(This is in general, not Catholic specific. That’s another podcast…)

Sending much love. 💔

It’s day 2 and surprisingly not feeling too bad…

An amazing day! Thank you so much for your support 🙏🏽

Huge thanks for all the sponsorship.

You’ve raised an amazing amount for @CAFOD, including the project I worked with in Mek’ele, Ethiopia.

The kids, the Daughters of Charity sisters, and the whole Blessed Gebre Michael team will be on my mind as I run.

www.justgiving.com/page/andy-le...

If you’re coming to watch—thank you!

I’m in the 11am wave, bib 68628. You can track me on the Marathon 2025 app (accuracy not guaranteed!).

I’ll be wearing the vest + hat in my recent pics if that helps you spot me. Let me know where you’ll be—I’ll look out!

Ah thank you! I plan on it. Always want to do it properly so I could enjoy it rather than struggle. I mean it still won’t be easy, but…

Ah thank you! I had to work out where the footpaths were… and following A13 would have been too out of the way. A127 is not a fun run…

I got my running vest printed yesterday: my name on the front, a dedication on the back—to the children of Tigray, Ethiopia, who will always have a place in my heart.
Training in my 40s hasn’t been easy, but I’m ready. If you can support: www.justgiving.com/page/andy-le...

The A127 is sneakily hilly and the last few miles were tough, but I didn’t have to “jeff” (walk/run) this time. Progress! 3hrs 45mins gave me time to think of all those who’ve sponsored me—thank you. Your support for @cafod.bsky.social really matters.

Sending you lots of love. Dawn was one of a kind. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. It’s absolutely heartbreaking. 🙏🏽❤️

I’m so so sorry Roy. There aren’t any words that will bring comfort at the moment, but know we are all here for you. Keeping you and Dawn in our hearts, and our prayers. 🙏🏽❤️

Our hearts ache too. Thank you for sharing the updates, and please know we are all here for you, and for Dawn.

I’m so so sorry to hear this Roy.

Please send her my love and best wishes to Dawn.

Look after yourself, and we’ll all do what we can to offer support.