Olivia Sturley

Great North Run 2025

My Activity Tracking

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The Great North Run!

In September 2025, I am participating in the iconic Great North Run to raise money for Rethink Mental Illness.

Having never been much of a runner before (an understatement), I decided one evening that this was going to be my next challenge. I also managed to get my partner (Harry Newton) on board, and now we are taking this on together.

We fundraise for Rethink on behalf of Harry's brother, George, who sadly lost his life to suicide last year. At 21 years old, George was an avid fitness lover, enjoying hiking, the gym, and just being outdoors in general. He was an extremely kind and caring soul, always prioritising others and always taking care of those around him. 

He is the reason I started all of this, and I quickly realised that I can’t change the past, but I can help to change someone else’s future. I do so in hand with Rethink Mental Illness, an incredible charity that helps change the lives of those struggling with mental illness. And I couldn’t be prouder to be doing this for them. 

My Achievements

Has Fundraising Page

Updated Profile Pic

Self Donated

Thanked Donor

50% of Fundraising Target

Raised £250

Reached Fundraising Goal

Increased Fundraising Target

My Updates

My first 5K!

Wednesday 7th May

Week 1 - Starting out

Wednesday 7th May
This week I have started my running journey, focusing on 3km run's as to not push myself. I am yet to run my first 5km, but have hit several personal bests, here are my times so far - I am tracking them to measure my progress :) 
400m = 2:44
1/2 mile = 6:07
1K = 7:48
1 mile = 14:50
2 miles = 35:32

Thank you to my Sponsors

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