Dorset

About Alice

Based in Bridport, Dorset, Alice is a proud marathon runner - London 2023 for Tommy’s, with several half-marathons and a strong Park Run habit to her name.

Running soundtrack: If it’s Eminem, she’s moving.

Post-run refuel: Boiled eggs on toast. Rumour has it her partner Nick is considering getting chickens to support the training block - commitment! Nick will also be joining Alice for the final part of the marathon so they can cross the finish line together.

Alice & Nick’s Fertility Story

Alice and Nick began trying for a family in 2018 and heartbreakingly experienced five miscarriages, including one after IVF treatment.

Alice was diagnosed as a Balanced Translocation Chromosome carrier, meaning further fertility treatment will likely be needed if they continue their journey to grow their family.

Alice is passionate about sharing their story to build awareness, empathy and understanding around miscarriage and baby loss. As a career and business coach, she has created an Instagram page to support people navigating fertility struggles while balancing their careers.

You can follow her here: @headfullofjoy 

Tommy’s has always been a charity they have turned to, from the midwife support line to the reassurance that their research helps so many families facing similar challenges. This will be Alice’s third fundraising challenge for Tommy’s, with her fourth, the London Landmarks Half Marathon - taking place just two weeks later in April 2026!

The Dorset Marathon Route

The route winds around West Dorset villages, has an out and back along the old railway line and takes in nature at Powerstock Common and then heads down towards the Jurassic coast to get some sea air before heading back to where we start.

  • Start time: 10:00 AM
  • Start & Finish Location: Symondsbury Estate, DT6 6HG. Parking and toilets available.
  • If you’d like to join for part of the marathon, here are some meeting points:
  • Half Marathon Point: Powerstock Common – DT2 0EJ (Start or finish here)
  • Last 10km: Start of Old Railway Track towards West Bay.
  • Last 5km: West Bay Pier - toilets and parking available.
  • There will be three DIY aid stations along the route with drinks and snacks.
  • The finish will be back at Symondsbury Estate, followed by drinks and cake (if we make it before the cafe closes!)

Join or Support

If you have any questions or you’d like to join any part of the run, please email Alice: hello@headfullofjoy.co.uk

Not running? Come cheer instead! West Bay is a great viewing spot, you’ll see the Jurassic Coast and Alice & Olly (and team) multiple times. Approx from 1.30pm (ish!!)

Donate to Alice’s Fundraiser

Support Alice’s challenge(s) and Tommy’s vital work: https://llhm.tommys.org/fundraising/alices-fundraising-page752

Alice & Olly look forward to seeing you!

 

 

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