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ADELE ROBERTS

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What an answer smashing time?!

Super excited to be on Richard Osman’s House of Games this week. Hoping I can win a booster seat 😂

Seriously though, DREAM MADE! Me & Kate LOVE this show and the whole experience was just as wonderful, if not more amazing than I imagined.

Thank you for such a great time @misterosman, @josiegibson85, @ardalohanlon & @simonarmitage_official ❤️

Please join us all this week on @bbctwo 6pm

What an answer smashing time?!

Super excited to be on Richard Osman’s House of Games this week. Hoping I can win a booster seat 😂

Seriously though, DREAM MADE! Me & Kate LOVE this show and the whole experience was just as wonderful, if not more amazing than I imagined.

Thank you for such a great time @misterosman, @josiegibson85, @ardalohanlon & @simonarmitage_official ❤️

Please join us all this week on @bbctwo 6pm

Tree’s up! 🎄

Kate did all of the heavy lifting. I’m just the fairy who put the golden star on the top of the tree. 🤩

I also tried to do @markhanretty proud - dust off some of my @dancingonice moves… - although I can’t remember the 3 rules… I can only remember ‘knee bend’ and ‘posture’ 😂 How quickly the technique fades 🤣😩🙃

Hope your training with @strachan.michaela is going well. Can’t wait to cheer you both on! And from what I’ve seen… you look like winners to me 🤩🙌🏽 Absolutely stunning xx

Tree’s up! 🎄

Kate did all of the heavy lifting. I’m just the fairy who put the golden star on the top of the tree. 🤩

I also tried to do @markhanretty proud - dust off some of my @dancingonice moves… - although I can’t remember the 3 rules… I can only remember ‘knee bend’ and ‘posture’ 😂 How quickly the technique fades 🤣😩🙃

Hope your training with @strachan.michaela is going well. Can’t wait to cheer you both on! And from what I’ve seen… you look like winners to me 🤩🙌🏽 Absolutely stunning xx

📍London ❤️ ➕📍Manchester 🩵

What an incredible week?! Getting to celebrate the launch of Dare to Defy alongside the legend @richard_whitehead_mbe and so many of the people who have made this tv show so special.

It’s a 3 part series looking at inclusivity and accessibility in sport. More than anything to me though it’s a celebration of life, resilience and the unstoppable power of the human spirit.

In the run up to Christmas and just before we think about the new year and our hopes & dreams for the future… this is the perfect programme to watch reminder of what hope, unity, family and positivity can do.

It’s been the greatest honour to meet the people featured in this show… and while it doesn’t shy away from the hard truth that we need to do so much more to help people feel included in sport… it’s a start and it’s showing what’s already possible if you just give people an opportunity.

I’m SO FIRED UP! And I hope you will finish this series feeling the same way too. Come and witness the people defying the odds, defying ordinary & literally changing the world! Their passion and pride absolutely beams through the screen. 🤩 It’s incredible! 🥹

It’s SO GOOD! And so special! I’ve seen it a few times now and it still gets me 😭 In a good way! Please watch this show. Share it with your children, your friends, your family. Help us make the much needed changes. Together we can make the world a better place.

Dare to Defy coming to @primevideouk on Tuesday 3rd December. #AD

@nissanuk & friends thank you for all you are doing to help others. It’s genuine, it’s heartfelt and I am so grateful. Thank you for sharing your platforms and resources to address and challenge the status quo. Me & Richard are proud to be right beside you.

#DareToDefy #PossibilitesProject

📍London ❤️ ➕📍Manchester 🩵

What an incredible week?! Getting to celebrate the launch of Dare to Defy alongside the legend @richard_whitehead_mbe and so many of the people who have made this tv show so special.

It’s a 3 part series looking at inclusivity and accessibility in sport. More than anything to me though it’s a celebration of life, resilience and the unstoppable power of the human spirit.

In the run up to Christmas and just before we think about the new year and our hopes & dreams for the future… this is the perfect programme to watch reminder of what hope, unity, family and positivity can do.

It’s been the greatest honour to meet the people featured in this show… and while it doesn’t shy away from the hard truth that we need to do so much more to help people feel included in sport… it’s a start and it’s showing what’s already possible if you just give people an opportunity.

I’m SO FIRED UP! And I hope you will finish this series feeling the same way too. Come and witness the people defying the odds, defying ordinary & literally changing the world! Their passion and pride absolutely beams through the screen. 🤩 It’s incredible! 🥹

It’s SO GOOD! And so special! I’ve seen it a few times now and it still gets me 😭 In a good way! Please watch this show. Share it with your children, your friends, your family. Help us make the much needed changes. Together we can make the world a better place.

Dare to Defy coming to @primevideouk on Tuesday 3rd December. #AD

@nissanuk & friends thank you for all you are doing to help others. It’s genuine, it’s heartfelt and I am so grateful. Thank you for sharing your platforms and resources to address and challenge the status quo. Me & Richard are proud to be right beside you.

#DareToDefy #PossibilitesProject

Dare to Defy

It’s nearly here! 🎉🎉

Oh my gosh…I am so honoured to be part of this wonderful series all about inclusivity in sport. Alongside the brilliant Richard Whitehead we set out on a mission to try to make sport as welcoming and as empowering possible. As someone who never used to feel like sport was for me… but then was able to find a way to get involved… it’s something that’s now helped change my life! It also helped me mentally & physically reclaim my body from cancer and get my life back on track. Movement is my mobile medicine!

We met some incredible and inspiring people along the way filming this and we cannot wait for you to meet them too 🤩😍

This project has been a privilege start to finish and I hope that if you’ve ever felt alienated or not quite welcome when it comes to sport this goes some way to addressing that and showing what can be done to help make movement and sport accessible for everyone.

Dare to Defy coming to Prime Video on 3rd Dec.
It’s 🔥!!

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Dare to Defy

Watch @Richard_Whitehead_MBE & @AdeleRoberts embark on a powerful journey to transform sport, breaking down barriers for underrepresented communities as they create a fully, truly inclusive running event.

Through personal stories and inspiring encounters with fearless individuals who dare to defy their own sporting expectations, they reveal a bold new vision of what it truly means to belong in sport.

Stream the three-part documentary series from December 3rd, available only on Prime Video.

For the full trailer, see link in bio -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7QsNBUiMNY

@PrimeVideoUK #DareToDefy #PrimeVideo #DefyOrdinary #PossibilitiesProject

Dare to Defy

It’s nearly here! 🎉🎉

Oh my gosh…I am so honoured to be part of this wonderful series all about inclusivity in sport. Alongside the brilliant Richard Whitehead we set out on a mission to try to make sport as welcoming and as empowering possible. As someone who never used to feel like sport was for me… but then was able to find a way to get involved… it’s something that’s now helped change my life! It also helped me mentally & physically reclaim my body from cancer and get my life back on track. Movement is my mobile medicine!

We met some incredible and inspiring people along the way filming this and we cannot wait for you to meet them too 🤩😍

This project has been a privilege start to finish and I hope that if you’ve ever felt alienated or not quite welcome when it comes to sport this goes some way to addressing that and showing what can be done to help make movement and sport accessible for everyone.

Dare to Defy coming to Prime Video on 3rd Dec.
It’s 🔥!!

—————

Dare to Defy

Watch @Richard_Whitehead_MBE & @AdeleRoberts embark on a powerful journey to transform sport, breaking down barriers for underrepresented communities as they create a fully, truly inclusive running event.

Through personal stories and inspiring encounters with fearless individuals who dare to defy their own sporting expectations, they reveal a bold new vision of what it truly means to belong in sport.

Stream the three-part documentary series from December 3rd, available only on Prime Video.

For the full trailer, see link in bio -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7QsNBUiMNY

@PrimeVideoUK #DareToDefy #PrimeVideo #DefyOrdinary #PossibilitiesProject

THE NEW YORK TIMES 🗞️ Here’s just a little slice of the Big Apple. 72 hours in the city that never sleeps! …and why would you want to?! 😍🗽🚕🍎

Itinerary pinned in comments📋👇

Proudly #gifted by @britishairwaysholidays ❤️💙

THE NEW YORK TIMES 🗞️ Here’s just a little slice of the Big Apple. 72 hours in the city that never sleeps! …and why would you want to?! 😍🗽🚕🍎

Itinerary pinned in comments📋👇

Proudly #gifted by @britishairwaysholidays ❤️💙

I ❤️ NY 📸

1. Recreating the iconic pose with a Wendy’s soda🗽
2. Only 26.2 miles to go…
3. Thank you to all the volunteers & NYPD for keeping us safe
4. A bone broth a day keeps Kate happy 😄😃
5. My other car is a Nissan
6. You are always on my mind 🕊️🙏🏽 and in my heart 💘
7. OW 😫😖🙃
8. And just like that… Kate x Carrie #SATC
9. Toto, we’re not in Liverpool anymore…
10. Stonewall 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
11. & 12. Collecting my Tracksmith patch & poster. 3 out of the world major marathons completed so far 🥰🎉
13. The incredible special assistance team at Newark 🙌🏽 what a welcome?! Thank you xx
14. Top of the Rock 🤩 celebrating with my little Audrey. This is her medal more than mine. I couldn’t have run the @nycmarathon without her. #stomaawareness
15. 🧡
16. My everything. My Kate ❤️

I ❤️ NY 📸

1. Recreating the iconic pose with a Wendy’s soda🗽
2. Only 26.2 miles to go…
3. Thank you to all the volunteers & NYPD for keeping us safe
4. A bone broth a day keeps Kate happy 😄😃
5. My other car is a Nissan
6. You are always on my mind 🕊️🙏🏽 and in my heart 💘
7. OW 😫😖🙃
8. And just like that… Kate x Carrie #SATC
9. Toto, we’re not in Liverpool anymore…
10. Stonewall 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
11. & 12. Collecting my Tracksmith patch & poster. 3 out of the world major marathons completed so far 🥰🎉
13. The incredible special assistance team at Newark 🙌🏽 what a welcome?! Thank you xx
14. Top of the Rock 🤩 celebrating with my little Audrey. This is her medal more than mine. I couldn’t have run the @nycmarathon without her. #stomaawareness
15. 🧡
16. My everything. My Kate ❤️

OMG… I just found this on my camera roll. How did I forget about meeting Grover?!

