Our Happiness Community

You can't help but feel inspired when you read the stories from some of our supporters. If you would like to add you story to our 'Happiness Community Blog' and help inspire others to find what makes them happy then please get in touch by dropping us an email to helen@the401challenge.co.uk

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Di Hollidge - I'm Going State By State - Slowly, Slowly....

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Di Hollidge - I'm Going State By State - Slowly, Slowly....

I'm Di, I'm 48 and I am a nurse, working in a team teaching resuscitation. I'm married to Jon and we have 2 border terriers, Elvis and...

Colin Spence - The best bit of the Virtual USA Challenge is the comradery, friendship & support...

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Colin Spence - The best bit of the Virtual USA Challenge is the comradery, friendship & support...

I am originally born and bred in Belfast, I have 3 sisters, one older and two younger. I did some running at school but not a lot, my...

Laura Watts - Am I A Runner? I Suppose So...

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Laura Watts - Am I A Runner? I Suppose So...

I often ask myself, am I a runner? I suppose so, I run ... but, in actual fact what I am is much more than that. I am a thirty two year...

Annette Rainbow - Bullies Can Hold So Much Control Over You...

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Annette Rainbow - Bullies Can Hold So Much Control Over You...

Throughout my childhood, I suffered from neglect, violence and abuse. As a result, I felt a desire to protect my younger sister Hazel...

Lee Gregory - Medals, Who Doesn't Like Bling?

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Lee Gregory - Medals, Who Doesn't Like Bling?

Whilst originally from Bristol I have been in Birmingham since 2013 where I discovered running was something I might actually enjoy. ...

Teresa Whatty - Join Us, Just Go As Far As You Can!

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Teresa Whatty - Join Us, Just Go As Far As You Can!

I always struggled with athletics at School due to my CP, but decided to attempt to run a Race for Life in 2004, in memory of my Mum. It...

Jean Lazenby - Still Up For A Challenge!

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Jean Lazenby - Still Up For A Challenge!

I am in my 80th year but have always been active, walking, running, keep fit classes, gardening and dancing. Eight years ago, my husband...