Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I am going to run 12 half marathons this year, in an attempt to raise as much money as I can for CLIMB  http://www.climb.org.uk/

I chose to raise money for CLIMB as they have assisted and continue to assist some close friends of mine through some very tough times over recent years. 

CLIMB provides information & support to those affected by over 700 different Inherited Metabolic Diseases all of which are incurable.  I hope you will all help me raise money for this very worthwhile cause; if I can run 12 half marathons I am sure you can spare a few quid!

January saw me complete the Hebden 14 in an extremely slow time of 3 hours and 26 mins; but what a beautiful part of the world I'm so lucky to live near.

On Sunday 22nd February I completed the Great North West Run in sunny Blackpool in 2 hours 12 mins!

On Saturday 28th March 2009 I completed the Coniston 14, which is a road race circling Lake Coniston, Cumbria.  I completed this 14 mile run in 2 hours 16 mins.  Absolutely stunning scenery & wonderful organisation.

I finished the Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday 26th April in 2 hours 10 mins - think it was the warmest day South Yorkshire has seen for many a month! 

I completed the Buxton Half Marathon on Sunday 24th May 2009 in 2 hours and 20 minutes.  By far the most difficult race so far - combination of hills & heat.  Great feeling crossing the finish line!

On Sunday 14th June 2009 I completed the "Potters Arf Marathon" in Stoke in 2 hours 21 minutes.  Amazing support from the public throughout this hot & hilly run.

I searched & searched for a half marathon close enough to home for July but could not find anything closer than 100 miles away!  Therefore, I signed up for the Leek Half Marathon on Sunday 30th August 2009.

I was lucky to have great running weather & yet more beautiful countryside for the Leek Half Marathon.  A very tough run with 50% of it on the uphill & the remaining 50% on the downhill.  Came away with a time of 2 hours 11 mins and sore feet, shins & knees!

Sunday 7th November 2009 - Lancaster Half Marathon 2 hours 20 minutes.  Reminded me of cross country when I was 10!  Muddy & wet!  Nice and flat for the majority of the distance.

Sunday 29th November 2009 - Clowne Half Marathon (Derbyshire)

Sunday 3rd January 2010 - Central Lancashire New Year Half Marathon

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Climb 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.

So please, please, please sponsor me now!

Thank you very much

Karen

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