I wonder how he did in the @nycmarathon? Did anyone track him? I’m just looking at his little legs and trainers… I’m not sure he wore the right shoes. Get on the Alphaflys Grover, you’ll never look back 😂🤣

OMG… I just found this on my camera roll. How did I forget about meeting Grover?!

I wonder how he did in the @nycmarathon? Did anyone track him? I’m just looking at his little legs and trainers… I’m not sure he wore the right shoes. Get on the Alphaflys Grover, you’ll never look back 😂🤣

New York State of Mind 🗽

The only difference between these photos is mindset.
Change your thoughts, change your life.

The photo on the left is taken at Edinburgh castle. It took me all day to walk up there and I remember being knackered. We’d actually gone there so I could visit the fudge shop on the way up 😋😂 It was my gf Kate who wanted to see the castle. I used to wear that t-shirt all the time because i loved the design & most of all it was baggy. I could wear it and hide away in plain sight. I could expand into it and no one would notice. I had so many baggy clothes so I could do that. I could eat my feelings and no one would know. I couldn’t even conceive of running. There is NO WAY I could have imagined the photo on the right.

It was taken this weekend at the finish line of the @nycmarathon

3 years after having bowel cancer
2 years after finishing chemotherapy
& running every step of the way with a stoma

It’s never too late to change your life!

I didn’t start running until I was 37. I’m now 45 and have just finished my 3rd marathon in 5 weeks 🤯

I’m taking on the challenge of running the 6 major marathons of the world in the hopes of raising awareness of bowel cancer & living with a stoma. I feel so lucky to be here. To have the privilege of life. Im so grateful to have been helped in time. I have a second chance at life and I hope I can help others and give back to those who helped me.

These photos are 15 years apart… and I’m actually fitter, faster, healthier… and most importantly HAPPIER. I don’t run for how it makes me look, I run for how it makes me FEEL. It’s like medicine for me. It keeps me balanced, focused and most importantly it’s a way for me to cope with my emotions. I never used to deal with them, I just used to bury them away. Now I know it’s ok to feel! I use running to release the energy 🔥

I’m so proud of both of these photos. Especially the old me, the one who’s struggling inside, she didn’t give up. She found a way to turn her life around. She changed her thoughts and she changed her life! & I guess that affirmation on her baggy t-shirt finally worked it’s magic ✨

She found a way to RUN NYC 🥹❤️

New York State of Mind 🗽

The only difference between these photos is mindset.
Change your thoughts, change your life.

The photo on the left is taken at Edinburgh castle. It took me all day to walk up there and I remember being knackered. We’d actually gone there so I could visit the fudge shop on the way up 😋😂 It was my gf Kate who wanted to see the castle. I used to wear that t-shirt all the time because i loved the design & most of all it was baggy. I could wear it and hide away in plain sight. I could expand into it and no one would notice. I had so many baggy clothes so I could do that. I could eat my feelings and no one would know. I couldn’t even conceive of running. There is NO WAY I could have imagined the photo on the right.

It was taken this weekend at the finish line of the @nycmarathon

3 years after having bowel cancer
2 years after finishing chemotherapy
& running every step of the way with a stoma

It’s never too late to change your life!

I didn’t start running until I was 37. I’m now 45 and have just finished my 3rd marathon in 5 weeks 🤯

I’m taking on the challenge of running the 6 major marathons of the world in the hopes of raising awareness of bowel cancer & living with a stoma. I feel so lucky to be here. To have the privilege of life. Im so grateful to have been helped in time. I have a second chance at life and I hope I can help others and give back to those who helped me.

These photos are 15 years apart… and I’m actually fitter, faster, healthier… and most importantly HAPPIER. I don’t run for how it makes me look, I run for how it makes me FEEL. It’s like medicine for me. It keeps me balanced, focused and most importantly it’s a way for me to cope with my emotions. I never used to deal with them, I just used to bury them away. Now I know it’s ok to feel! I use running to release the energy 🔥

I’m so proud of both of these photos. Especially the old me, the one who’s struggling inside, she didn’t give up. She found a way to turn her life around. She changed her thoughts and she changed her life! & I guess that affirmation on her baggy t-shirt finally worked it’s magic ✨

She found a way to RUN NYC 🥹❤️

Halfway there 🥹🤩

Mega medal Monday! Thank you @Runna for the best 3 photos I could have wished for! You’re turning this dream into a reality ✨

Berlin Marathon 3hrs 20mins 53seconds
Chicago Marathon 3hrs 23mins 5seconds
New York Marathon 3hrs 23mins 26seconds

3 marathons in the space of 5 weeks with only 12 weeks training with the app. Also the 3 fastest marathons I’ve ever run in my life! 🤯. I didn’t get a chance to train or rub between each of these marathons because of my stoma prolapsing, a bit of time spent in hospital to fix it.. and then getting a blockage and having to wait for that to sort itself out too 🙃😄

And please know that this challenge is way more important to me than a time. Turning up, giving it my best shot & finishing is what counts… but it’s also a good way for me to gauge how my body is responding. The app is full of good advice, smart training… and most of all, an amazing community of Runnas to fall back on. I’ve learned so much along the way. Hearing everyone’s stories has moved & inspired me. It’s spurred me on. Those medals represent more than just a time. It’s a whole journey & story. We should all be proud.

I’m also so grateful that I’ve got to know and spend time with the team who started it all. Most of all their goal is to help and empower people change their lives through running. To have fun and live their lives to the full. It’s more than an app. It’s a community, a family and everyone is welcome.

Thank you Runna for helping me raise awareness of bowel cancer, living with a stoma and showing what’s possible post cancer. Running has kept me focused on the positives and given me a way to deal with the negatives… because as we all know, the hardest marathon that we all take part in is life!… but it’s also the most rewarding. Especially when you’re surrounded by people who want the best for you and want you to win 🥰🙏🏽

I feel so lucky to be part of your crew Runna! 3 world Major marathons to go! Time to rest up now, recuperate and recover. Then go again in Tokyo! I can’t wait to see what we can a achieve together ✨

If you’d like to give Runna a try, please use code ‘ADELE’ and get two weeks free.

#AD

Halfway there 🥹🤩

Mega medal Monday! Thank you @Runna for the best 3 photos I could have wished for! You’re turning this dream into a reality ✨

Berlin Marathon 3hrs 20mins 53seconds
Chicago Marathon 3hrs 23mins 5seconds
New York Marathon 3hrs 23mins 26seconds

3 marathons in the space of 5 weeks with only 12 weeks training with the app. Also the 3 fastest marathons I’ve ever run in my life! 🤯. I didn’t get a chance to train or rub between each of these marathons because of my stoma prolapsing, a bit of time spent in hospital to fix it.. and then getting a blockage and having to wait for that to sort itself out too 🙃😄

And please know that this challenge is way more important to me than a time. Turning up, giving it my best shot & finishing is what counts… but it’s also a good way for me to gauge how my body is responding. The app is full of good advice, smart training… and most of all, an amazing community of Runnas to fall back on. I’ve learned so much along the way. Hearing everyone’s stories has moved & inspired me. It’s spurred me on. Those medals represent more than just a time. It’s a whole journey & story. We should all be proud.

I’m also so grateful that I’ve got to know and spend time with the team who started it all. Most of all their goal is to help and empower people change their lives through running. To have fun and live their lives to the full. It’s more than an app. It’s a community, a family and everyone is welcome.

Thank you Runna for helping me raise awareness of bowel cancer, living with a stoma and showing what’s possible post cancer. Running has kept me focused on the positives and given me a way to deal with the negatives… because as we all know, the hardest marathon that we all take part in is life!… but it’s also the most rewarding. Especially when you’re surrounded by people who want the best for you and want you to win 🥰🙏🏽

I feel so lucky to be part of your crew Runna! 3 world Major marathons to go! Time to rest up now, recuperate and recover. Then go again in Tokyo! I can’t wait to see what we can a achieve together ✨

If you’d like to give Runna a try, please use code ‘ADELE’ and get two weeks free.

#AD

MOMENT FOR LIFE

3 marathons in 5 weeks 🤯 old me could never have imagined or fathomed this.

