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<p><span style="color: #ff1493;"><em><strong>I am 50 Years old in 2011 and to celebrate this milestone I am really excited to be running the London Marathon in aid of St Johns Ambulance.</strong></em></span></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #ff1493;">It all started in March 2010 when I joined the Womens Running Network in Penarth. Initially I joined to improve my health & fitness and to deal with the stresses of juggling life and running our furniture business 'Chicos Lifestyle Furniture' - (couldn't resist a little plug there!)</span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #ff1493;">As time progressed, so did I. Through the summer I ran 5 & 10k events with my son Scott, with the family always at the finishing line. Peter, Mum & Cerys are our dedicated supporters group, they are wonderful. </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #ff1493;">When I stop boring people about how I love running, Peter takes over! He is forever singing my praises to anyone and everyone - Oh Bless, he is so proud. XX When people take on that glazed look, you know you've gone too far...........lol </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #ff1493;">The Womens Running Network has given me the encouragement and motivation to realise my dream. Our leader Erika is so inspirational, a wonderful person, the whole group is so friendly and supportive of each other, 'Fab Run Buddies ' At our WRN Christmas party, £940 was raised towards my fundraising - I was absolutely thrilled. :-) </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #ff1493;">I completed my challenge to run the Cardiff Half Marathon in October 2010 and I am now training to fullfill my ultimate dream, Scott and I are running the London Marathon on 17th April 2011. </span></em></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff1493;"><em><strong>To celebrate my 50th birthday with me and to support me in achieving my dream, please, please dig deep and help me raise money for this worthwhile cause. </strong></em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff1493;"><em><strong>Your support and donations will make a difference! </strong></em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff1493;"><em><strong>Thank You xx</strong></em></span></p>
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