My name is Mark. In 2026 I’ll be running my first ever marathon, the London Marathon, in memory of Yasmine McClory and to raise money for the foundation created in her name.

Yas was my girlfriend. She was pregnant with our first child when she passed away. After losing her, I started running as a way to cope. It gave me space to think, to grieve, and to feel close to her.

Since then, running has become something deeply personal. Taking on the marathon is a huge step. It’s going to be an enormous challenge, physically and mentally. I’ve set myself the goal of finishing in under three hours, and it’s going to take a lot of training and determination to get there.

I’ve done events like Tough Mudder before but this is different.

If you’re able to support in any way, by donating, sharing this page, or simply sending a message, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for reading. This one is for Yas, for the future she didn’t get to have, and for our future together that was taken too soon.