I was so nervous, I still doubt myself, there’s a part of me who worries everytime if I’ll be able to run. Especially with all the setbacks I’ve had to get here. My stoma prolapsing, then getting a blockage, then the mother of all colds last week. My lungs were still rattling on that start line 😂

But then I wasn’t alone. I had the incredible Team Runna & @anyaculling by my side. Thank you Team Runna for the most wonderful trip to New York. It’s been an honour and a pleasure for me & @KateHolderness to hang out with you and be around you.

I ❤️ @nycmarathon! As stunning and iconic as NY is, it’s also TOUGH. Every amazing vista comes with a body busting hill. Your eyes can’t quite take in the beauty and your legs and lungs feel like there’re going to cave in 🤣🫠 I thought I was going to pass away on Fifth Avenue - the incline never ended… & then you get chucked into the rolling mountains of Central Park to finish. It’s nuts 🤪

Even though it wasn’t my fastest time, it’s the one I’m most proud of. Anya said we ran a negative split. UNREAL?! But that’s what Runna is all about, it’s the power of community, belief, togetherness and getting each other through. They all want everyone to win. Whatever your goal. Anya epitomises that in abundance. That girl is something special. Her mindset is on another level. She helped me do things yesterday that on paper my body wasn’t capable of. I even worked out, I’m old enough to be her Mum 🤣👏🏽 I was so intimidated but she made the whole experience next level. She never stopped encouraging me and looking after me. It was amazing.

It wasn’t until the end that she told me about someone close to her who like me has also been through bowel cancer and now has a stoma. Her beautiful Grandma Vivienne. Vivienne, you are a warrior, just like your wonderful Granddaughter ❤️

Thats all I kept thinking yesterday, I’ve been through tough times before. I can do it again.

Thank you to Anya, Team Runna and EVERYONE who has donated or supported this 6 marathon major challenge. One things for sure, with you by my side. I can never lose 🙏🏽

MOMENT FOR LIFE

3 marathons in 5 weeks 🤯 old me could never have imagined or fathomed this.

I was so nervous, I still doubt myself, there’s a part of me who worries everytime if I’ll be able to run. Especially with all the setbacks I’ve had to get here. My stoma prolapsing, then getting a blockage, then the mother of all colds last week. My lungs were still rattling on that start line 😂

But then I wasn’t alone. I had the incredible Team Runna & @anyaculling by my side. Thank you Team Runna for the most wonderful trip to New York. It’s been an honour and a pleasure for me & @KateHolderness to hang out with you and be around you.

I ❤️ @nycmarathon! As stunning and iconic as NY is, it’s also TOUGH. Every amazing vista comes with a body busting hill. Your eyes can’t quite take in the beauty and your legs and lungs feel like there’re going to cave in 🤣🫠 I thought I was going to pass away on Fifth Avenue - the incline never ended… & then you get chucked into the rolling mountains of Central Park to finish. It’s nuts 🤪

Even though it wasn’t my fastest time, it’s the one I’m most proud of. Anya said we ran a negative split. UNREAL?! But that’s what Runna is all about, it’s the power of community, belief, togetherness and getting each other through. They all want everyone to win. Whatever your goal. Anya epitomises that in abundance. That girl is something special. Her mindset is on another level. She helped me do things yesterday that on paper my body wasn’t capable of. I even worked out, I’m old enough to be her Mum 🤣👏🏽 I was so intimidated but she made the whole experience next level. She never stopped encouraging me and looking after me. It was amazing.

It wasn’t until the end that she told me about someone close to her who like me has also been through bowel cancer and now has a stoma. Her beautiful Grandma Vivienne. Vivienne, you are a warrior, just like your wonderful Granddaughter ❤️

Thats all I kept thinking yesterday, I’ve been through tough times before. I can do it again.

Thank you to Anya, Team Runna and EVERYONE who has donated or supported this 6 marathon major challenge. One things for sure, with you by my side. I can never lose 🙏🏽

FANTASY ✨

I got to go on my first official shakeout run today, in New York City, around Central Park.

Is this real life?! 🤯

I couldn’t even run for 5 minutes when this remix came out. Now I’m about to run the 5 boroughs of NYC.

I got to meet so many people today from all different backgrounds and all different reasons why they’re doing the marathon… and even though we are all on different paths running has brought us all together. It unites us.

I feel so lucky to be part of your team @runna. A team built on passion meeting purpose. I’m so excited for you and your future. You’re such good people and geniune souls. I love your vision and how you want to empower as many people as possible to live their best lives. Thank you for everything you do to uplift and inspire us. I can’t wait to run the Big Apple with you tomorrow. Kate and I are so glad we found you ❤️

Let’s do this 🎉

FANTASY ✨

I got to go on my first official shakeout run today, in New York City, around Central Park.

Is this real life?! 🤯

I couldn’t even run for 5 minutes when this remix came out. Now I’m about to run the 5 boroughs of NYC.

I got to meet so many people today from all different backgrounds and all different reasons why they’re doing the marathon… and even though we are all on different paths running has brought us all together. It unites us.

I feel so lucky to be part of your team @runna. A team built on passion meeting purpose. I’m so excited for you and your future. You’re such good people and geniune souls. I love your vision and how you want to empower as many people as possible to live their best lives. Thank you for everything you do to uplift and inspire us. I can’t wait to run the Big Apple with you tomorrow. Kate and I are so glad we found you ❤️

Let’s do this 🎉

I ❤️ NY

& you, @kateholderness 😍

I ❤️ NY

& you, @kateholderness 😍

POV you’ve booked with @britishairwaysholidays and they’ve knocked it out of the park yet again 😍🤩

Our World Marathon Major 6 Star challenge continues this weekend.
Next stop NEW YORK 🗽❤️✈️

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us or donated so far. Every penny is greatly appreciated. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! You are making the world of difference to @cr_uk & The @attitudemag Foundation. Through doing this challenge I hope to raise awareness of bowel cancer, living with a stoma… and show what’s possible post cancer.

A link is in my bio if you can help or support. THANK YOU!

Proudly #gifted & supported by @britishairwaysholidays ❤️

POV you’ve booked with @britishairwaysholidays and they’ve knocked it out of the park yet again 😍🤩

Our World Marathon Major 6 Star challenge continues this weekend.
Next stop NEW YORK 🗽❤️✈️

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us or donated so far. Every penny is greatly appreciated. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! You are making the world of difference to @cr_uk & The @attitudemag Foundation. Through doing this challenge I hope to raise awareness of bowel cancer, living with a stoma… and show what’s possible post cancer.

A link is in my bio if you can help or support. THANK YOU!

Proudly #gifted & supported by @britishairwaysholidays ❤️

Audrey is 3 🎈❤️

Happy Birthday to my favourite little monster 😍🥰

Thank you for not only saving my life but giving me my life back. Every day I get to spend with you is a blessing.

Thank you for all the experiences and adventures we’ve been on over the last 3 years… and all the wonderful people you’ve brought into my life. I couldn’t have done any of it without you 🥹

And if I’d have told you when you were born that you’d be running the New York marathon next week you wouldn’t have believed me 😂 I can’t wait to cross that finish line with you. You make me feel like a super hero. I feel like anything’s possible now I’ve got you.

Thank you for changing my life ❤️

#Stomaversary #Audrey

Ps. That is our fabulous stoma nurse Elaine at the start of the video. She’s marking the spot where Audrey, my stoma, will appear… if she’s needed. It’s all done very skilfully with a sharpie and a waterproof plaster (a plaster so I don’t accidentally wash the mark off overnight). This was the day before I went for surgery to have my bowel cancer removed. I didn’t know if I’d definitely have a stoma until I woke up… and has fate would have it, my tumour and a large section of my colon was removed… making way for my new little best friend to be born… AUDREY - THE NAUGHTIEST & CHEEKIEST STOMA IN THE WORLD 🤣🙃🥳

Pps. She should have actually been reversed by now. I don’t know how she’s still going! She’s a little scamster 😂 but to be fair I love my life with her. I’ll miss her when she’s gone… and the more I talk to people who’ve had a reversal the more I hear about the risk of complications & LARS… so I’m not rushing to have my stoma reversed. At least I can control my body at the moment. There are no guarantees for the future. I am quite worried to be honest. I hope I’ve got enough of my large colon left to be able to function properly. Plus I also have a stricture and my colon is twisted. There’s still a long way to go… so for now. Audrey you’re safe. There’s no way I’m rushing into letting you go xx

Audrey is 3 🎈❤️

Happy Birthday to my favourite little monster 😍🥰

Thank you for not only saving my life but giving me my life back. Every day I get to spend with you is a blessing.

Thank you for all the experiences and adventures we’ve been on over the last 3 years… and all the wonderful people you’ve brought into my life. I couldn’t have done any of it without you 🥹

And if I’d have told you when you were born that you’d be running the New York marathon next week you wouldn’t have believed me 😂 I can’t wait to cross that finish line with you. You make me feel like a super hero. I feel like anything’s possible now I’ve got you.

