Updated on Oct 24th 2011 at 1:09 PM from the JustGiving API

I bloody did it!!! Thanks to everyone for your support - it really made the difference :-)

Updated on Oct 21st 2011 at 8:45 PM from the JustGiving API

Can I change my mind please ;-)

Updated on Oct 16th 2011 at 11:26 AM from the JustGiving API

Nerves are really kicking in now. 7 days and counting!

Updated on Oct 12th 2011 at 6:50 PM from the JustGiving API

Road closure warning signs are up - just 10 days to go now!

Updated on Oct 7th 2011 at 7:42 AM from the JustGiving API

My race pack has arrived - very excited!!

Updated on Sep 30th 2011 at 5:22 PM from the JustGiving API

Managed a 10 mile run this morning in excruciating heat. So very proud of myself and my friends for not giving up. :D Legs are objecting now though!

Updated on Sep 27th 2011 at 11:41 AM from the JustGiving API

Bought new running shoes *whoot*. Very excited. :D

Updated on Sep 26th 2011 at 10:36 AM from the JustGiving API

Ran 4.3 miles last night - really struggled but the thought of the large glass of Shiraz waiting for me spurred me on. Hopefully my short run tmw will be easier as I've an 11 mile run planned for Friday. Blimey.

Updated on Sep 25th 2011 at 9:47 AM from the JustGiving API

Starting to feel a bit better after a virus that left me as weak as a kitten. Going for a short run later to get my training back on track. It's difficult to get my head around the fact that in just 4 weeks I'll be at the start line waiting to run 13.1 miles!

Updated on Sep 14th 2011 at 10:22 AM from the JustGiving API

Received my RfA running vest which has brought home how much the fundraising side means to me so will be going all out to raise some more dosh today. Feeling positive - had a fabulous run last night. 4.3 miles but really pushed myself on time coming in at just over an average 11 mile (very quick for slowcoach here). Was on such a high afterwards! Gx

Updated on Sep 10th 2011 at 6:40 PM from the JustGiving API

Successfully completed a 9.5 mile run today. On schedule to run 13.1 miles in just 6 weeks time. Eek!!!

Updated on Sep 6th 2011 at 2:32 PM from the JustGiving API

Completed a 4 mile run on Sunday evening - not the greatest distance but by far the longest I've ever run on my own. Plus I think I've got on top of a painful blister that made me abandon an 8 mile run after 5.6 miles last Thursday. Out again tonight with KHRC - standard 4.3 run but I'm going to try to get my speed up slightly. Next run is Thursday when it's supposed to be 10 miles! We'll see how I get on but if I pass 8 miles I'll be very chuffed indeed. x

Updated on Sep 1st 2011 at 3:05 PM from the JustGiving API

Preparing myself for an 8+ mile run later this eve. Would be fab if I managed to run the whole distance.

 

Hello lovely people.

Some of you already know I've been giving this running malarky a go having not really exercised at all since school. I only started running in January this year with the help of Kings Heath Running Club when I couldn't even run once around Kings Heath Park (0.5 miles). But I've persevered and so far it's all going okay. Well okay most of the time. :D 

I'm never going to be the fastest or the sleekest runner but my health has undoubtedly improved and I have made some fab friends who let me jibber jabber away at them whilst I haul my sorry backside across the distance.

Anyhow, to complete a half marathon would undoubtedly be a huge achievement for me but I'd really like to go one better and raise some money in the process for a fantastic charity called Resources for Autism.

Resources for Autism provide practical services for children and adults with an autistic spectrum condition and for their families and carers.

I have a six year old child with autism, (always happy to chat about the subject) and the support that this charity provide to the families they look after is invaluable. Every penny given will be very much appreciated.

Many thanks all. x