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My story

 

Dear Friends,

My dream for many years has been to run the London Marathon and 2010 is going to be my year! Mad?, some say! Excited? Very! I wish it could be under different circumstances but hey, at least I'm running! Talking of running, has anyone seen that crazy woman running around Petts Wood with the double buggy??

There is so much I could say about what happend to me last year but to be honest I find it hard to put into words.  In short, after emergency spinal surgery last year (whilst 6 months pregnant with Emilia), I have been left with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), which is a form of spinal nerve damage and this is why I have decided to run for the Spinal Injuries Association. 

What is CES? Up until my operation I had never heard of it either! I found the following website helped me and my family understand the effects of this awful syndrome and in order to raise awareness of CES, I am asking that you please check it out http://www.caudaequina.org/definition.html

So now you can see how lucky I am to still be able to walk let alone run, and, running I have been. Along with my sister Sammi, I have joined my local running group, Petts Wood Runners. We meet a couple of times a week running around Petts Wood and beyond and have regular 5k time trials, stamina training and of course there is the Petts Wood 10k. I am planning on entering at least one half marathon and a couple more races before the big day. You can check out my times on their website http://www.pettswoodrunners.co.uk/.  The hill and stamina training is a bit of a killer but I'm loving it and of course, I can now eat as many chocolate bars as I like without feeling guilty! Our dustman look at lot happier lately too as the bottle box seems considerably lighter!!

Once I get they hang of "blogging" I hope to keep you all updated.

I thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

 

Emma "Forest" Doyle x

 

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Good luck Em , We're right behind you!! Donation by Jen & Mike Bradsell 24/11/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck. From-Hermann & Irene Boeddinghaus Donation by Jason Doyle 09/11/09  

£40.00

Hi Emma, wishing you all the very best for the big day, great on you ! x Donation by Jack Saisi 04/11/09  

£50.00

Good luck Emma from the Henrys Donation by Karen and Kevin 01/11/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good Luck Emma - and get Jason to buy you some new Clare Rayners - looks like you need em!! Donation by Alistair Coyne 30/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Emma Donation by Laura Mansfield 29/10/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Keep on running Em - I'll be there cheering you on Love Keigh xxx Donation by Keighley Miklewicz 28/10/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!! You're a brave girl. Donation by SUSAN LAMS 28/10/09  

£25.00

Good Luck ! Donation by Neil Garrett 28/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Emma Donation by Mike Hannibal 23/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Very best of luck. Donation by James Costa 22/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Dear Emma, Good luck - we shall be cheering you on from the comfort of our sofa!! Georgina, Brian, Amy and Jessica xxxx Donation by Brian Tomkins 19/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I'm happy to help look after the kids if you wanna drag Jay off the sofa and join in with your training ! Donation by Danny Smillie 19/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck and a great cause Donation by Nick Salt 16/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck on the day Donation by A Hall 14/10/09  

Best of Luck Emma xx Donation by Angela Hodgson 14/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done sis, we're are all so very proud of you! 'R' Forest 'R', PWR Rule !! x Donation by Sammi Mason 13/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Emma - I'll be over for the end of race celebrations!! Love From Aunty Fartina and The Girls Donation by Lamppost Leaner.... 09/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck with the run. Hope you beat your target. Donation by Tiran Nersessian 09/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you the very best of luck with the training and the run. Donation by Adam Holliman 08/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck with it, can't believe you've come so far! Donation by Liana Young 08/10/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Another challenge - As if 3 babies and married to J isn't enough ! Good on ya, best of luck from the Irish side of the Clan xx Donation by Lorraine Duffy 08/10/09  

£20.00

Paul, Jessie and I will be with you in spirit on the day. No doubts that you will be FAB-U-LOUS. XXXX Donation by Lesley Doyle 07/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good for you and the best of luck Donation by Richard Knights 07/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dear Emma, Wishing you all the very best on the big day ! Donation by Paul Cooklin 07/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck with the run Donation by Tom Gentleman 07/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Run for it. Donation by Andrew C 07/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Emma - pop in for a cup of tea on the way round, it'll only delay your finish by 5 minutes Donation by Rene Chinnery 06/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Emma Donation by Jackie Ginty 06/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Girl, Go... Donation by J&C 06/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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