Thank you for changing my life ❤️

#Stomaversary #Audrey

Ps. That is our fabulous stoma nurse Elaine at the start of the video. She’s marking the spot where Audrey, my stoma, will appear… if she’s needed. It’s all done very skilfully with a sharpie and a waterproof plaster (a plaster so I don’t accidentally wash the mark off overnight). This was the day before I went for surgery to have my bowel cancer removed. I didn’t know if I’d definitely have a stoma until I woke up… and has fate would have it, my tumour and a large section of my colon was removed… making way for my new little best friend to be born… AUDREY - THE NAUGHTIEST & CHEEKIEST STOMA IN THE WORLD 🤣🙃🥳

Pps. She should have actually been reversed by now. I don’t know how she’s still going! She’s a little scamster 😂 but to be fair I love my life with her. I’ll miss her when she’s gone… and the more I talk to people who’ve had a reversal the more I hear about the risk of complications & LARS… so I’m not rushing to have my stoma reversed. At least I can control my body at the moment. There are no guarantees for the future. I am quite worried to be honest. I hope I’ve got enough of my large colon left to be able to function properly. Plus I also have a stricture and my colon is twisted. There’s still a long way to go… so for now. Audrey you’re safe. There’s no way I’m rushing into letting you go xx

“I turned my pain into my purpose” 🥹👏🏽

Wow, what a woman… @tsbbank Community Hero Agnes Nisbett. Just one of the incredible people who spoke last night and moved us to the core.

One of the best nights of the year… a night spent in the presence of greatness. A night to celebrate the earthly angels who walk amongst us. Kate and I were truly honoured to spend the night saying thank you to those special individuals who often don’t even know how unique and incredible they are. They just do what they do because, that’s who they are… it’s in their hearts.

We left last night feeling so inspired and energised to do more and be more… and it was an even bigger reminder that with those everyday heroes all around us, there’s more good in this world than bad.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners and thank you to @prideofbritain for 25 GLORIOUS YEARS of recognising those who go above and beyond, day after day, for others.

Please tune in Thursday night from 7:30pm on @itv 1 to see some of the most wonderful examples of the human spirit ✨

Oh and the @sugababes who I missed because Audrey had me in the toilet 🫣🤭🫠

… and the gorgeous @ellamorganc fangirling @edballs 😄😍

“I turned my pain into my purpose” 🥹👏🏽

Wow, what a woman… @tsbbank Community Hero Agnes Nisbett. Just one of the incredible people who spoke last night and moved us to the core.

One of the best nights of the year… a night spent in the presence of greatness. A night to celebrate the earthly angels who walk amongst us. Kate and I were truly honoured to spend the night saying thank you to those special individuals who often don’t even know how unique and incredible they are. They just do what they do because, that’s who they are… it’s in their hearts.

We left last night feeling so inspired and energised to do more and be more… and it was an even bigger reminder that with those everyday heroes all around us, there’s more good in this world than bad.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners and thank you to @prideofbritain for 25 GLORIOUS YEARS of recognising those who go above and beyond, day after day, for others.

Please tune in Thursday night from 7:30pm on @itv 1 to see some of the most wonderful examples of the human spirit ✨

Oh and the @sugababes who I missed because Audrey had me in the toilet 🫣🤭🫠

… and the gorgeous @ellamorganc fangirling @edballs 😄😍

Chica-GO! 🔥🏃🏽‍♀️| #ad

I’ve just run my second marathon in two weeks - in a time of 3hrs 23mins & 05 seconds - just days after coming out of hospital for a stoma prolapse 🤯

I didn’t even know if I’d be able to make the Chicago Marathon let alone run it… and this is exactly two weeks after running the Berlin Marathon… where I got a time of 3hrs 20mins & 53 seconds. WTF is going on? Haha!

I’m absolutely amazed at what’s possible. This is why I’m so grateful to Runna - those times are beyond what I thought achievable for me in peak health - let alone after a hospital visit. Plus I’ve only been using the app for 12 weeks.

THANK YOU Team @runna! You have absolutely transformed my approach to running and made me fall in love with it even more.

The app is so clever. It uses AI to make sure it adapts to fit YOU. Whatever your unique goals or needs. It’s like having your own personal trainer in your pocket.. and the best bit - It’s helped me learn to run smarter not harder. Which is great because I’m such a lazy runner. I actually don’t like running fast. I love to trundle. I feel like more of a plodder than a racer but over the weeks… it’s sneakily made me fitter… and cleverer!!! 😄🤓 I’ve learned SO MUCH from reading all the info and advice on there and learning from the wicked Runna community too. I wouldn’t want to train for another run without it.

I’m so happy I found the app just in time for this challenge of a lifetime - running all 6 major marathons of the world in just 8months - all to raise money for two charities close to my heart. Thank you for helping and supporting me Runna! I can’t wait to see where this incredible journey leads us.

If you’re reading this and you’d like to give it a go you are most welcome! There’s a link in my bio - Use the code ADELE to get two weeks free and see what you think of it. Best of luck & hope to see you on there!

Right, I’m off to see what the app recommends next… me & Audrey (my stoma) have the New York marathon in just 3 weeks… and I hear it’s hilly AF! HELP!

If you’ve run it before, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please leave in the comments below and we can all help each other 🙏🏽 Thank you! ❤️

Chica-GO! 🔥🏃🏽‍♀️| #ad

I’ve just run my second marathon in two weeks - in a time of 3hrs 23mins & 05 seconds - just days after coming out of hospital for a stoma prolapse 🤯

I didn’t even know if I’d be able to make the Chicago Marathon let alone run it… and this is exactly two weeks after running the Berlin Marathon… where I got a time of 3hrs 20mins & 53 seconds. WTF is going on? Haha!

I’m absolutely amazed at what’s possible. This is why I’m so grateful to Runna - those times are beyond what I thought achievable for me in peak health - let alone after a hospital visit. Plus I’ve only been using the app for 12 weeks.

THANK YOU Team @runna! You have absolutely transformed my approach to running and made me fall in love with it even more.

The app is so clever. It uses AI to make sure it adapts to fit YOU. Whatever your unique goals or needs. It’s like having your own personal trainer in your pocket.. and the best bit - It’s helped me learn to run smarter not harder. Which is great because I’m such a lazy runner. I actually don’t like running fast. I love to trundle. I feel like more of a plodder than a racer but over the weeks… it’s sneakily made me fitter… and cleverer!!! 😄🤓 I’ve learned SO MUCH from reading all the info and advice on there and learning from the wicked Runna community too. I wouldn’t want to train for another run without it.

I’m so happy I found the app just in time for this challenge of a lifetime - running all 6 major marathons of the world in just 8months - all to raise money for two charities close to my heart. Thank you for helping and supporting me Runna! I can’t wait to see where this incredible journey leads us.

If you’re reading this and you’d like to give it a go you are most welcome! There’s a link in my bio - Use the code ADELE to get two weeks free and see what you think of it. Best of luck & hope to see you on there!

Right, I’m off to see what the app recommends next… me & Audrey (my stoma) have the New York marathon in just 3 weeks… and I hear it’s hilly AF! HELP!

If you’ve run it before, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please leave in the comments below and we can all help each other 🙏🏽 Thank you! ❤️

What a difference a week makes

“It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish”

This one was nearly over before it started 🙃😫 Audrey (my stoma) prolapsing and hanging down my leg was not the marathon preparation I intended 😂 There were moments when I didn’t even know if I would be allowed to board the plane.

Luckily thanks to my stoma nurse Elaine and with expert help from the @NHS…. and lots of praying… we not only made it to Chicago but we also managed to take part in one of the greatest races I’ve ever had the privilege of running. I seriously cannot thank the good people of Chicago enough. You’ve got hearts as big as those skyscrapers 🤩 The energy, the atmosphere, the organisation, and then that welcome all TOP NOTCH.

There were so many times when I was running where I felt stupidly happy… in a marathon! It felt like I floated around that course, it could have been the pain killers 🤣 but I think it was more than that… it’s the people… the wonderful people who made the day so special and all those beautiful souls, Kate, Audrey and I have gotten to meet along the way.

This 6 star marathon journey has had so many twists and turns already but I know that everything is happening as it should do. I truly believe that. I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone but I am so grateful for the experiences and people it has brought into my life. It’s given more than it’s taken away…
It’s given me entry into the greatest marathon of all… the marathon of life 🥹

And intend to use my second chance giving back to those who have helped me.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting us or donating. You’re the reason I will never give up and I will always keep believing…

Such a special moment taking mine and Audrey’s medal to the cancer survivors garden. We took a moment to be grateful and said a prayer for all those angels in heaven who we miss dearly.

More motivation for me to rest up, take care of Audrey and hope we get to New York in 3 weeks time in one piece.

Kate and I are about to fly back to the UK now. Fingers crossed Audrey the stoma stays safely tucked up in my tummy and doesn’t try and escape down my leg again 🤣🤞🏽I’ll report back when we land 😂 xx

What a difference a week makes

“It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish”

This one was nearly over before it started 🙃😫 Audrey (my stoma) prolapsing and hanging down my leg was not the marathon preparation I intended 😂 There were moments when I didn’t even know if I would be allowed to board the plane.

Luckily thanks to my stoma nurse Elaine and with expert help from the @NHS…. and lots of praying… we not only made it to Chicago but we also managed to take part in one of the greatest races I’ve ever had the privilege of running. I seriously cannot thank the good people of Chicago enough. You’ve got hearts as big as those skyscrapers 🤩 The energy, the atmosphere, the organisation, and then that welcome all TOP NOTCH.

There were so many times when I was running where I felt stupidly happy… in a marathon! It felt like I floated around that course, it could have been the pain killers 🤣 but I think it was more than that… it’s the people… the wonderful people who made the day so special and all those beautiful souls, Kate, Audrey and I have gotten to meet along the way.

