Jill's 1 and Only Marathon Attempt
I'm running the London Marathon for MEDICS because this is a local charity we could use any time
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
£924.57 raised of £900.00 target
17 donations
My Target:
£900.00
£924.57 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Jill-Whelan
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My story
Never thought I'd be running the London Marathon, but with my being made redundant 2012 seemed the ideal time to do it. So please sponsor me to help encourage me through the many miles I need to do in training, and in support of a worthwhile charity.
The charity I'm running for is MEDICS, which is close to my heart as it works alongside the Ambulance Service where I worked for 15 years. So, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
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19 Nov - lovely 12 mile run along the Flitch Way, furthest run since last winter. Felt good.
26 Nov - 10 miles today as having an easier week before uping my distances again
3 December - 13 miles - halfway, hooray.
10 Dec - keeping my distances up, another 12 mile run today.
13 Dec - hard 10 mile run on a Tues night in the dark, bit boring but this is what I need to do. Trying to keep my swimming and cycling going too.
2 Jan - managed 17 miles, felt great! Need to ease off now so I don't peak too soon.
12 Feb - Having eased off, am now building again - did a hard 15 miles in sub-zero temperatures, was icy in places too so a bit slow, never mind its time on feet that matters, not speed.
27 Feb - Have rotten cold so had to ease off training
7 Mar - Great training session last night. Looking forward to Silverstone Half Marathon this weekend
11 Mar - Hot and sunny weather made Silverstone hard but managed a respectable 2:05
17 Mar - My longest run ever - 20 miles, 3:30hrs - was exhausted!
My gallery 6
My updates 4
Did it! Was one of the most awesome and memorable experiences of my life. The crowds were amazing. Completed the course in 4:33. So pleased. Thank you all for your support and belief in me. Obviously my thoughts are with the family and friends of the lady who died whilst running.
All ready for the big day now. Carb loading like mad to store up loads of energy. Can't wait, really excited even though I know it's gonna hurt.
Now tapering for the big day. Can't wait to carb load next week.
Ran 22 miles yesterday (2 April), felt strong, which has given me confidence for the big day.
My charity
MEDICS
Charity Registration No. 287559
MEDICS is an accident and emergency doctor service - The Mid Essex Doctors Immediate Care Scheme -which operates under the nationwide "BASICS" organisation. MEDICS Doctors are called out by ambulance control centres to provide emergency medical intervention at road traffic accidents, airport/ rail emergencies, agricultural/industrial accidents, fires, leisure injuries and medical emergencies.
Donations 17
Hope you're having more than just jam doughnuts for dinner this evening!
Donation by Roxanne Mcnaughton on 21/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
All that preparation will have been worth it! You go girl!
Donation by Robert Brown on 21/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Jill. Hope the weather holds out for you and enjoy it
Donation by Mike & Dee on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Jill you will do brilliantly, enjoy the experience you will love it and I will be there to cheer you on! Xxxx
Donation by Diane Hornsblow on 19/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done for even getting this far Sis. Try to relax & enjoy the occasion. Will be there to cheer you on. Keep fit & well for the day. XXXX
Donation by Grace & Barry Judge on 09/04/12
£26.39
+ £6.60 Gift Aid
Very proud of you matey. Enjoy the day. Will be looking out for you. x p.s It wont be the last one!
Donation by Gillian Robertson on 07/04/12
Enjoy the day Jill. You will definitely want to do again next year! xxxx
Donation by Debbie Holt on 04/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Andree Weymouth on 02/04/12
It will be tough but I know you can do it - what a challenge and what an achievement it will be. I'll be cheering you on - My very best wishes x
Donation by Liz Joyce on 28/03/12
Half of the 10% raised by people hiring costumes from The Dressing-Up Box for the event at Traffic on Saturday 17th March 2012. Good luck Jill.
Donation by Amanda Wells on 26/03/12
£12.18
Best Wishes and Good Luck. Hope you reach your target. Jan and Kev
Donation by Kevin Reeves on 01/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Jill....hope you enjoy it!
Donation by Rosemary and Emily x on 11/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck Jill, it has been a pleasure working with you and I wish you all the best for the future. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year.
Donation by Samantha Rigg on 02/12/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck - sure those miles will fly by (I can see you have been practicing)! Great working with you. VBW
Donation by Erica Towner on 28/11/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Jill for the marathon and enjoy the day. Have really enjoyed working with you for the past 6 years Best wishes
Donation by Wendy Driscoll on 25/11/11
Hi Jill - Good Luck with the marathon! Enjoy the time off work and make the most of this opportunity to do all the things that make you feel great x
Donation by Sam Page on 24/11/11
You go girl!
Donation by Robert Brown on 12/11/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£268.57
- Offline donations£656.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£924.57
- Gift Aid£64.10
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