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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.This is for my friend Nicky - click "Read More" for details.

 The Coastal Challenge Series is the Ultimate 7x7x7 Challenge (7 courses, 7 stunning locations, 7 months). The goal WAS to complete 7 of the toughest marathon courses in the in 7 consecutive months. 

Exmoor (22nd May) We've FINISHED!!!
Boy - was that last one hot!! They obviously saved the best till last - fantastic scenery throughout and some really tough climbs. At least there was some shade along the way - otherwise we would have melted. 8 hours 34 minutes made this one the longest struggle so far. Thankfully there was a lovely cold river by the finish .... just right for laying down in to cool off. Thanks so much to everyone for your support.

Cornwall event (24th April) - only 1 left to complete now! Scenery was fabulous and weather perfect - it was overcast and misty during the afternoon so it was cooler than many places in England. The first 13.5 miles was spent clambering over rocks along the coastal path so running was tricky, to say the least. Hence Kathy and I took 5hours to complete the first half. Thought we were going to be out all night!! The second half meant we could run again so we picked up some time but still our slowest marathon of the series - 8 hours 17 minutes.

Pembrokeshire event (27th March) - 5 down, 2 to go. Our luck is holding with the weather - it was a glorious day. Just a shame that the tide was too far in when we started. This forced us to negotiate a rocky climb to escape the sea. With a fair amount of sand and salt water in our shoes, the next 26.5 miles scrubbed it into my toes so my feet suffered badly from the abrasive action. Not a pretty sight! Fastest time to date - 7 hours 27 minutes.

South Dorset event (27th February) - HALF WAY!! 4 down, 3 to go. The recent wet weather made this event extremely slippery and muddy. In many places we were running through ankle deep runny mud; in others we were reduced to a slithering walk. Thus this was our longest - 8 hrs 1 minute! At least my back recovered ok from Portland. We were lucky with the weather as the forecast of showers and strong wind never really materialised.

Portland event (23rd January) - 3 down, 4 to go. Chesil Beach was the tough part of this event. We had to do 2 laps of Portland, each loop culminating in 1.5 miles of Chesil Beach. Our quickest so far - 7 hours 31 minutes. Since the event I have been suffering with my back so unable to run for just over a week. Following a couple of trips to the chiropractor it will hopefully remain ok for South Devon.

Gower event (5th December) - 2 down, 5 to go. This one was made particularly challenging by the heavy rain, cold mist and slipery conditions over the last 10 miles. Completed in 7hrs 55 but this wasn't a marathon it was 28 miles instead!Fantastic beaches and lovely countryside. Took several hours to thaw out afterwards.

Charmouth event (7th November) - It was exhausting - took 7hrs 46 to complete the 26.4 mile course. Beautiful scenery and weather was kind. We weren't last either. 2 people behind us.

Nicky was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in spring 2009. She has gone through some tough treatment. She is very keen to support the current exciting research into causes and treatment for this cruel disease.

Some extracts from the Challenge’s web site describes it as …

•           “The most exciting trail running challenge in the ”

•           “Seven of the toughest courses in the ”

•           “The challenge requires preparation, commitment, strength and determination.”

Full information about the event(s) can be found at http://www.endurancelife.com/.

I am paying full costs for the event, travel and accommodation, so all funds raised for the Breast Cancer Campaign will be passed directly to them. I hope that you will be able to support me. I look forward to sending you an update on how it’s going. Fingers crossed that the winter’s not too harsh.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you so much for your support !

Caroline
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From Chris and Geoff Harris Donation by Nicola Musson on 19/06/10

 
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Well done Caroline a real inspiration and a fantastic cause, Julia and Sparky Donation by Julia Park on 02/06/10

 
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An amazing achievement Caroline, well done. Anne and Dave, Suffolk CTC Donation by anne dodds on 01/06/10

 
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...you're a star for a great charity- run your legs off Caroline...!?# Donation by Bill Collins on 31/05/10

 
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Well done Caroline a fiver per Marathon. Donation by Mike morley on 21/05/10

 
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good luck for the next ones! well done for the ones already completed! xXx Donation by Lucy May on 15/04/10

 
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Good Luck for all your events. Donation by Tony D'Italia on 04/04/10

 
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No Dieppe again this year, so double hugs next time. xx Donation by John and Denise on 25/03/10

 
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Good luck for the next events Caroline Donation by Pamela Jones on 19/03/10

 
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Donation by Pete & Lisa Mitchell/Colombo on 11/03/10

 
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Good luck Donation by Steven Whipp on 22/02/10

 
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Well done Caroline, it's a good cause. You'll need to stand in cold water more often for recovery. xx Donation by Andy Ward on 09/02/10

 
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thanks for doing this - and for Dieppe Donation by John Charles Barraball on 07/02/10

 
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Well done on the races so far, and good luck for the one's to come. Donation by John Nicholson on 30/01/10

 
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Caroline. It's great that you give your support in this way while we just put our feet up during this cold winter. Well done. Donation by MiMo on 10/01/10

 
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Mad, brave, fabulous - who could I be talking about?............. Donation by Hils on 09/12/09

 
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2 down 5 to go! Well done! Think you have earnt a donation now!!! Donation by Penny Warwick on 07/12/09

 
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good luck and thankyou love Caroline x Donation by caroline on 22/11/09

 
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Just to do what you have already done is a fabulous achievement. Well done and good luck, Catriona Donation by Catriona Morrison on 13/11/09

 
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Have a wonderful time, Caroline, enjoy yourself and slow down to give the others a chance. Lindsey and Dan. Donation by Dan Ashdown on 06/11/09

 
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just confirmed what I've always known - lovely but mad! Good luck, Caroline x Donation by Barb on 02/11/09

 
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I can't thank you enough for doing this for me. You kindest amazingest generous crazy maddest person I know....Go go go! Donation by Nicky on 01/11/09

 
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Good luck Caroline! - no doubt you are cycling to all the events... ;-) For my sis-in-law Judith and remembering our friend Carol Needham Donation by Elizabeth Claire Newman on 01/11/09

 
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Good luck Caroline Donation by Carol Evans on 01/11/09

 
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Well done Caroline Donation by Richard Thomas on 01/11/09

 
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