This 6 star marathon journey has had so many twists and turns already but I know that everything is happening as it should do. I truly believe that. I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone but I am so grateful for the experiences and people it has brought into my life. It’s given more than it’s taken away…
It’s given me entry into the greatest marathon of all… the marathon of life 🥹

And intend to use my second chance giving back to those who have helped me.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting us or donating. You’re the reason I will never give up and I will always keep believing…

Such a special moment taking mine and Audrey’s medal to the cancer survivors garden. We took a moment to be grateful and said a prayer for all those angels in heaven who we miss dearly.

More motivation for me to rest up, take care of Audrey and hope we get to New York in 3 weeks time in one piece.

Kate and I are about to fly back to the UK now. Fingers crossed Audrey the stoma stays safely tucked up in my tummy and doesn’t try and escape down my leg again 🤣🤞🏽I’ll report back when we land 😂 xx

Heart of Chicago ❤️✈️🇺🇸

Absolutely blown away by this wonderful, incredible & marvellous Mid West welcome.

Thank you Maureen, Catherine, Kelly and the whole @britishairwaysholidays team. Kate and I were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by you. Audrey the stoma thinks she’s famous now 😂🤩✨

Not only did these wonderful women take the time to do this for us but they’re also raising money for breast cancer awareness. Heroes! What a privilege to meet them. They’re super humans, they’re my wonder women!

And they’ll be firmly in my heart when I run the mighty @chimarathon today.

I’ll be honest with you. I keep freaking out. I don’t know how it’s going to go. What if I prolapse again? What if it happens on the course?… but then I try to remember it doesn’t matter…. All I can do is try my best… that’s all I can expect from myself… There were so many times over the last few weeks when I didn’t know what would happen. Would I make it out of hospital in time? Would I even make it to the start line? There were a LOT of close calls… but by the grace of God, I’m here. So no matter what happens today. It’s a blessing. I will always try and remember that. I’m a cancer survivor. I’m one of the lucky ones. 💖

One of my lovely friends from Southport has just DM’d me and said “good luck… whatever the pace, whatever the time” Thank you Paul! You’re so right! I’m just going to keep putting one foot in front of the other and give it my all. Show little Audrey the sights of Chicago 🥹🥰

So please know, to everyone who’s supported us along the way. When it gets tough or when my body is pushed to its limits… the thought of you will get me through. I just know it. I will carry you in my heart every step of the way. My spirit will remain strong. Run, walk or crawl, no matter how long it takes. It’s on!

Let’s do this Chicago!

This challenge has been kindly #gifted & supported by @britishairwaysholidays to enable us to raise as much money as possible for my chosen charities @cr_uk & @attitudemag foundation. Without them this wouldn’t be possible. Thank you to every kind soul who has donated. You are changing and saving lives.

Link in bio if you can help xx

Heart of Chicago ❤️✈️🇺🇸

Absolutely blown away by this wonderful, incredible & marvellous Mid West welcome.

Thank you Maureen, Catherine, Kelly and the whole @britishairwaysholidays team. Kate and I were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by you. Audrey the stoma thinks she’s famous now 😂🤩✨

Not only did these wonderful women take the time to do this for us but they’re also raising money for breast cancer awareness. Heroes! What a privilege to meet them. They’re super humans, they’re my wonder women!

And they’ll be firmly in my heart when I run the mighty @chimarathon today.

I’ll be honest with you. I keep freaking out. I don’t know how it’s going to go. What if I prolapse again? What if it happens on the course?… but then I try to remember it doesn’t matter…. All I can do is try my best… that’s all I can expect from myself… There were so many times over the last few weeks when I didn’t know what would happen. Would I make it out of hospital in time? Would I even make it to the start line? There were a LOT of close calls… but by the grace of God, I’m here. So no matter what happens today. It’s a blessing. I will always try and remember that. I’m a cancer survivor. I’m one of the lucky ones. 💖

One of my lovely friends from Southport has just DM’d me and said “good luck… whatever the pace, whatever the time” Thank you Paul! You’re so right! I’m just going to keep putting one foot in front of the other and give it my all. Show little Audrey the sights of Chicago 🥹🥰

So please know, to everyone who’s supported us along the way. When it gets tough or when my body is pushed to its limits… the thought of you will get me through. I just know it. I will carry you in my heart every step of the way. My spirit will remain strong. Run, walk or crawl, no matter how long it takes. It’s on!

Let’s do this Chicago!

This challenge has been kindly #gifted & supported by @britishairwaysholidays to enable us to raise as much money as possible for my chosen charities @cr_uk & @attitudemag foundation. Without them this wouldn’t be possible. Thank you to every kind soul who has donated. You are changing and saving lives.

Link in bio if you can help xx

Movement is medicine ✨

Thank you @HeadsTogether! A wonderful charity who have helped thousands and have helped me more than they could ever know. I truly believe they helped change the conversation around mental health in this country.

They also taught me the importance of looking after my mental health just as much as my physical health.

They’re a huge part of the reason I took up running later on in life… and after MANY whingey marathon training sessions from me 😄 I finally fell in love with running too.

I used to struggle so much with my emotions…. And I didn’t even realise. I used to lock them within and bury them… I used to think that was a sign of being strong. No crying… if anything I was grumpy little nobhead 😂 It was a recipe for disaster… Maybe even a recipe for cancer? Who knows?…

One things for sure, now that I’ve found running I’m a much happier person. It makes me feel so alive. It’s incredible! And it’s free! I just put my trainers on, headphones in and I’m in absolute heaven! In fact a lot of the time lip sync heaven!! Haha!

And it doesn’t have to be running. I get the same buzz from walking too… I’m a massive walker 🤣 (just ask Kate 😉).Either way it keeps me balanced. It’s essential to me. It’s such a powerful positive force in my life and I’m so grateful that’s I’ve found it. Movement is medicine for sure… in fact it’s my mobile meditation.

And when I got sick I tackled cancer and chemo the only way I knew how. With a MARATHON MINDSET. All that training had done me good. Like @chrisevanstfi said… training for a marathon is the best one on one training session you’ll ever get. It changes you for the better. I think it helped save my life.

Sending you love if you need it on this #WorldMentalHealthDay and remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

There’s a huge community of incredible people on here and so many instances of people over coming the odds to find peace. Thank you also to all the incredible charities like Heads Together who help others. You’re changing and saving lives.

Movement is medicine ✨

Thank you @HeadsTogether! A wonderful charity who have helped thousands and have helped me more than they could ever know. I truly believe they helped change the conversation around mental health in this country.

They also taught me the importance of looking after my mental health just as much as my physical health.

They’re a huge part of the reason I took up running later on in life… and after MANY whingey marathon training sessions from me 😄 I finally fell in love with running too.

I used to struggle so much with my emotions…. And I didn’t even realise. I used to lock them within and bury them… I used to think that was a sign of being strong. No crying… if anything I was grumpy little nobhead 😂 It was a recipe for disaster… Maybe even a recipe for cancer? Who knows?…

One things for sure, now that I’ve found running I’m a much happier person. It makes me feel so alive. It’s incredible! And it’s free! I just put my trainers on, headphones in and I’m in absolute heaven! In fact a lot of the time lip sync heaven!! Haha!

And it doesn’t have to be running. I get the same buzz from walking too… I’m a massive walker 🤣 (just ask Kate 😉).Either way it keeps me balanced. It’s essential to me. It’s such a powerful positive force in my life and I’m so grateful that’s I’ve found it. Movement is medicine for sure… in fact it’s my mobile meditation.

And when I got sick I tackled cancer and chemo the only way I knew how. With a MARATHON MINDSET. All that training had done me good. Like @chrisevanstfi said… training for a marathon is the best one on one training session you’ll ever get. It changes you for the better. I think it helped save my life.

Sending you love if you need it on this #WorldMentalHealthDay and remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

There’s a huge community of incredible people on here and so many instances of people over coming the odds to find peace. Thank you also to all the incredible charities like Heads Together who help others. You’re changing and saving lives.

It’s never too late to change your life

Thank you to Team @runna for sending me this. It made me so emotional to see it in black and white. Wow… I wish I could show my Mum 🥹

I never dreamed I’d be fitter, faster, healthier… and most importantly… happier at the age of 45… all post cancer and with a stoma.

I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone but it’s definitely made me a better person. I’m so grateful for this journey I’m on.

Sending you love if you’re going through a tough time at the moment… but keep going, no matter how long it takes. If you don’t give up you can’t be stopped. My Mum taught me that.

‘It doesn’t matter what happens to you in life, it’s who you become in the process’

I try and treat every day now like a mini lifetime. So here’s to a new day! Go out there and live our best lives! Have a great week everyone xx 🎉✨

It’s never too late to change your life

Thank you to Team @runna for sending me this. It made me so emotional to see it in black and white. Wow… I wish I could show my Mum 🥹

I never dreamed I’d be fitter, faster, healthier… and most importantly… happier at the age of 45… all post cancer and with a stoma.

I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone but it’s definitely made me a better person. I’m so grateful for this journey I’m on.

Sending you love if you’re going through a tough time at the moment… but keep going, no matter how long it takes. If you don’t give up you can’t be stopped. My Mum taught me that.

