Andy Turnbull

2025 TCS London Marathon

I've created this page because I want to make a difference. I'm inspired by the work of The Army Benevolent Fund and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in 2025 TCS London Marathon. Please help me help them by giving whatever you can using the 'donate' button. The more people that know about ABF, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

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Why the ABF?

I grew up entirely intertwined with Army life. My late dad George served his full term with the Pioneers, his dad Albert served when the country needed him, both times, his brother Fred too, and countless great-uncles I never got to meet answered the call and gave everything. Growing up, I flipped between camps in Germany and the UK (never anywhere exciting with Pioneer postings) and eventually got shipped to the Duke of Yorks Royal Military School in Dover to spend my youth getting drilled on all things sons of soldiers need to know. Although that life wasn't for me - art school is probably a far from it as it's possible to get legally - the values and standards stuck, to such a degree that my family nickname is Sgt Major, which I secretly don't mind, not a bad rank to be labelled with.
Amongst everything that my 56 years has gifted to me, I hold the the highest value for the in-built confidence and conviction that this upbringing has instilled, and, whilst not an exact mirror, the Army value set is unnervingly familiar to how I think I show up  - courage, discipline, respect for others, integrity, loyalty and selfless commitment. This is why I am running to support the ABF. 
The mission, the shared values, the inspiring purpose, the focus on supporting organisations, individuals and families who have given their all for us. Being able to give my all for my Army family is a challenge I am overjoyed to accept and I will be forever grateful to the ABF for letting me prove this.
I have entered the London Marathon ballot so many times I have lost count, never getting beyond the decision day excepting one success running the virtual participant marathon around, up and down my hilly local villages during lockdown, so this opportunity means a lot and I can't wait to get started. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Fixauto Loughborough

Wishing you every success in your very impressive challenge. Best wishes

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Neil And Rachel Martin

Good luck Andy - a great cause and a great way to support it.

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Bobblehat Ltd

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Jeff & Claire Kindleysides

Good Luck Andy! Keep pushing hard - it’s amazing what you’re doing❤️. Love Jeff & Claire

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Janine

You’ve absolutely got this! So proud…make us all proud. Love you 💙

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Ed

KIss your knees goodbye dude!

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Martin&corinne Greenwood

Good luck Andy. We wish you all the best for the day

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Ralph Scott

Best of luck Andy. I’ll be cheering you on from the sofa.

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Saffy

Good luck you will be fab !! Love the Jelleys x

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Nick & Pip Godfrey

Amazing Andy - good luck - we will be cheering you on ❤️

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Anonymous

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Simon @retail Glue

Best of luck, Andy, It's great cause, a great ambition and personal goal.

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Victoria Woodings

Best of luck for the big day Andy!

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Stewart Mason

Good luck Andy, very proud of you, love Hayley & Stewart

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Meg Vincent

YOU’LL ABSOLUTELY SMASH IT. Will be waiting at the finish line with a huge pint. Lots of love xxxx

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Matt Egerickx

Go Andy! Best of luck!

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Claire

Amazing Mr T, what an inspiration you are! Best of luck, but I know you’ll love it and smash it!! Xxxx

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Yvonne Mason

Good Luck Andy, very proud of you x

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Richard Bonner

Well done Andy!!! Amazing!!

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Roger Wightman

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India Burrettt

Go Andy, go! You’ve got this! 💪🏻

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Katharine Challinor

Fab work, you can do it! Go go go!

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Mark Westmoreland

All the best for Sunday x

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Kate Healy

Good on you Andy! Loved reading your chat by the way. Well done for all your training. Now go and enjoy the day. Will get you a pint in the Woodies when we next cross paths 🍻. Kate & Gerry x

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Michelle Pullen

Smash it Andy ! Will be chearing you on from sunny espana . Love the Pullen’s xxxx

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John Lamble

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Go Andy!

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Sara Bullock

Best of Luck Andy Keep up the training! Love the Bullocks x

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Rothley Jaggers

Good luck Andy - hope those hours on the road and recovery in the Woodies pay off

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Margeret & Derek Houghton

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Lizzie Coombes

Go Andy!! You’ll smash it!! We’ll be thinking of you! Lizzie, Nick and Henry x x

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Paul Tynan

Good luck Mr T. Good to see you out running again! 🙌🏻

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Julie Gundry

Best of Luck from all the Gundrys Andy!! Xx

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Emma Vincent

Good luck Andy! Such an amazing thing to do. Emma & Dotty x

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Richard Ashdown

Go for it Andy, you can do it!

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Clive Hunt

Best of luck AT. It’s a great thing. Bravo 👏

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Dom Bromfield

Good luck mate, a great cause! Hope to catch up soon!

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Dave H

All the best Andy and good luck!

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Shelly And Caroline

Come on Andy time to enjoy the day and get it done - trust in all the hard yards you have put in over the past months! Good luck we’ll be thinking of you xx

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Suzy Baker

Well done!

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Michael S

Enjoy the runs Señor!😜 100% confident you'll smash it💪🏼

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Clive Hunt

Best of luck mate!

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Amy Lazell

Good luck Papa Andy! You’ll smash it :) x

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Mj

Bravo et Bonne chance xx

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Julia Ryall (mcdonald)

Good Luck Andy, I managed to do this years ago and it hurt 😁, but was the best day. Enjoy it all

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Rupes

Good luck Andy Nice shoes 🤗

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Ann Roddy

Woo hoo, you’ll smash it…. Wanna borrow the lacky band gun to deal with anyone that gets in your way 😂

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Jonnie

Run old man! Run like the wind!

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Wdc Creative

All the best Andy for such a worthy cause!

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Michelle Hardy

Go Andy go! X

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Issy And John

Best of luck Andy, a brilliant challenge and charity to run for! Well done on all the miles completed so far

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Jackie Smith

Good luck Andy. Great charity and the opportunity to live out one of your dreams. Enjoy it:-)

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Pops

Excellent cause 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ smash it!

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Geoff & Helena

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Anonymous

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Ursula & Albert

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