Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
I've set up a team page as I am raising funds for two charities, Mind and Cancer Research UK. You'll see my fundraising target on the right. Your donation can really help me to acheive this goal
It is just over 4 years ago that I first set up a JustGiving sponsorship page having been coerced into running the first York 10k. I was not a runner but with the support of my 'manager', Sal, I not only acheived what I thought a respectable time, I actually enjoyed it!
I was determined to beat my 1st 10k time the following year but, at the time, had no thoughts to run any longer distance and certainly had no desire to run a half-marathon, let alone the full 26 miles; quite frankly the domain of nutters (can I say that) and masochists.
Well, having steadily increased my stamina and distance in training, last September I entered my first half-marathon. Again I acheived a respectable time and I thought, 'hmm, I actually enjoyed that too'. So, I had a new distance to aim towards improving my time for but still my views of marathon runners had not altered.
Well then, what happened? I am still a little unsure to be honest - I hadn't even been drinking. The 1st Yorkshire Marathon was announced and, on an irrational impulse, I decided it was now or never and, with the start being only a mile or so away from home, I could always duck out early!
Time has marched on and, again, thanks to my manager I am on track with my training plan. It is late August and I have just run 15 miles; it was tough and the full distance seems an unattainable (my opinion of marathon runners is now confirmed); however, my efforts will be worth it if I can acheive my fund raising target and help make a difference.
Remember: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never share them with anyone or send you unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. They'll make sure Gift Aid (an additional 25%) is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer, too. That means more money goes to the charity, faster, with JustGiving.
So please dig deep and donate now.