‘It doesn’t matter what happens to you in life, it’s who you become in the process’

I try and treat every day now like a mini lifetime. So here’s to a new day! Go out there and live our best lives! Have a great week everyone xx 🎉✨

World Ostomy Awareness Day

I just want to say THE BIGGEST THANK YOU to everyone who has been so kind & supportive over the last few days. You’ve been amazing keeping my spirits up and keeping me positive & focused.

I hope the last few days have brought a bit of comfort to anyone living with a stoma who might be worried about having a prolapse. If it’s any help, I’ve had it happen to me 3 times. It’s usually when my nerves or excitement are at a high.

The first time I was so scared. I didn’t know what was happening and I panicked. There wasn’t much information about it but Kate managed to find a few people on a Reddit forum talking about it. You can’t imagine how comforting & reassuring that was. I know from personal experience how much sharing a lived experience can give somebody else hope and peace of mind. So I hope you don’t mind but I’d love to share my top 3 prolapses in the hope it can help someone else!

As you swipe. You’ll see why it’s so important to talk about our experiences and share them. Hopefully I can help put other peoples minds at rest and also raise awareness so anyone with a hidden / non-visible disability doesn’t feel judged or take full advantage of the help available. I’ve found so many times as an ostomate that we’re told what we can’t do instead of being empowered to see what we CAN do and what’s possible.

A prolapse isn’t ideal. They look so scary & it’s something anyone with a stoma has to think about. Our bodies are incredible but it’s also a message to me to take care and accept help when it’s available. I’m learning everyday.

Ok, so this marathon taper is going to be very different to Berlin. LOTS of rest, recuperation and time for Audrey my stoma to settle back into my body. 8 days until the Chicago Marathon!

It’s going to be even more special now, a celebration of life… living with a stoma & even more meaningful for the charities I’m raising money for. Cancer Research UK (@cr_uk) & the @attitudemag foundation.

Once again in the words of Deborah James ‘Rebellious Hope’

I will have every angel we have lost to bowel cancer, every person living with cancer and their loved ones & every ostomate in my heart ❤️

World Ostomy Awareness Day

I just want to say THE BIGGEST THANK YOU to everyone who has been so kind & supportive over the last few days. You’ve been amazing keeping my spirits up and keeping me positive & focused.

I hope the last few days have brought a bit of comfort to anyone living with a stoma who might be worried about having a prolapse. If it’s any help, I’ve had it happen to me 3 times. It’s usually when my nerves or excitement are at a high.

The first time I was so scared. I didn’t know what was happening and I panicked. There wasn’t much information about it but Kate managed to find a few people on a Reddit forum talking about it. You can’t imagine how comforting & reassuring that was. I know from personal experience how much sharing a lived experience can give somebody else hope and peace of mind. So I hope you don’t mind but I’d love to share my top 3 prolapses in the hope it can help someone else!

As you swipe. You’ll see why it’s so important to talk about our experiences and share them. Hopefully I can help put other peoples minds at rest and also raise awareness so anyone with a hidden / non-visible disability doesn’t feel judged or take full advantage of the help available. I’ve found so many times as an ostomate that we’re told what we can’t do instead of being empowered to see what we CAN do and what’s possible.

A prolapse isn’t ideal. They look so scary & it’s something anyone with a stoma has to think about. Our bodies are incredible but it’s also a message to me to take care and accept help when it’s available. I’m learning everyday.

Ok, so this marathon taper is going to be very different to Berlin. LOTS of rest, recuperation and time for Audrey my stoma to settle back into my body. 8 days until the Chicago Marathon!

It’s going to be even more special now, a celebration of life… living with a stoma & even more meaningful for the charities I’m raising money for. Cancer Research UK (@cr_uk) & the @attitudemag foundation.

Once again in the words of Deborah James ‘Rebellious Hope’

I will have every angel we have lost to bowel cancer, every person living with cancer and their loved ones & every ostomate in my heart ❤️

Major Runna | AD

Thank you to the incredible Runna crew for getting me ready for this once in a lifetime challenge - running the 6 Major Marathons of the world.

I’ve only been using the app for 12 weeks and they’ve already helped me knock 10 minutes off my marathon PB time 🤯
Swipe for running stats. I’m not clever enough to understand them all yet 🙃 but I think they’re a sign I’m getting fitter and faster 🤩🤞🏽 (and I had at least 4 toilet stops and my stoma bag came off after 25KM - nothing to do with the app btw all those things totally down to me & naughty Audrey🤣😖😫)

I have absolutely loved using the app to train, it’s welcoming, easy to follow, filled with so much wisdom and training advice… alongside a wonderful Runna running community who will inspire and power you through. WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL. The app uses AI to not only adapt to each runner but it will also tweak your desired training plan as you go along to make sure you’re getting the best advice. It’s sooooo good!

Running plans for all abilities, and you can choose to include Pilates, strength training and mine and Kate’s favourite… yoga. We adore our Monday night yoga sessions with Torzi (the Runna instructor). She’s the best start to the week.

Please use code ‘ADELE’ if you’d like to try it for two weeks free. It’s the first time I’ve trained with anything like this and I’m so happy I gave it a try.

I can’t wait to see what the rest of the challenge brings. My next marathon is only 9 days away… I’m currently in hospital recovering from my stoma prolapsing… but I know that thanks to the NHS I’m receiving the best care to get me back on my feet and with Runna I can adapt my plan so that I can take Chicago steady and complete it at my own pace.

Plus there’s a whole community on there for me to keep me going.

Please come and join us 🤗 Everyone welcome. Link in bio to give @runna a try xxx

Ps. Note to self, next time… make sure I order a cool silver Berlin poncho 🕶️🩶. I was gutted I don’t get one 😫😂 I was only allowed the white Berlin bin bag - I felt like a kid in school uniform on MUFTI day haha

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Thank you to the incredible Runna crew for getting me ready for this once in a lifetime challenge - running the 6 Major Marathons of the world.

I’ve only been using the app for 12 weeks and they’ve already helped me knock 10 minutes off my marathon PB time 🤯
Swipe for running stats. I’m not clever enough to understand them all yet 🙃 but I think they’re a sign I’m getting fitter and faster 🤩🤞🏽 (and I had at least 4 toilet stops and my stoma bag came off after 25KM - nothing to do with the app btw all those things totally down to me & naughty Audrey🤣😖😫)

I have absolutely loved using the app to train, it’s welcoming, easy to follow, filled with so much wisdom and training advice… alongside a wonderful Runna running community who will inspire and power you through. WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL. The app uses AI to not only adapt to each runner but it will also tweak your desired training plan as you go along to make sure you’re getting the best advice. It’s sooooo good!

Running plans for all abilities, and you can choose to include Pilates, strength training and mine and Kate’s favourite… yoga. We adore our Monday night yoga sessions with Torzi (the Runna instructor). She’s the best start to the week.

Please use code ‘ADELE’ if you’d like to try it for two weeks free. It’s the first time I’ve trained with anything like this and I’m so happy I gave it a try.

I can’t wait to see what the rest of the challenge brings. My next marathon is only 9 days away… I’m currently in hospital recovering from my stoma prolapsing… but I know that thanks to the NHS I’m receiving the best care to get me back on my feet and with Runna I can adapt my plan so that I can take Chicago steady and complete it at my own pace.

Plus there’s a whole community on there for me to keep me going.

Please come and join us 🤗 Everyone welcome. Link in bio to give @runna a try xxx

Ps. Note to self, next time… make sure I order a cool silver Berlin poncho 🕶️🩶. I was gutted I don’t get one 😫😂 I was only allowed the white Berlin bin bag - I felt like a kid in school uniform on MUFTI day haha

Lean back

Spent the last few days horizontal. Somewhere between Sunday night and Monday morning, Audrey escaped from her bag… and she will not go back in. She’s MASSIVE - like the hulk 🙃😫😆 No amount of sweet talk, sugar or ice (all actual legit methods of helping) are working.

This is the second time my stoma has prolapsed but it’s never been for this long. I’m so worried about her. I’m keeping everything crossed that we can get her back in and save her. I feel like she’s a whale that’s accidentally washed up on the beach. We need to get her back in the sea 😂🤞🏽

Once again the whole @nhs team and my wonderful stoma nurse Elaine have been NEXT LEVEL. Elaine especially has gone above and beyond. Just one more go at getting the Audster back in… or otherwise she’s at risk of surgery… one of the options involves chopping her cheeky little head off - and starting again… and I doubt she wants that 😳

I’m gutted, I’m so worried about her. Shes struggling a lot. Praying for a speedy recovery… plus we’ve kinda got a ‘6 star world marathon challenge’ to do… and the next marathon is next week. PLEASE BEHAVE AUDREY!! Why are you doing this?!.

Fingers crossed we can make it to Chicago… run, walk or crawl… we’ll give it our best shot - we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported or donated to us so far… and if it’s safe to do so… we’ll complete it… no matter how long it takes. I’m so inspired by so many of the incredible people in the running community and the charities I’m raising money for (@cr_uk & @attitudemag Foundation). In the words of the incredible bowel babe - ‘rebellious hope’ 🙏🏽🤞🏽🕊️

Thank you to everyone who’s been so kind and sending messages of support. You’re keeping up our spirits (Kate too) and getting us through.

