I Know I Said I Wouldn't, but....

Last year I ran the 5k Race for Life in order to raise money for Cancer Research.

Thanks to people's generosity I raised over £400.  I then said 'Don't worry I won't be harassing people for sponsor money next year.'  I didn't want to be waving a sponsorship form at everyone, all the time.

However, one of my friends has breast cancer and has asked people to run this year's Race for Life.  There is also another girl in our town, also very young, suffering the same disease.  Locally their friends have done a massive amount, organising events to raise money for Cancer Research.  It seems surly not to politely request sponsorship to aid this good (and now more personal) cause.

I am running two races this year.

The Great Manchester Run (10k)

and

Heaton Park's Race for Life (5k)

If you would like to sponsor me, please click on one of the links on this page.  I will be very grateful for any amount, however small.  Every but makes a difference.

Thanks For the Donations

I completed the Race for Life on Sunday.  I was amazed to beat my 'Personal Best' by over 6 minutes.  I came in on 30 minutes 59 seconds.  A near miracle for me!

Best of all I managed to collect sponsorship of £355 With the added bonus of Gift Aid for UK taxpayers the total donated to Cancer Research will be £439.62  To all those sponsored me and spurred me on with their good wishes I am extremely grateful.  You all helped make it worthwhile.  I expected to struggle to reach £150 in sponsorship.  People's generosity was amazing.

I need to give a give a mention to the 'Get Running (Couch to 5K)' app which started me on my journey. http://splendid-things.co.uk/getrunning/ Starting from not having run since forced to at school was daunting.  This app helped get me going.

I started off my training on the treadmill and moved onto the roads when I'd gained a little running fitness.  I don't think you'll get me back on a treadmill unless the weather demands it.  It's so much more free and refreshing running outside.

Thanks to Mum and Dad for spurring me on on the day.  The biggest thanks of all have to go to my husband Dave.  He's given me nothing but support from the day I started.  Handing out advice, nudging me on when I got all pathetic and whined.  Helped plan my routes and ran with me on my training runs whilst ignoring the fact that I was sometimes less than charming whilst struggling.  I couldn't have done it without him.  To have him there as I crossed the finish line meant the world.

Well , next year I'm hoping to double my distance.  Don't worry though I won't be boring you all throughout that training ;-)

Plea for Sponsorship.

I have signed up to do the local Race for Life.  It is a 5k, women only run to race money for the Cancer Research Charity.  http://www.raceforlife.org/

If anyone would like to sponsor Cancer Research through me please do so via the widget below.