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My story

 

Here I am doing the London Marathon for the fourth time, the difference is that I am fourteen years older and a good stone....heavier.  I had wanted to run another marathon in my 50th year but life got in the way and I took a break.

I find myself running again, perhaps not as gazelle like or as nimble on my feet as before but it keeps me in shape and sane. It takes more effort and determination but thanks to my running buddies it is enjoyable and believe or not good fun.  Check out the pic opposite, an eight mile training run and the water was freezing.

I have chosen to raise money for Connect, a national charity that supports people with aphasia.  Aphasia is a communication disability and is commonly caused by a stroke, it affects people in various ways and to different degrees.  I had not heard of Connect until recently and I am sure many other people have not heard of them either, so I thought I would take this opportunity to raise their profile as well as raising some money for them.

I am extrememly nervous, 26 miles a very long way especially on foot.  I am going to need all the encouragement, support and kind words you can find and I also need you to DIG DEEP particularly down the sides of the sofa, in your pockets, handbags, rucksacks, under the bed, in the penny jars and those squares of plastic. 

Thank you for your support

Jan

I finished, a little disapointed with my time but I got over the finishing line in just over 5 hours.  The weather was great for the spectators but I found it a little too hot and I was so grateful for the showers on route. The crowds were amazing as always and the atmosphere is next to none.  Complete strangers urging me on, telling me to keep going, the kids wanting high 5's.  There were people offering orange slices, which I really enjoyed, jelly babies, jaffa cakes, lollipops, mini mars bars and haribos being handed out throughout the course.

Needless to say I slept well and apart from feeling tired with a few aches here and there I feel fine. 

Will I do another one.....................watch this space.  Most of you know that I like a challenge but I wonder whether I should stick to half marathons, 10 milers, 10k.  It was an experience.

Thanks to everyone for sponsoring me and wishing me well.

Well done - sponsorship money well spent! Donation by Sue & Iain 12/06/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

You done well girl! Donation by Nicola Brooms 01/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

BRILLIANT! WELL DONE. Donation by Marigold 25/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done jan Donation by citypets 20/05/09  

£100.00

Well Done! Donation by Dorothy Weeden 30/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Janet, it looked kind of warm in London. We looked for you when we watched the highlights on T.V. but no luck. Love Sheila and Barry xx Donation by Sheila and Barry 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by John 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Julie & Simon 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jan - love Deb, Gerry & Shush x Donation by Deb, Gerry & Shush 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Its only the first 26 miles that hurts!!! We will all be supporting you on the day love Thirza and the Johns xxx Donation by Thirza 21/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

I know you and the girls can do it, Jan! You've been so great in training and a real inspiration. Donation by Karen Ball 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jan, I am sure you'll do it. Last year your tips helped me a lot! I hope it rains... Donation by Ufuk 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you make look so easy as in the photo Good Luck Donation by Les and Den 15/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

There must be easier ways to raise funds for charity! Donation by Pam 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Looking forward to catrching up with you after a successful run. Best wishes, Diane and Jan Donation by Diane and Jan 13/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Crazy Woman!! But then anyone who runs a marathon needs their head read :-) Good Luck! Donation by Wendy & Vernon 01/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

rather late than never-was in Nepal...hope marathon went well lol C&A Donation by Catrin & Anne 29/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Go Go Jan! Easy peasey for you and you know it. Enjoy it xx Donation by Sarah Scott 22/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you can do it! Donation by Agustin 18/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Jan, can't say i am envious? Donation by Debbie Coe 18/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jan Donation by Peter exton 17/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Donation by Debbie 10/03/09  

£10.00

Fantastic goal, Jan - let us know your number! Donation by janice rossabi 10/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You'll be all right on the day. We know you can do it!! Donation by Brenda & John 08/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jan - thats what i like to see - keeping up the side of the 50 somethings!! x Donation by Josie Inzani 05/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoy and don't miss the mud to much. Donation by Roger 04/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

when you reach half way dont forget what you are doing ahhahhhah Donation by Izz & Ken 01/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done in advance. You'll be sylph-like by the end! Donation by Jenny Labbett 01/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you Jan- your efforts mean a lot to Connect. All the best.. Donation by Sue S 26/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, rather you than us! Donation by the Kerslakes 22/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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