Lean back

Spent the last few days horizontal. Somewhere between Sunday night and Monday morning, Audrey escaped from her bag… and she will not go back in. She’s MASSIVE - like the hulk 🙃😫😆 No amount of sweet talk, sugar or ice (all actual legit methods of helping) are working.

This is the second time my stoma has prolapsed but it’s never been for this long. I’m so worried about her. I’m keeping everything crossed that we can get her back in and save her. I feel like she’s a whale that’s accidentally washed up on the beach. We need to get her back in the sea 😂🤞🏽

Once again the whole @nhs team and my wonderful stoma nurse Elaine have been NEXT LEVEL. Elaine especially has gone above and beyond. Just one more go at getting the Audster back in… or otherwise she’s at risk of surgery… one of the options involves chopping her cheeky little head off - and starting again… and I doubt she wants that 😳

I’m gutted, I’m so worried about her. Shes struggling a lot. Praying for a speedy recovery… plus we’ve kinda got a ‘6 star world marathon challenge’ to do… and the next marathon is next week. PLEASE BEHAVE AUDREY!! Why are you doing this?!.

Fingers crossed we can make it to Chicago… run, walk or crawl… we’ll give it our best shot - we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported or donated to us so far… and if it’s safe to do so… we’ll complete it… no matter how long it takes. I’m so inspired by so many of the incredible people in the running community and the charities I’m raising money for (@cr_uk & @attitudemag Foundation). In the words of the incredible bowel babe - ‘rebellious hope’ 🙏🏽🤞🏽🕊️

Thank you to everyone who’s been so kind and sending messages of support. You’re keeping up our spirits (Kate too) and getting us through.

Danke Berlin ❤️🏅

Wow what a ride?! The @berlinmarathon was everything I hoped it would be and so much more! Such a special race and truly honoured to be able to run the iconic route in its 50th year.

What a way to begin our @wmmajors challenge Audrey?! The whole experience has been magical start to finish.

Thank you to @britishairwaysholidays, @wmmajors, @berlinmarathon, team @runna and everyone who has supported or donated for your wonderful help. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you also to everyone who dedicated their donations to loved ones. Kate wrote all of the names out for me and I ran all the way with them close to my heart.

Thank you to @a.culling for your wonderful advice. I ran the first third with my legs, the second with my head and the last one with my heart 🥹🥰 All the way back to my Kate.

Audrey got so excited by the whole occasion that I had to run the last 15km with my bag hanging off 🙃🫣 She’s such a terror… but I couldn’t do it without her… I would even be here. So I’ll let her off.

Time to rest up and get ready for @chimarathon. It’s only two weeks away 😱🤯 I’m going to need to learn how to carb load properly, try and rescue my legs… and get some stronger glue 😂😂

All in all though just so happy I was able to finish. Thank you to everyone who has been so wonderful and supported this challenge. The link is in my bio if you can help. All the money raised is going to @cr_uk & @attitudemag foundation.

Danke Berlin ❤️🏅

Wow what a ride?! The @berlinmarathon was everything I hoped it would be and so much more! Such a special race and truly honoured to be able to run the iconic route in its 50th year.

What a way to begin our @wmmajors challenge Audrey?! The whole experience has been magical start to finish.

Thank you to @britishairwaysholidays, @wmmajors, @berlinmarathon, team @runna and everyone who has supported or donated for your wonderful help. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you also to everyone who dedicated their donations to loved ones. Kate wrote all of the names out for me and I ran all the way with them close to my heart.

Thank you to @a.culling for your wonderful advice. I ran the first third with my legs, the second with my head and the last one with my heart 🥹🥰 All the way back to my Kate.

Audrey got so excited by the whole occasion that I had to run the last 15km with my bag hanging off 🙃🫣 She’s such a terror… but I couldn’t do it without her… I would even be here. So I’ll let her off.

Time to rest up and get ready for @chimarathon. It’s only two weeks away 😱🤯 I’m going to need to learn how to carb load properly, try and rescue my legs… and get some stronger glue 😂😂

All in all though just so happy I was able to finish. Thank you to everyone who has been so wonderful and supported this challenge. The link is in my bio if you can help. All the money raised is going to @cr_uk & @attitudemag foundation.

Gute Nacht

One more sleep… Thank you SO much to everyone who has supported, shared or donated to mine and Audrey’s 6 star World Marathon Major challenge.

I’ve been freaking out today thinking why did I think I could even attempt this?!!… but then I remembered why I’m doing it and that I’m so lucky to still be here.

For everyone living cancer and their loved ones.
For everyone living with a stoma and smashing it.

This is for you ❤️

Everyday I get to wake up is a privilege and I intend to spend every day living the rest of my life to the full… and giving back to those who have helped me… and what a way to spend a day? Running around the @berlinmarathon and showing what’s possible post cancer… and with a stoma… the fastest stoma in the world no less! 😂 My little Audrey.

No matter what happens tomorrow. Run, walk or crawl… I’ll be proud. It’s an achievement to even make the startline.

Thank you so much to everyone who has been kind enough to donate. You are helping @cr_uk & @attitudemag Foundation change and save lives. I am so so grateful. Also thank you to those who have donated names of loved ones and dedicated songs… I shall run for you with pride.

The link is in my bio if you would like to add a dedication, a tribute or if you can help, share or support. Whatever you can spare would be incredible.

Ok this is it Audrey. Time for us to Run Around The World 🌎🤩🤞🏽

Ps. Look at Audrey’s little running number that Kate made her 🥹😍

Gute Nacht

One more sleep… Thank you SO much to everyone who has supported, shared or donated to mine and Audrey’s 6 star World Marathon Major challenge.

I’ve been freaking out today thinking why did I think I could even attempt this?!!… but then I remembered why I’m doing it and that I’m so lucky to still be here.

For everyone living cancer and their loved ones.
For everyone living with a stoma and smashing it.

This is for you ❤️

Everyday I get to wake up is a privilege and I intend to spend every day living the rest of my life to the full… and giving back to those who have helped me… and what a way to spend a day? Running around the @berlinmarathon and showing what’s possible post cancer… and with a stoma… the fastest stoma in the world no less! 😂 My little Audrey.

No matter what happens tomorrow. Run, walk or crawl… I’ll be proud. It’s an achievement to even make the startline.

Thank you so much to everyone who has been kind enough to donate. You are helping @cr_uk & @attitudemag Foundation change and save lives. I am so so grateful. Also thank you to those who have donated names of loved ones and dedicated songs… I shall run for you with pride.

The link is in my bio if you would like to add a dedication, a tribute or if you can help, share or support. Whatever you can spare would be incredible.

Ok this is it Audrey. Time for us to Run Around The World 🌎🤩🤞🏽

Ps. Look at Audrey’s little running number that Kate made her 🥹😍

Safe travels🌻

Peace of mind is priceless. I’m learning this lesson more and more each day 😄.

We couldn’t have got off to a better start at Heathrow yesterday. I think I might have just joined the best running pit crew in the land 😍🇬🇧

Thanks to the wonderful @BritishAirwaysHolidays team for making yesterday’s journey absolutely top notch. From calling ahead of our trip to Berlin to check all of my accessibility needs, to making sure I had a fabulous sunflower lanyard so other members of their team are aware I might need extra assistance… and taking me personally me to the gate so the whole experience was as glitch free as possible.

And by the way, this level of service is available to ANYONE who may have accessibility needs. Let me say that again…

‘EVERYONE IS WELCOME’

I LOVE THAT. Maybe a small sentence to some but an important and empowering ethos to others and something that their whole accessibility team is built on.

Thank you to our angels of the skies for getting us to Berlin safely. We celebrated with a pair of currywursts, a trip to check out the local Primarks and LIDLs, Kate made me and Auds a sign… and then it was off to collect my official runner number for the iconic 50th Berlin Marathon 🤩

Now all I have to do is carb load this cheeky little monster ‘Audrey the stoma’ and hope she feels like running 42.2KM on Sunday 😬🤞🏽

Safe travels🌻

Peace of mind is priceless. I’m learning this lesson more and more each day 😄.

We couldn’t have got off to a better start at Heathrow yesterday. I think I might have just joined the best running pit crew in the land 😍🇬🇧

Thanks to the wonderful @BritishAirwaysHolidays team for making yesterday’s journey absolutely top notch. From calling ahead of our trip to Berlin to check all of my accessibility needs, to making sure I had a fabulous sunflower lanyard so other members of their team are aware I might need extra assistance… and taking me personally me to the gate so the whole experience was as glitch free as possible.

And by the way, this level of service is available to ANYONE who may have accessibility needs. Let me say that again…

‘EVERYONE IS WELCOME’

I LOVE THAT. Maybe a small sentence to some but an important and empowering ethos to others and something that their whole accessibility team is built on.

Thank you to our angels of the skies for getting us to Berlin safely. We celebrated with a pair of currywursts, a trip to check out the local Primarks and LIDLs, Kate made me and Auds a sign… and then it was off to collect my official runner number for the iconic 50th Berlin Marathon 🤩

Now all I have to do is carb load this cheeky little monster ‘Audrey the stoma’ and hope she feels like running 42.2KM on Sunday 😬🤞🏽

World Class 🌍

We are beyond proud to be supported by the incredible team at @BritishAirwaysHolidays as we prepare to take on the iconic Abbotts 6 Star World Marathon Majors Challenge.

