Andy's Running Journey - A Work In Progress

28/08/2026

Sometimes the hardest step is the first step, so let today be the start of something new. Sign up below 👇👇👇

🏃‍♀️ Free Couch to 5K Programme this September 🏃‍♀️
Are you looking to get fit, improve your mental wellbeing and meet new people?
The popular 'Jolly Joggers' free couch to 5K programme returns to West Park on Saturday 19 September 2026. Designed for beginners, this 12-week programme helps people improve their mental wellbeing through physical activity and offers support from qualified coaches and volunteers every step of the way.

📍 Band Stand, West Park, Wolverhampton
🕙 Every Saturday at 10.15am starting 19th September
🆓 Free to attend
To get the most from the programme, participants should be able to comfortably walk for 20 minutes before joining. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

📝 Register online here 👉 https://orlo.uk/aDFfE
☎️ Alternatively call 01384 685060

04/05/2026

After some time to reflect, I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has contributed towards my fundraising.

Three marathons, a fundraising event, and months of support later I’m over the moon to say we raised a total of £3,223 for Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation

This journey has helped me grow as a person, in confidence, in belief, and in ways I never imagined. It pushed me to do things I never thought I’d do, and it gave me the courage to share my story openly.

It also allowed me to raise awareness for the incredible work the Wolves Foundation do right on our doorstep here in Wolverhampton supporting people who are struggling, offering hope, and changing lives every single day.

If by sharing my story, even one person realises that there is another way and with the right choices, the right support, and a bit of belief, you can change your life, then every mile has been worth it.

Thank you.

Andy

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

23.04.2016 ➡️ 26.04.2026

First ever parkrun ➡️ London Marathon

From a place of self-doubt, poor mental health and alcohol abuse.....…
to 10 years later finishing TCS London Marathon (marathon number 8)in front of Buckingham Palace in 3hrs and 20mins.

Proof that anything is possible if you’re willing to work for it.

30/04/2026

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-jarvis

I think I could have gone around again............
3.2k raised so far!!!! Thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏

28/04/2026

Thanks to the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation for giving me the platform to share my story.

My hope is that in doing this, I continue to grow as a person and if it inspires even just one person to make a change, no matter how big or small that improves their life, then it’s all been worth it.

I hope I can show that anything is possible if you’re willing to put in the hard work.

It doesn’t have to be marathons. It can be anything. Running is just something I found that helped me.

26/04/2026

Wow. What a day. Loved every step of this very emotional marathon. I have been so lucky to have this opportunity so my plan was to run with a smile.

Thank you to everyone who has donated. You are all absolutely incredible. I will post some more pictures and details later but well over the 3k mark today.

Its not too late to donate by using the link below 👇👇👇

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-jarvis

25/04/2026

I hate doing a "flat lay" as they call it but I thought I best do one.

We might not have had the best of season, but as our city motto says, out of darkness cometh light so let's look forward. I know that as I’ve had my own dark days, and I’ve fought hard to reach the better days I’m living now.

Tomorrow, when I take on the TCS London Marathon , I’ll be proud to wear this very special Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation shirt. Im prepared to get some abuse from the sidelines but I’m running for my city and for the projects that help people find their own light when life gets tough.

If you’re able to donate, it truly makes a difference. Every pound helps the Foundation keep changing lives across Wolverhampton.

Donation link below — thank you for backing me.

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-jarvis

25/04/2026

Firstly good luck to everyone running London marathon tomorrow but especially close friends and people I have got to know over the last 10 years. We get to do this.

Number collected, food sorted and now it's time to put my feet up in the hotel. Finally a moment to breathe before the big day tomorrow.

It’s a strange mix of nerves and excitement and now that's done I’ve already started reflecting on the last 10 years.

TCS London Marathon has never been finishing times or chasing splits, this has always been about using my personal journey to grow, to heal, and to raise awareness and funds for the incredible work the Wolves Foundation do around mental health. I have definitely grown as a person.

Ten years ago, I was in a very different place. Running gave me a way forward when life felt heavy. It helped me rebuild, find purpose, and turn some of my hardest moments into strength.

If sharing that journey helps just one person then every mile has been worth it.

Tomorrow isn’t just a marathon.

It’s a reminder of how far I’ve come, and how far we can all go when we get the right support.

If you’d like to support my London Marathon run for the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation my sponsorship link is below. Every bit of support means the world.

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-jarvis

24/04/2026

Great to join one of the Head 4 Health sessions at Molineux in the lead‑up to the London Marathon.

Amazing to share my story, but even more powerful listening to the guys share theirs.

These sessions mean so much to so many. They give people a safe space to open up, be honest, and feel supported.

Proud to be part of it.

Projects like this, and many more exist because of community support. Every pound genuinely makes a difference.

If you would like to help, my donation link is below 👇 👇 👇

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-jarvis