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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
Having missed the first 6 weeks of my  16 week  training schedule due to foot problems, a second marathon was not looking promising ( I guess my body was groaning at the prospect- I decided not to listen). After lots of Physio I am now back on track and raring to go. I finished my longest training run of 22 miles yesterday
( through snow and wind!) and with three weeks to go am now starting to taper, thank goodness.

Deciding which charity to run for was not difficult. Just over a year ago, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. He is not alone, over 700,000 people in the UK have dementia. More than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years, over one million people will have dementia, soaring to 1.7 million people by 2050. The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. The funds you will help to raise will enable the Society to continue its work to provide information and support for people with all types of dementia and those who care for them. The Society runs quality care services, funds research, advises professionals and campaigns for improved health and social care and greater public understanding and awareness of dementia.
Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

To make it a little more exciting whilst you are watching from the comfort of your armchair, please have a guess at my finishing time. Whoever guesses closest will win a piece of Fiona Rae Jewellery. Just leave your estimate in the comment box or email me if you forget. My time last year was 4hrs 6mins 14sces. Please check below to make sure that your time hasn't already been spoken for as there is only one prize!!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Christine Lea: 3. 58, Kate Montgomery 3. 40, David and Perpe, 3.55 10secs
Mel 3.43 22sec, Annabel 3.54, Bill Gunn 3.56 14sec, Pauline 3.49, Christopher and Deb 3.55, Alison 3 .59 10sec ,Nick  3.49 27sec, florence 3.57, mum and dad 3.56 36sec, Orla 4.04 14, Rowan Janet 3.57 14, Katie 3.51 24, Dan 3.44 15
,jill 3.50 30, thanks for your support.

Fiona

Training update: Missed my last run of 12 miles this weekend as felt a bit under the weather. All rested and feeling better today will try to run 6miles Monday to make up for it.

Wed 9th Did my last run today, raring to go now. Got my number  7322- all ready and getting excited. Fingers crossed for the weather! Latest forecast looking good.

Finished in 3.50 53 so really pleased. Congratulations to Jill who gave the closest time with 3.50.30. She wins the Jewellery. Huge thanks to everybody who has sponsored me to date.  Fiona

Big well done Donation by Conor O'Brien 27/05/08  

£20.00

congratulations fantastic time well done Donation by mary & bill Burden 06/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations from Robert and Hannah Salisbury Donation by Lord Salisbury 25/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well Done; fantastic time! Donation by Jack Williams 17/04/08  

£20.00

Take tomorrow off - well done Donation by Tanya Link 13/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You go girl!! Donation by Pete & Jane 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Anywhere near 3:30? Who was chasing you? :-) Well done Donation by Pete L 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoyed it!!! Now big dish of pasta, eh?! Donation by Cristina Rodwell 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope we win! 4:01:50 Donation by Beth and Ellie 12/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Hope the run goes really well and good luck! I'm sure you'll do it all. Donation by Elena Novell 12/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Hugest best of luck and lots of love xxx 4 hours 2 mins and 10 secs. xxxxX Donation by epm 12/04/08  

£50.00

Good luck tomorrow. 4 hrs oo mins and 13 seconds Donation by sandra hudson 12/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

We are so impressed, again! All the best and hope the weather holds for you! 4 hrs 1min 4 sec Donation by Rose and Rob 12/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck strange exercise loving lady. 3 hrs 56 mins 14 secs Donation by Rowan, Janet and Adam 12/04/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good luck honey! We're all very proud of you - again! 3.58 and 32 secs Donation by Tom, Alex, Tony and Julia 12/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck - am well impressed (again). 4hrs 6mins 14secs Donation by Adam Wheelwright 12/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wish you all the luck in the world. Our thoughts and love will be urging you on. 3.56 36sec Donation by mum & dad 12/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go girl ! best of luck ! 3 hrs 54 mins Donation by Katie 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will look out for you..am guessing 3.56.30 Donation by Tony Power 12/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

and this is hoping that Fiona does a really great marathon (anag) O lots of stamina, high patronage ,ends as a day to relish," Ran it! " 4.04.44 Donation by Ann and Bill 12/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We will be cheering you on! Very best of luck - our guess is 3h57m30secs. Donation by Clare, Mark, Emily & Olivia 11/04/08  

£30.00

Wishing you good running weather and a strong tail wind! 3hrs 56mins 12 secs Donation by Sheila McDonald 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Whatever you do, don't carry a torch! Donation by Alex 10/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best of luck Fiona. Hope its a nice cool day. We guess 3hr 59min 19sec. Donation by Chris Rosemary and Emma 10/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Wish you best of luck from Tokyo. Admirable determination. 4 hours 2 mins10 sec. Donation by Eunice & Adeline Kwok 10/04/08  

£50.00

3 hrs 45 - It would take me 3 years! Donation by Karen, Mike, Lucy, Zoe + Alex 09/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Fiona, we are very proud of you Donation by Debbie Simmons 09/04/08  

£25.00

Don't go out too fast ! Best of luck. Donation by Andy B 09/04/08  

£25.00

Best of luck -you're absolutely MAD! 3hr55min55sec Donation by Jane & Patrick O'Sullivan 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck loon bag! 3h49m30s. Donation by Alan Levy 09/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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