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Since returning from my holidays in Australia, it’s now time to begin training for the London Marathon - and raising money.  Over the years, I’ve given voluntary sports massage to many runners and always wondered what it would actually be like to compete in a marathon.  Well, now I have that opportunity and the tables, as it were, have been reversed.  I’m sure that I will need a massage after I run past Buckingham Palace and stagger over the finish line!  Friends of mine who have competed in the London Marathon say what an especially wonderful experience it is.

So, here I am, at the outset of one of the biggest challenges I may ever undertake in running.  I have completed a number of races, including half marathons, but now realise that I have to run twice as far - 26 miles sounds like a long way!

Sadly, the reality of heart disease is predominant in my family and several members have passed away over the years, including my mum.  This has given me the motivation to keep fit and have a healthy lifestyle.  By raising money for the British Heart Foundation, I want to help make a difference to other people’s lives.

Heart disease can affect anyone of any age - 8 out of every 1,000 babies are born with some sort of heart defect.  It affects women as well as men - 1 in 3 women die each week through heart and circulatory disease.

So please help to support the British Heart Foundation through sponsoring me to run 26 miles!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure.  It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me:  the British Heart Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Many thanks for your support!

I'll let you know how I get on!

Diane
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PS:  If you would like to see how my training is going, visit my blog at:  http://www.realbuzz.com/blogs/u/Dizey/di-s-first-marathon/