Beginning in Bonny Berlin this weekend! 
Me & Audrey (my stoma) will be running & Kate will be our head cheerleader 😂

We are doing this to show what’s possible post cancer & living with a stoma. We also hope to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK & the Attitude Magazine Foundation… & maybe set some new Guinness World Records along the way.

We are so excited/nervous…and we couldn’t do any of this without the wonderful support of @BritishAirwaysHolidays. 

We were huge fans of them already, since their crew were amazing on a recent flight when Audrey decided to escape out of her stoma bag at 10,000 feet. They helped me discretely & expertly as their staff have all undertaken Ostomy awareness training. How brilliant is that? They even helped me prepare a new bag. I was so happy I could’ve cried.

Since then we’ve seen them at many LGBTQ+ events supporting our community & we know their dedication to make world travel as accessible as possible. So it was no surprise to see them at Happy Place Festival, another good place for good people.

They had the coolest tent - we popped in (just for a browse at first) but then we got talking to lovely Taylor & asked her for advice. The moment we explained about the challenge & how we’re hoping to raise as much money as possible for charity - her eyes lit up & she couldn’t have helped us more. She told the rest of the British Airways Holidays team about the challenge and they were IN 🤩🥰

Their dedication to empowering people & seeing no barriers is infectious & exactly what this challenge is all about!

We ❤️ you @BritishAirwaysHolidays! We cannot wait to travel with you tomorrow. Thank you for all your support & enabling us to show what’s possible. Helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer & celebrate those living with a stoma. You’re the reason we can concentrate on raising vital funds that will help change & save lives.

Proudly #gifted by @BritishAirwaysHolidays #BritishAirwaysHolidays

World Class 🌍

We are beyond proud to be supported by the incredible team at @BritishAirwaysHolidays as we prepare to take on the iconic Abbotts 6 Star World Marathon Majors Challenge.

Beginning in Bonny Berlin this weekend! 
Me & Audrey (my stoma) will be running & Kate will be our head cheerleader 😂

We are doing this to show what’s possible post cancer & living with a stoma. We also hope to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK & the Attitude Magazine Foundation… & maybe set some new Guinness World Records along the way.

We are so excited/nervous…and we couldn’t do any of this without the wonderful support of @BritishAirwaysHolidays. 

We were huge fans of them already, since their crew were amazing on a recent flight when Audrey decided to escape out of her stoma bag at 10,000 feet. They helped me discretely & expertly as their staff have all undertaken Ostomy awareness training. How brilliant is that? They even helped me prepare a new bag. I was so happy I could’ve cried.

Since then we’ve seen them at many LGBTQ+ events supporting our community & we know their dedication to make world travel as accessible as possible. So it was no surprise to see them at Happy Place Festival, another good place for good people.

They had the coolest tent - we popped in (just for a browse at first) but then we got talking to lovely Taylor & asked her for advice. The moment we explained about the challenge & how we’re hoping to raise as much money as possible for charity - her eyes lit up & she couldn’t have helped us more. She told the rest of the British Airways Holidays team about the challenge and they were IN 🤩🥰

Their dedication to empowering people & seeing no barriers is infectious & exactly what this challenge is all about!

We ❤️ you @BritishAirwaysHolidays! We cannot wait to travel with you tomorrow. Thank you for all your support & enabling us to show what’s possible. Helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer & celebrate those living with a stoma. You’re the reason we can concentrate on raising vital funds that will help change & save lives.

Proudly #gifted by @BritishAirwaysHolidays #BritishAirwaysHolidays

AD | I recently had the privilege of meeting Dame Laura Lee to talk about the incredible work @maggiescentres do to support those suffering with cancer, and their loved ones.

Laura Lee is being celebrated by @nationallotterygoodcauses as one of 30 Game Changers who have had an extraordinary impact through their work and organisations, with the help of National Lottery funding.

It was a pleasure to meet such an inspiring woman doing incredible work, and so special to hear how she has helped thousands like myself who have lived with cancer.

#NationalLottery30 #GameChangers #cancersupport #Maggie’s #ad

AD | I recently had the privilege of meeting Dame Laura Lee to talk about the incredible work @maggiescentres do to support those suffering with cancer, and their loved ones.

Laura Lee is being celebrated by @nationallotterygoodcauses as one of 30 Game Changers who have had an extraordinary impact through their work and organisations, with the help of National Lottery funding.

It was a pleasure to meet such an inspiring woman doing incredible work, and so special to hear how she has helped thousands like myself who have lived with cancer.

#NationalLottery30 #GameChangers #cancersupport #Maggie’s #ad

Good Tyne’s 😄

I’ve heard so many good things about the @great_run. It’s even better than I imagined. The energy, the atmosphere and most of all the people.

Thank you for an amazing time @nissanuk… and everything you do to help and empower others. You’re making the world a better place. Kate, Audrey and I are very proud to be part of your team. ❤️

Good Tyne’s 😄

I’ve heard so many good things about the @great_run. It’s even better than I imagined. The energy, the atmosphere and most of all the people.

Thank you for an amazing time @nissanuk… and everything you do to help and empower others. You’re making the world a better place. Kate, Audrey and I are very proud to be part of your team. ❤️

Ad | Ultimate Runna Buddy 😍

Thank you to the excellent team at @Runna for helping me get ready for the challenge of a lifetime.

Running the big 6! The Abbots’ WORLD Marathon Majors…all within a year & running all proudly with a stoma.

I’ll be honest, even though I’ve run marathons before, I’ve never actually understood what I’m doing. I just used to put my trainers on & run 😄🫣🙃 I couldn’t do too much as my feet were so damaged from chemotherapy. My body was also in such a bad way & quite often my stoma would be v.sore and sometimes bleed from the friction of running.

I’m now a year on from that & feeling grateful to be a year further on in my recovery. My feet are feeling better, they’re healing & little Audrey my stoma is feeling so much stronger.

It’s been INCREDIBLE to train with the Runna app. I’ve only been using it for 6 weeks but it’s absolutely transformed my approach to running both mentally & physically. It’s taught me so much, it’s made the training so varied & FUN! Can you believe it?! FUN! I’ve got a 19 mile run today & I’m actually looking forward to it 😂🤯

The app uses AI to tailor itself to your unique needs. It caters for runners of all abilities & backgrounds. It grows at the same rate as you. It’s so cool. It teaches you about different training types & runs, how to pace yourself, tips on trainers, kit, how to stay motivated & there’s a massive community of lovely people on there to spur you on when you need a boost.

I am so grateful I found it in time for this challenge. I’d started training on my own, got overwhelmed & panicked at the enormity of it all. I went too hard too quickly & ended up injuring myself. My body is still so vulnerable from what it’s been through. Using Runna I was able to calm down, be sensible, start my training again & most importantly have a strategy. Train smarter not harder. It’s been an education & a godsend!

I’m now back on track & it’s less than a month to go until Audrey & I run BERLIN. Wow! 🤩😍🎉🇩🇪 We’re super nervous but we will give this our all. Movement is our medicine. I can advocate for that for sure! Please come & join us! Check out Runna: Use code ‘ADELE’ for 2 wks free xx

Ad | Ultimate Runna Buddy 😍

Thank you to the excellent team at @Runna for helping me get ready for the challenge of a lifetime.

Running the big 6! The Abbots’ WORLD Marathon Majors…all within a year & running all proudly with a stoma.

I’ll be honest, even though I’ve run marathons before, I’ve never actually understood what I’m doing. I just used to put my trainers on & run 😄🫣🙃 I couldn’t do too much as my feet were so damaged from chemotherapy. My body was also in such a bad way & quite often my stoma would be v.sore and sometimes bleed from the friction of running.

I’m now a year on from that & feeling grateful to be a year further on in my recovery. My feet are feeling better, they’re healing & little Audrey my stoma is feeling so much stronger.

It’s been INCREDIBLE to train with the Runna app. I’ve only been using it for 6 weeks but it’s absolutely transformed my approach to running both mentally & physically. It’s taught me so much, it’s made the training so varied & FUN! Can you believe it?! FUN! I’ve got a 19 mile run today & I’m actually looking forward to it 😂🤯

The app uses AI to tailor itself to your unique needs. It caters for runners of all abilities & backgrounds. It grows at the same rate as you. It’s so cool. It teaches you about different training types & runs, how to pace yourself, tips on trainers, kit, how to stay motivated & there’s a massive community of lovely people on there to spur you on when you need a boost.

I am so grateful I found it in time for this challenge. I’d started training on my own, got overwhelmed & panicked at the enormity of it all. I went too hard too quickly & ended up injuring myself. My body is still so vulnerable from what it’s been through. Using Runna I was able to calm down, be sensible, start my training again & most importantly have a strategy. Train smarter not harder. It’s been an education & a godsend!

I’m now back on track & it’s less than a month to go until Audrey & I run BERLIN. Wow! 🤩😍🎉🇩🇪 We’re super nervous but we will give this our all. Movement is our medicine. I can advocate for that for sure! Please come & join us! Check out Runna: Use code ‘ADELE’ for 2 wks free xx

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Projects

Nissan Possibilites Project

Adele Running

Women's Health Cover Story

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up 2 Cancer (SU2C)

GREAT Love Campaign with Kate Holderness

BBC Breakfast. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month with Bowel Cancer UK.

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