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Tash Berbank

Winter Run 2025

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My target 220 kms

Cancer is relentess. But so are we. 

Tackling the first hurdle 💪

Couch 2 5k was going really well. I was sailing through the runs and didn’t miss a single night. I felt good running and you know what, I would even go as far as to say I was enjoying it! 

And about 3 weeks ago, I ran for 20 minutes non stop. I was unstoppable.

You know there’s a ‘but’ coming, right?

I was a bit cocky with the running thing and then my first run after the 20 minute run was the hardest thing ever. It was only 5 mins, followed by 8 mins, then 5 mins with only a short 3 minute walk between each stretch. It was hard. I did it, but it was tough. 

That next run broke me. It sounded simple, just two 10 minute runs, but I was dead after the first run and couldn’t complete the second ten minute leg. I’d already run for 20 minutes - this should be easy! 

So I stopped. I gave myself a break and then it was my birthday. After my birthday it was time to get back, so I tried the two 10 minute runs again. And once again, I died. I couldn’t complete it, it was so hard! 

So then I went back, tried an easier run again and it went ok. Today, I attempted the two 10 minutes again and while it was tough, I finally completed it. Third time’s a charm! 🍀

My next run is a 25 minute run. I am really nervous about this one because it feels like another big step up. I’m just trying to keep in mind the big goal and remembering that if I don’t manage the full 25 minutes, that I can keep trying, like I did this week. 

Thanks so much for your support, it is really keeping me going. 🙏

Run 1 done! ✅

The last time I did any proper running was during the pandemic, when I did couch to 5k to give me something to do and keep me occupied. 

And because it’s been so long, I have no idea where I’m at in terms of running. So today was about getting out and getting an idea of where to start from. 

I did Couch to 5k week 2 run 1 - which is 90 seconds running, 2 mins walking, 6 times in a row. And you know what, I found it pretty easy actually!! 🥳

So from Monday I’ll try week 3. 

Really glad to have got started already and really looking forward to the challenge.

Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me already and had faith that I’ll actually do it 😂

Here we go!

I am taking on the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2025.

God knows why I agreed to this! There’s much more fun and enjoyable ways to raise money. 

And did I mention I hate running? I’d much rather be dump tackled into a muddy puddle than spend any length of time pounding the pavement.

But sometimes in life you have to do things you don’t like for things to get better 🌈

Having worked at a hospice for several years, I saw first hand the number of people who were affected by cancer. It seemed indiscriminate - I met so many people from so many walks of life facing the same battle. And of course, it’s close to home to, friends, family and team mates have all been affected. 

Cancer Research doesn’t just look for those all important cures, but better ways to treat people and detect cancer earlier so families can be together for longer. 

For me, 10km is a really big challenge, and I am scared! But for those of us facing cancer, the battle is even bigger. So please dig as deep as you can and give generously so the big C isn’t quite so big and scary for future generations.🎗️💕

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Thank you to my supporters

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Michael J Hetherington

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Jacqueline Howard

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Tash Berbank

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Selina

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