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My story

 

Hello!

Thank you very much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Ok, so what crazy thing am I doing now?

Well on 4th Dec 2009 I am hoping to start and finish the Everest Marathon.  I've never been one to shy away from a challenge...  this is the world's highest marathon.  The start at Gorak Shep (5,184m) is close to the Everest base camp.  The finish is at Namche Bazaar (3,446m).  Over the 26.2miles there is 2,175m of descent and 437m of ascent.  Putting the obvious stresses of altitude aside, the temperatures can also vary a lot during the race, any where between -20C and +20C....

 

How did I come across it?

It all started on 14th January 2008 when I picked up a copy of The Times (yes I do read proper newspapers since I left the bank) and in my search for the sudoku puzzle ;) of the day I came across an article reporting the success of Angela Mudge (the current Women's champion and record holder) who only eats jelly babies and bounty bars when she is running endurance events - she aside has an inspiring story.  Needless to say though, I saw the picture with Everest in the background and I was captivated.  Go on a 25day trekking holiday to Nepal, get acclimatized and run a marathon down hill...  Easy.......??!


Seriously, why?

- There is the obvious chance of a lifetime to trek in the Himalayas and see Everest. 

- And I’m always looking for a new training goal, something different and challenging. 

- But more importantly, it is giving me the opportunity to make a difference and raise money for a charity, which supports the grass roots of educational and health projects in Nepal.  

Nepal is among the five poorest countries in the world.  49% of the population lives below the poverty line.  Many areas lack basic facilities like clean water, elementary education and medical facilities.  The race has been held 12 times since 1987 and it has raised more than £400,000 for Nepalese charities, with projects ranging from drug schemes, school building projects, water and sanitation systems to leprosy hospitals and dental clinics.  The smallest of donations can make a difference.  So even in these tough economic times I am asking for your support, with a huge ‘Thank you’, for a very worthy cause.


How is my training going?

Well I bought a new pair of trainers yesterday!  And I did a nice ‘hilly’ run in them today!  Seriously though, I have been working towards this event since Jan 2008.  It’s been in the back of my mind and on the top of my training programmes ever since and I’m now relishing, if not slightly apprehending the challenge, which is getting ever closer. 


Anyone coming to support me?

Yes, MAND!!!!  And I am so So SO unbelievably chuffed that I have such a fabulous friend, who is taking time off work to support me, that I’ll probably have a little weep when I cross the line and she is there ‘wooping’ and ‘cheering’!!

 
Every little bit helps and even the smallest of donations can make a difference.  So thank you again for helping me support this worthy cause.

Sammy

Total support. xx Donation by Jacques 29/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Sam Go!! good luck :o) Donation by warwick gooch 27/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Just the one marathon - is this a typo? Donation by Al, Becca & Henry xx 21/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Crazy is as crazy does! Will be thinking of you xx Donation by sian boisseau 19/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thanks for all your diet and fitness advice. You are a true Guru! Good Luck. Ros Randle Donation by Rosalind Randle 17/11/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by elizabeth thornton-firkin 15/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Sam! It will be a fantastic achievement. xx Donation by Robert & Hayley Mee 14/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Sam! Donation by Maria Whelan 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Sam!!! So impressed :-) Enjoy and good luck! Donation by Suzy McCulloch 13/11/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Sam you are amazing! Am so thrilled for you! Do us proud! Donation by Tuula Drews 04/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sam I hope you have a fantastic experience in the beautiful Himalayas. Wish I was coming too.... Donation by SARAH KILMARTIN 04/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck. If I wasn't up the duff I'd be right there with you. Honest xxx Donation by John and Amelia Were 01/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

okay so im completely in awe!!! its amazing and i love it and you rock!! nothing left to say other than Go Sam Go!! Donation by matthew shefras 29/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Denise Winton 21/10/09  

£160.00

Good luck Sam although know you will complete it come hell or high water. Don't forget to apply Vaseline in all the right places! Donation by Alex Stevens 15/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Words fail me! I am so proud of you and what you are about to achieve. Loads of love Sam Donation by Victoria Groom 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ruth Donation by Sam Ford 12/10/09  

£25.00

Libby Donation by Sam Ford 12/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Sam, I would expect nothing less from you, your mad!! Donation by Tracey Pearson and family 10/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

in a parallel universe i might do this as well but in the meantime i wish you all the luck in the world! Donation by Gavin Riordan 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

2nd place winnings from the White Hart Pub Quiz night! Donation by Bailey's Bandits 05/10/09  

£8.25 + £2.33 Gift Aid

Looks like most of your 12kg weight limit will be on jelly beans... btw I'll xply this donation 50x if Mand runs the marathon as well! Donation by Cath Webster 02/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hell if it means eating jelly babies and bounty bars everyday, I'm in! Yes you are crazy but it's a great cause. Best of luck.. Donation by Lizzie Byrne 01/10/09  

£40.00

Good luck Sam - we know you will succeed! Very proud of you :-)) Donation by Karen & John Macdonald Heaton 29/09/09  

£40.00

Donation by Cal 28/09/09  

£25.00

Do think you are bonkers but totally brilliant thing to do, good luck.... Donation by Elizabeth Collins 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck seems so inadequate....... Donation by Aimee, Dave, Beth & Joe XXxx 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wow, Sam, we are ashamed of our own slothfulness and proud of your amazing efforts in equal measure! Good luck sweetheart xxx Donation by Jo & Gavin 23/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Crazy gal. xx Donation by Shena Caine 22/09/09  

£25.00

Go Sam! Think it's amazing - u want me to knit you some gloves?! Donation by Aylish Franklin 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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