Good luck Nat you will smash it!! x
£2,150 raised so far
of £1,500 target
by 70 supporters
Natalie Webster's Story
This is my fundraising page on behalf of house for Hope. I am running the Scottish half marathon on Sunday 16th August 2026 to raise money for this amazing independent charity! This is a charity very close to my heart since they opened their doors in 2025 they have immensely supported my mum. It has been a challenging journey for our family but I know that going to house of hope my mum has a safe space. A space where she feels seen and heard as a women outside of this challenging diagnosis.
My First 10k
It is almost 4 weeks since i signed up to the half marathon and i decided to give my first 10k a go. Didnt really think too much into it other than how far away was 10k from my house, turns out its Primark on princess street. I did consider just running right to Primark spending money i dont have and then jumping on the tram home. My better judgement decided against this, so i ran from my house to balgreen turned round and came back. I stayed on the main road again so it pushed me not to stop and i didnt i ran the whole way. I done it in 1 hour 13 mins which i was quite proud of. What made it better was on the last push back to my house i ran past my brother who was picking up my son from nursery :). It had been a rough week my mum wasnt very well again and ended up having a stint in hospital with some worrying news. Running is really helping me mentally at the moment and i am continuing to enjoy it.
The day after me and my dad went to an 'injury clinic' at my friends gym in town (gym on the square). We both found it really helpful as i cant lie my legs were killing me so we got a good stretch session from the guys in the gym.
im am signed up for some run clubs and i am just going to keep going, rain or shine.
The Start
I put my fundraiser up on Tuesday 6th January with a target of £500. Within 24 hours that target had been and gone, I pretty much spent the day crying 🤣 I was so overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and encouragement! It also really started to sink in the why, what and who I was doing this all for.
I have done a couple of runs and after my third I thought my only goal for the day was to get a 5k in without stopping. I managed to do it so was delighted I managed to tick that goal off!! (Probably helped I done the run along main roads and I was too embarrassed to stop incase anyone I knew seen me🤣). I just wanted to get a feel for running and learn to enjoy it and decide what playlist was my best vibe. I can honestly say and I legit never thought I would say it but I’ve enjoyed every run! However I’m very aware that won’t always be the case I will at some point cry on a run! (If you see me do this, just mind your own) 🤣
Today Sunday 18th I done a group run with a lovely bunch of girls at sweat with Steph for another 5k. The £1500 target is also now been and gone. I will be increasing it again and I hope to raise much much more!!
I will keep posting and I’ll maybe do a wee blog on here every now and again.
To everyone who’s donated, shared and given me words of encouragement THANK YOU! I know I have some running partners lined up during my training!!
Natalie X
100% of target reached!
Fundraising complete! Fundraising for Scottish Half marathon has reached 100% of the target!
75% of target reached!
Almost there! Fundraising for Scottish Half marathon has reached 75% of the target!
50% of target reached!
At the half way mark! Fundraising for Scottish Half marathon has reached 50% of the target!
25% of target reached!
Making great progress, Fundraising for Scottish Half marathon has reached 25% of the target!
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