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** Update

Hurrah, I did it, and completed it in 2:00:37. It's irritating that I didn't quite get under 2 hours, but it was rather a warm day so I think that was a big factor in it!  I'm pleased to have done it anyway, and there is always next year to beat my target. ;)

Thanks to all that have sponsored me and helped me raise a very respectable sum. This page will still be accepting donations for another year if you haven't yet sponsored me but would like to. :)


** Update

Thanks to all that have sponsored me so far and enabled me to exceed my target. It really means a lot. :)  To those who haven't sponsored me yet, there's still time - even after the event! ;) 

There's only a few days to go before race day and I'm feeling prepared for it. My new trainers have been broken in, I made a 12m distance just over a week ago, and I got a good time in on a 9m on Sunday which would mean I could break my 2hr target.  So, fingers crossed that it all comes together on the day.


Early this year I had the crazy notion that rather than getting annoyed about the half marathon that goes past my house every year which requires me to move my car off the road and have limited travel around Coventry, I should say "if I can't beat 'em, I'll join em".

As you may be aware, I've done several 5km runs for charity before, but making the leap to 21km is rather a different prospect.  My training was progressing really well until I lost 4 weeks of being unable to run due to the dreaded swine flu and its after effects, and since then it's been a much steeper training curve.  Still, with only 4 weeks to go though, I'm feeling confident that I can achieve my goal.

Although my initial motivation was to run for the personal challenge of it, I'd also like to try and raise money for WWF as I've noticed that conservation & animal charities don't tend to get as much support as "people charities" from these types of events. So I thought I'd try and do my bit for the world in general! WWF's passion is safeguarding the natural world as well as tackling the global threat of climate change. For more info, visit http://www.wwf.org.uk/what_we_do/

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Thanks for donating and wish me luck!

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WWF-UK

WWF-UK

Charity Registration No. 1081247

We’re the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. And we’re building a future where people and nature thrive together. That’s why we’re passionate about sharing the planet’s resources more sustainably. Tackling global climate change. And protecting endangered wildlife.

Donations 24

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Offline donation from Rachel - thanks! :)

Donation by Michelle Shearer on 09/11/09

£10.00

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Offline donations

Donation by Michelle Shearer on 05/11/09

£70.00

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:)

Donation by Phill on 24/10/09

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Good luck with your run!! We will look out for you from our house!!

Donation by Emma Brander on 22/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Keep the money and get some new trainers :)

Donation by David McCausland on 21/10/09

£20.00

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Good Luck Michelle !!

Donation by Catherine Burns on 20/10/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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lady godiva eh, pnah! pnah!

Donation by stuart mockford on 20/10/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Michelle!

Donation by Mark Keane on 12/10/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Go Michelle! All the best on the day!

Donation by Julie Rosser on 09/10/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Viel Glueck!

Donation by James McCollom on 06/10/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Well done you and enjoy the day :)

Donation by Dave S on 06/10/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

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Good luck Michelle.

Donation by Mark Simmonds on 05/10/09

£10.00

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Menthol! :-)

Donation by Laura Porter on 03/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Michelle! xx

Donation by Ria on 02/10/09

£5.00

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Best of luck Michelle - make Mario and Zelda proud of their Mummy !

Donation by Sarah ( Little Pixie ) on 01/10/09

£5.00

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best of luck for the run :)

Donation by claire girardon on 01/10/09

£20.00

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World Wrestling Federation? Sounds like an odd charity to me! :-) Good luck though, and a very worthy cause.

Donation by Jenny Spragg on 30/09/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Good luck Michelle

Donation by ed shearer on 30/09/09

£20.00

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Good Luck on the run M

Donation by Paul B on 30/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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If you're running past your house you could call in for a cup of tea and a rest....

Donation by Joanne Lippiatt on 30/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Michelle. Don't forget to move your car before you start!

Donation by Steve (willowroolz) on 30/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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I think what you're doing is really great. I'm really proud of you.

Donation by David Shearer on 30/09/09

£10.00

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I'm so proud you're doing this :)

Donation by Tom on 30/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well, I thought I should start the ball rolling! Good luck, me! ;)

Donation by Michelle Shearer on 30/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£332.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£332.00
  • Gift Aid£45.69

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