionable life choices. 😂
My knees sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies, my feet have officially filed a complaint with HR, and I’m fairly certain my body is considering taking out a restraining order against me. 💀🤣
Even the dog looks at me now like, “For fuck’s sake, woman, haven’t we suffered enough?!” 🐕😂
Between night shifts, everyday chaos, the Boss Hog mud run that nearly sent me to meet my ancestors, and the occasional moment of wondering WHY I thought this was a good idea… I’M ACTUALLY DOING IT! 💪🤣
But underneath all the swearing, sweating, questionable breathing and walking like I’ve been hit by a bus, it’s all been for an amazing cause. 🐶❤️
Every single mile has been for the gorgeous dogs who deserve love, safety, belly rubs and a forever home. 🐾💚
100 miles, one very questionable pair of legs, and a whole lot of determination!
The finish line is SO close I can practically smell it… although that might just be my running trainers. 🤢🤣
Nearly there, Dogs Trust! 🐾❤️
Now, if anyone needs me after this challenge, I’ll be horizontal, eating my body weight in chocolate and refusing to walk anywhere that isn’t the fridge. 🍫😂
#100MilesInOctober #DogsTrust #NearlyThere #RunningOnStubbornness #SendHelpAndSnacks #MyLegsHateMe 🐾🏃♀️💚
ANOTHER 3 MILES DONE FOR THE DOGS TRUST 100 MILES IN OCTOBER CHALLENGE… AND I HAVE QUESTIONS. 😂🏃♀️🐾
🐾 DOGS TRUST 100 MILES — WELL, THIS ESCALATED QUICKLY… 🐾
So apparently I’ve decided that running 100 miles for Dogs Trust this October wasn’t quite enough of a challenge… because life thought, “You know what she needs? 7 miles, 53 obstacles, several tonnes of mud and a healthy dose of suffering.” 😂
Enter Boss Hog. 🐷
7 MILES.
53 OBSTACLES.
ZERO DIGNITY.
💩😂
I spent the day crawling through mud, wading through water, climbing, jumping, slipping, sliding and questioning every single life decision that had led me to that exact moment. 😂
At one point I genuinely couldn’t tell if I was completing an obstacle course or being slowly reclaimed by the British countryside. 🌳🤣
There was mud in places mud should NEVER be. Water everywhere. Legs screaming. Lungs questioning their employment status. And my brain repeatedly asking:
“WHY DO WE DO THIS FOR FUN?!”
But somehow… I bloody loved it. ❤️🐾
And now, after surviving 7 miles and 53 obstacles of absolute muddy hell, I can officially say the Dogs Trust 100-mile challenge has begun.
Only 93 miles to go. 😭😂
Because apparently I looked at 100 miles and thought:
“Yeah, that sounds like a sensible idea.”
Send snacks. Send wine. Send a helicopter. 😂🍷🚁
But every muddy, painful, exhausting mile is for the dogs — and that makes every bit of suffering worth it. 🐶❤️
LET THE 100 MILES BEGIN. 🏃♀️🐾
#DogsTrust100 #100MilesForDogs #BossHog #53Obstacles #MudAndMayhem #WhatHaveIDone #ForTheDogs #RunningForDogs
4 miles today!
4 miles DONE today in preparation for the Dogs Trust running challenge… and honestly, my legs would like to formally complain. 😂🏃♀️🐾
Feeling absolutely shattered, with one dodgy ankle that apparently decided to join the challenge on hard mode… all thanks to the highly questionable life decision of having a go on a POGO STICK. 🤦♀️😂
Because obviously, when preparing to run 100 miles, the sensible thing to do is launch yourself around on a pogo stick and injure your ankle. 🤡
But anyway… 4 miles in the bag! 💪🏼
Only another small mountain of miles to go, and hopefully my ankle, legs and questionable decision-making skills survive the journey. 😂🐶❤️
Doing it for the dogs… because apparently they’re the only ones keeping me motivated right now! 🐾😂
🏃♀️🐾 TRAINING UPDATE! 🐾🏃♀️
Just under 5 miles smashed today as I continue getting those legs ready for the Dog Trust 100 Miles in October! 🐶❤️
Feeling proud… excited… motivated… and absolutely EXHAUSTED. 😂 My legs have officially asked to speak to management. 🤣
But knowing every mile is helping me get closer to that 100-mile goal makes every tired step worth it. I’m so excited to take on the challenge and raise money for such an amazing cause. 🐕❤️
100 miles in October… what could possibly go wrong?! 😂
One run at a time, one mile at a time, and probably one very large amount of chocolate at a time. 🍫🤣
Bring on October! 🐾🏃♀️🔥
#DogTrust #100Miles #RunningForDogs #RunForAReason #TrainingMiles #100MileChallenge #DogLover #RunningJourney
Let’s do this 💪🐾🐶
100 Miles for Dogs Trust 🐾❤️
One month. One huge challenge. 100 miles for the dogs I love.
This October, I’m taking on a challenge that is going to push me both physically and mentally — I’m running 100 miles throughout October to raise money for Dogs Trust. 🐾
100 miles.
When I actually say that out loud, I think what on earth have I signed myself up for?! 😂 But then I remember exactly why I’m doing it, and suddenly every mile feels worth it.
I absolutely love running. For me, running has never just been about fitness, getting faster or hitting a certain number on a watch. It’s something that gives me space to breathe. It clears my head when life feels overwhelming, helps me work through things when my mind is racing, and gives me that feeling of freedom that is sometimes hard to find in everyday life.
Some days, running is the thing that keeps me going.
There’s something about putting your headphones in, stepping outside and just moving. No expectations. No pressure. Just one foot in front of the other. Sometimes I run to clear my head, sometimes I run because I’m happy, and sometimes I run because I need to escape the chaos of life for a little while.
It helps me mentally and physically, and I genuinely don’t know where I’d be without it.
But this challenge is about something much bigger than me.
🐶 It’s for the dogs.
Anyone who knows me knows just how much I love dogs. They have such a huge place in my heart. There is something incredibly special about the love a dog gives you — completely unconditional, without judgement and without expecting anything in return.
Every dog deserves to know what it feels like to be loved, safe and wanted.
Sadly, not every dog gets that from the beginning of their life.
That is why Dogs Trust means so much to me. The work they do to rescue, care for and find loving homes for dogs is something I feel incredibly passionate about supporting.
So throughout October, every mile I run will have a purpose.
100 miles. For the dogs. 🐾
There will probably be days when my legs hurt. Days when the weather is awful. Days when I really don’t want to get out the door. There will definitely be moments where I question why I thought 100 miles was a good idea! 😂
But whenever that happens, I’ll think about the dogs behind this challenge.
I’ll think about the dogs waiting for their forever homes.
I’ll think about the dogs who have had difficult beginnings but still have so much love to give.
And I’ll keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Because if I can turn something I already love — running — into something that could make even a small difference to the lives of dogs, then every single mile is worth it.
❤️ 100 miles. 31 days. One very big reason.
I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m probably slightly mad.
But most importantly, I’m ready.
So, October… let’s do this. 🏃♀️🐶
Here’s to muddy trainers, tired legs, questionable weather, countless miles, probably a ridiculous amount of snacks… and hopefully raising as much money as possible for some very deserving four-legged friends.
If you can donate, share my fundraiser or simply cheer me on along the way, I would be incredibly grateful.
Every pound, every share and every bit of encouragement will help keep me moving.
For the love of running.
For my mental and physical wellbeing.
And most importantly… for the dogs. 🐾❤️
100 miles starts with one step.
Let’s go. 🏃♀️🐾❤️
