"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." 

11 April 2010: Just 13 days left before the BIG DAY!

Last four weeks have been pretty dramatic - I injured my left foot during half marathon in Silverstone so I was forced to rest and tried to keep my fitness levels high and not to panic by spending hours on a cross-trainer and keeping positive mental attitude. I can't wait to start racing again later this week!

I look at the journey I have taken and I can give myself a smile and a pat on the back - I've already exceeded my expectations and in the meantime I've learn many important lessons!

I'm still on target to raise £2,500 before the main event to help support the very worthy Spinal Research charity. Thank you very much for your support.

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Hello there and welcome to my fundraising page!

It means a lot to me for you to sponsor me. Not only does it mean I can run the London Marathon thus fulfilling my lifelong dream, but I can also (partly!) feel responsible for raising money for one of the most worthy charities.

Spinal Research fund research into paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. A car crash, a serious fall, or a sporting accident can happen to every one of us and a spinal cord injury can change a person's life irrevocably, in the space of an instant. Repairing a damaged spinal cord is one of the hardest challenges that medical science has ever faced but Spinal Research has played a fundamental role in the major breakthroughts that have recently been made in this field.

I hope to raise £2,500 to help support this charity. I will keep you updated on my training progress through this page, and at some point I will start counting down to race day! If you keep reading, I will have to keep training... :-)

I am so looking forward to this challenge and I hope to reach my fundraising target with your help.

Thank you very much in advance for your support!

Anna