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The first time I tried to go for a jog, I returned to my house gasping just eight minutes later. How could I be the grandchild of a marathon runner? I worked up to short runs to stay fit during my year abroad, but when I went to cheer on friends at the 2007 Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, I watched people crossing the finish line and thought, 'If they can do that, I should be able to do it, too!'
Over two years later, I've finally put myself up for the challenge. I'm running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on 11 October 2009. I'll be training in Brighton, Royal Oak, Boston, D.C. and London in the next three months. By the half marathon, in addition to cross-training and strength training, I'll have run at least 200 miles!
Here's where you come in: I'm raising money for a charity called Right To Play, which runs sports programmes in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world, including Botswana, China, Palestine, Uganda, Peru, Pakistan, and Mozambique - 23 countries in all. They train local coaches and target marginalised children, including girls, children with disabilities, children affected by HIV/AIDS, street children, former child combatants, and refugees. The programmes help to create more peaceful communities, empower and train local coaches, educate and mobilize communities around HIV/AIDS and other health issues, and develop healthier, happier children. My fundraising goal is £400 - about $650.
Please consider making a donation. Every little bit helps! Knowing I have your support helps me to keep going, and it's easy - you can do it online in only a few minutes.
Thank you so much for your support!
Over two years later, I've finally put myself up for the challenge. I'm running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on 11 October 2009. I'll be training in Brighton, Royal Oak, Boston, D.C. and London in the next three months. By the half marathon, in addition to cross-training and strength training, I'll have run at least 200 miles!
Here's where you come in: I'm raising money for a charity called Right To Play, which runs sports programmes in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world, including Botswana, China, Palestine, Uganda, Peru, Pakistan, and Mozambique - 23 countries in all. They train local coaches and target marginalised children, including girls, children with disabilities, children affected by HIV/AIDS, street children, former child combatants, and refugees. The programmes help to create more peaceful communities, empower and train local coaches, educate and mobilize communities around HIV/AIDS and other health issues, and develop healthier, happier children. My fundraising goal is £400 - about $650.
Please consider making a donation. Every little bit helps! Knowing I have your support helps me to keep going, and it's easy - you can do it online in only a few minutes.
Thank you so much for your support!