Lauren Reardon fundraising for St James Hospital Foundation CLG in Abbott Longford Marathon 2025

I'm Running My First Ultra Marathon for St James's Hospital – Please Support! Hi everyone, On August 24th, I’ll be taking on my biggest running challenge yet—my first ever Ultra Marathon in Longford, 63.42km (39.3 mile) ! To make this milestone truly meaningful, I’m raising funds for St James's Hospital, a place that holds deep significance for my family and me. Two cherished family members (Daddy Tom & Mary) received outstanding care here before sadly passing away far too soon. We miss them every day. My amazing Aunty Danielle was also treated in the ICU during the height of Covid-19, where she fought a terrifying battle—and won. During this time, she also gave birth to her superstar baby, Corey. Thanks to the incredible care from every nurse and doctor, both Danielle and Corey pulled through and are home with us today, stronger than ever. I’m running in memory of those we’ve lost and in honor of those who were saved. The care, compassion, and expertise of the staff at St James’s will never be forgotten—and I want to give something back. Please consider supporting my fundraiser. Every donation, no matter the size, helps. If you can’t donate, sharing this page with your friends and family means the world to me. Thank you so much for your support—it truly means everything.

Owner messages:

What a day! ✨ 24th August 2025 – I took on my biggest challenge yet. The longest race I’ve ever ran🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️Not only did I show up, push through, and enjoy the journey, but I also proved the work I’ve put in these past 4 months. Consistency, discipline & determination really do pay off😁 🥉 3rd Place Female – Abbott Longford Ultra Marathon 2025 You get out what you put into this sport🙌🏼 So happy, so proud, so grateful ❤️ 63.42km 6:06:26 official finish 🌟

published by Lauren Reardon on 28/08/2025 23:28

26/07/2025 - first ever 50k distance. Became an ULTRA MARATHON RUNNER. Hit over my target of €1,000 for St.James. Updated target to €1,500 thanks for all of the support🙏🏼❤️ Now we continue a little more training (taper) to the 24th of August for my Abbott Longford Ultra Marathon race.

published by Lauren Reardon on 27/07/2025 10:36

Training Updates:

Date:
2025-08-24
Distance:
63.42 KM
Time:
06:06
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Abbott Longford Ultra 3rd place🥉
Date:
2025-07-30
Distance:
10.00 KM
Time:
00:47
Intervals 2k WU 3x 1k @4:15 3x 700m + 1x 900m @4:20 2k CD 311.05 km done so far this training block week 1-8 💪🏼
Date:
2025-07-28
Distance:
6.00 KM
Time:
00:32
Recovery Run
Date:
2025-07-26
Distance:
50.00 KM
Time:
04:54
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The day I became an ULTRA MARATHON RUNNER! 4:37 finish. 4:54 elapsed with 2 aid stops Thanks to my club members & family for their support. What a day💙🙌🏼
Date:
2025-07-23
Distance:
6.00 KM
Time:
00:31
Waterstown Hills. 5k. @5:40,5:20,5:06,4:59,4:48
Date:
2025-07-21
Distance:
8.00 KM
Time:
00:40
Week 7/7 Monday kicked off with 8k @5:00
Date:
2025-07-19
Distance:
15.00 KM
Time:
01:16
5k WU 8k @4:30 3k CD
Date:
2025-07-16
Distance:
9.00 KM
Time:
00:41
Intervals 2k WU 2k @4:30 2k @4:20 2k @4:25 1k CD
Date:
2025-07-14
Distance:
6.00 KM
Time:
00:33
Monday ✅ recovery run. Week 6/7 of my plan started💪🏼slowly but surely reaching my biggest achievement yet🙏🏼
Date:
2025-07-12
Distance:
38.00 KM
Time:
03:34
38k training run- week 5 complete ✅ ☀️ Thanks Stephen Golding for supporting the first 21k & to the rest of the gang for the last 17💙 Here’s to the next two weeks my first ultra 50k training day💪🏼

About St James Hospital Foundation CLG

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St James's Hospital Foundation is the official fundraising body for St James's Hospital, Dublin. Donations to the Foundation are used to enhance facilities, support, innovation and research, provide education and training for hospital employees and elevate the standard of care for all patients. The Foundation is also committed to creating an environment in which education and research in the health science and allied areas flourishes for the betterment of patient care.

About Abbott Longford Marathon 2025

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The Longford Marathon began in 2002 when the 1st Longford Marathon was organised to mark the completion of Longford Man Liam Fenelon's 100th Marathon.
20 years later the event is now a favourite fixture in the Athletics Running calendar and comprises the Streets of Longford 5K, The Longford Half Marathon, The Longford Marathon, a Marathon Team Relay and a 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon.
Our motto is "The Friendly Marathon in the Heart of Ireland", our race is organised by runners, for runners, over a flat course in the very middle of Ireland, running through the 3 counties of Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim.
We go the extra mile to make sure everything is organised properly and that every participant has the best possible experience on the day.
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