Hey, Michaela here! Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I will be attempting to run 100km/62miles for British Lung Foundation in July 2020. 

A lot of you know my story, especially the one that has impacted a great part of my life and has made me the woman I am today (I have met most of you because of this one injury). My back has been such a barrier in my life since I injured myself 12 years ago. I have always said to my self 'I can't run that race, or play for that team' because I was scared of the repercussion of my back pain following the activity. About a month ago, I decided enough was enough and stop being so protective of myself. SO, I stupidly signed up to an Ultramarathon when I haven't even run a 5k race in 4 years. But, I wanted to be proving doctors & physio's wrong again and show all you players and clients I deal with everyday, that no matter what injury you have or pain you are suffering with, if you put your mind to something you can beat it. 

However, funnily, I didn't want to run this ULTRAMARATHON mainly for me (although I'm totally going to milk this opportunity) I am actually running for my Grandad. My Grandad is the most remarkable man, he is certainly a role model for me and I really wanted to give something back to him. He told me a little while ago that he had been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe normally. My Grandad Frank the hero he is has taken it in his stride and still at nearly 90 is doing tai chi and bowls and still walks quite some distances although COPD makes this more challenging. Grandad I love you so much and I hope I make you proud every day, because I couldn't imagine growing up without you there!

If you can even just donate a couple of pounds towards my target I would be so appreciative. I don't think I can comprehend how much this race means to me personally. 

Thank you so much, 

Michaela 

xx

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