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My story

 

The Brathay 10 Marathons in 10 Days Challenge

What will I be doing - Running the marathon distance of 26.2 miles once a day for 10 days in succession.

When - from Friday 8th May 2009 through to Sunday 17th May, the day of the Brathay Windermere Marathon.

Where - the course is around Windermere, which is the largest lake in England, starting and finishing at Brathay Hall.

Who - I will be joining 14 other mad fools who have also been inspired to take up the challenge in 2009.

How - after many, many months of training, just by taking "one step at a time", supported by a fantastic team of family, friends and Brathay staff.

Why - I wanted a challenge and boy have I got one now!

Having been totally inspired by the achievements of previous 10 in 10 runners and especially Steve Edwards (World Record Holder), I believe I have the determination, commitment, self motivation, mental strength and of course, "Welsh Passion" to take on the challenge. With the new confidence and self-belief that losing a lot of weight brought I couldn't wait to start my journey. If I can complete this challenge I believe I can do anything.

Being in the privileged position of working for Brathay Hall Trust, a truly inspirational organisation, I am fully aware of the difference that we make to the lives of the disadvantaged children and young people who are lucky enough to have a Brathay experience. We help to give them the skills and confidence to make positive choices for their futures.

Is my Challenge worthy of your hard earned money?? I hope so and I am grateful for any donation, however large or small.

The money I raise will be used to benefit a group of local children and young people who live in the Furness Area.

If you are interested in following my progress up to and including the Challenge please visit my blog at www.10in10-alyson-knowles.blogspot.com/ 

Thank you so much! Diolch yn fawr! 

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heard about you from Lucy Barton. Amazing achievment.. well done. Donation by Sandra Oates 19/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Amazing.....inspirational! Donation by Nicola Jackson 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

10p/mile seems a bit thin...so a DD to Brathay will follow. Fantastic Aly, well done. Thanks for showing yourself! It is/you are terrifying and brill! Donation by Steve Grice 27/05/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

what an amazing woman! well done!! Donation by gill ketch 21/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Truly inspirational story. You should write a book. I'd buy it! Donation by Liz Minton 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

£90 per marathon plus a £100 bonus for doing them all! You are an inspiration to so many. Well done and thank you. DS Donation by David Sulzberger 20/05/09  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic to see you cross the line Aly - an absolutely awesome achievement! (Ref. comment on 10 Nov - maths was never a strong point!) Donation by Scott Umpleby 19/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done and congrats on completing the challenge, you are truly inspiring and I am in awe x Donation by Colette Porter 19/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A very strange amount, but we both know the highly complex mathematical process behind it! Donation by Mark Birtwistle 18/05/09  

£102.30 + £28.85 Gift Aid

Go girl - go Donation by Andy and Lesley 17/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Inspirational lady, when you look back you'll see how huge what you achieved was Donation by Andy & Trish 16/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Glad to support you and your very worthy cause. Ceryl has been shouting about you doing this! Very impressive Donation by Louise Dunbar 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

go Aly go....so great to see you on the road. xxxx Donation by sulwen 14/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best of luck Aly, it's a marvellous effort for a great cause. Well done. Donation by Paul D 14/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Pleased to support you, Notified by Paul Dearden Donation by Paul McMullen 13/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm Speechless (for once) you are truly amazing 'Aly from the Valley'......GO GIRL!!!! Donation by Ceryl Bateman 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Only 5 more to go, good luck Aly Donation by Mike Nelson 13/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Keep running! Good luck. Donation by Carron Joyce 13/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You have done so well in your preparation for this Aly, anything else you meet will be a doddle! Donation by Adrian Kwasnicki 12/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration to us all Donation by John Lee 11/05/09  

£750.00 + £211.54 Gift Aid

Donation by Rosie Naish 09/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Pob hwyl Alyson. Donation by Phil Whiting 09/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Aly Donation by Gary 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Paul Hampson 07/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

This will be a bloody fantastic achievement Al. I take my hat off to you! xxx Donation by Eleanor 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run forest run! Donation by Jill Dawes 30/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

That's what was in the jar Aly. Will be with you in spirit all the way - well for one of them at least! P x Donation by Phil Chapman 17/04/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Fantastic inspiration, can't wait to cheer you in over the finish line. Good luck! Donation by Paula Lernelius 15/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you Donation by Emma Warhurst 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Mavis Posnett 07/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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