My story

Had a few weeks of injury to my left foot. Ran the marathon yesterday, well I actually only ran the first 10 miles and then after some first aid to my right knee walked the remaiing 16 miles. Completed the marathon in 6 hours and 20 minutes so pleased with this and my medal is just beautiful - the whole journey has been awesome and I met some very special people along the way.

Have continued training but have just been through a little blip - sore knees and a bit tired. Back on track now - planning an 18mile run on Saturday then watching my friend, Sue, run the London marathon on Sunday. Fundraising has to take on a new meaning now - 2 car boot sales to be undertaken and ask a few more people to give some money!!!!!

 Did it!!!! 20 miles in 3 hours and 50 mins. Not so bad - a few miles and a couple of times were I thought OMG what am I doing. But the end was exhilirating and I cannot believe that I made it. Even legs felt ok afterwards - 26.2 now feels within reach :)

 

Well half way through the month and training going well - completed the Bath half last week in 2 hours 33minutes and this week Banbury 15 in 2 hours and 36 minutes (and no I did not run the last two miles in 3 minutes). Banbury is so hilly you would not believe it - legs sore now!!!!!!! Not sure about next week - 20 miles seems so far. Will soon be able to run from home to work.

 

March looks like being an exciting and busy month. This weekend - 12 mile run, 11th - Bath half marathon, 18th - Banbury 15, 25th Hemel Hempstead 20 mile run, and at the end of the month the chance to go to the new olympic stadium and watch one of my running friends Toni run a five mile run ending in the stadium. Oh my god and a full diary at work :) Might need a holiday after that lot!!!!!

 

Its now February and my training is going ok but 26.2 miles still seems impossible. I am up to 10 miles on my long run and it felt good. My average week at the moment is about 17miles. Next hurdle is the Bath Half marathon (hoping to really enjoy it and get the motivation to go on and double the distance)

Thanks to those of you who have already sponspored me :)

Jackie

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am training hard to run 26.2 miles for the first time ever. yes I am going to run a marathon.

I have worked alongside Restore and feel that as an organisation they have been invaluable to many people in supporting them to recover from their mental illness, particularly supporting people to return to or to gain work. This is so important to ensuring good mental health. 

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Thank you for any support that you can give

 

Jackie

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Restore is an Oxfordshire mental health charity that supports people with their recovery, to become more active and get back into work. We provide a safe, supportive environment which encourages positive change.

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To get to 500

Donation by Jackie Thomas on 10/06/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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from the donations tins

Donation by Jackie Thomas on 02/06/12

£29.72

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From all those people at work who donated on my sponsorship form. Thank you.

Donation by Jackie Thomas on 02/06/12

£135.00

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Donation by Mum on 27/05/12

£10.00

Donation by angela Mcdowall on 27/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

Donation by willie keith on 26/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Jackie Go Jackie What a great thing to do.

Donation by Cath McDowell on 01/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jackie... let us know your time and how much you raise for such a great charity!!!

Donation by ann esain on 30/04/12

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I hope your feet won't entirely disappear like poor Superman here ;) Good Luck Jackie, I am very impressed

Donation by Sally Jones on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic job, Jackie - stay focused on the end goal and you will be there before you know it!

Donation by Sharon Fennell on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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well done jackie! embrace the pain, thats why you are doing this!!! awesome.

Donation by david dorward on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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tHE CAPE WILL MAKE YOU GO FASTER remember to do your back exercises daily I have a tame podiatrist if you feet need rebuilding afterwards

Donation by Caroline G on 17/04/12

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Hi Jackie hope the rest of the training goes well and best of luck on the day ! I'm sure you'll make it to the end !

Donation by Julie Rice on 05/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Jackie That's great you are doing the marathon hope it goes well and will hear your news Love Sandra x

Donation by Sandra Fernite on 08/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jackie. What a great sense of achievement and pride you can feel when its all over!

Donation by Emma Summers on 08/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck jackie let me know how you go

Donation by tom birmingham on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Jackie!

Donation by Stefan Schuller on 26/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I will be on the finishing line with a big HUG. You will be the one who loves it. The miles ahead will be fun my lovely friend. Sue x

Donation by susan hastings barnes on 13/02/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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I think you need to buy some new trainers first Jackie looking at the ones on your profile!! Good luck with it. Wendy x

Donation by wendy baker-blaylock on 09/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£510.72
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£510.72
  • Gift Aid£84.00

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