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My story

 
So why, why, why would a perfectly sane (ermmmmm maybe debatable :o) ) individual want to push themselves mentally and physically to run the New York marathon in November (2nd) of all months…..these are my justifications or my temporary madness explanations!:

1)    To raise money for the NSPCC who do an amazing and tireless job in protecting and preventing child cruelty throughout the UK. I like most people make a donation to charity each month but I wanted to actually get off my bum this time by completing something challenging to show my support. I think that I get the easy end of the deal, running 26 miles in comparison to the hard work that the NSPCC do each day. 

2)    My precious and wonderful father passed away just over a year ago and he brought my brothers and I up by his example, to believe that we could achieve anything we put our minds to. He also taught us that we only get one crack at this thing called life and we should try and experience and pack in as much as you can. The most challenging of experiences would be the most rewarding, those you had to commit and work hard to achieve.

My father ran 3 marathons, his first I remember distinctly not for his phenomenal time or me watching him whiz past at great speed but for the fact that he had to come down stairs on his bum for at least 3 days after completion as his legs were so sore – I am hoping that in this case it won’t be ‘like father, like daughter’! So I thought it would be fitting to also complete a marathon and see what rewards it would bring and what I would learn about myself along the way….. so far I have learnt:

*I like running – phew!!
*I get to eat loads of peanut butter – yummm
*That you shouldn’t wear non waterproof mascara when you go out running in the rain as people look at you strangely and you only realise why when you get home and you look like a panda!
*It is a brilliant way to unwind at the end of a day – a perfect space to think and escape
*Half the battle is in your mind – once you crack that the legs just keep going

But seriously please sponsor me, I am committed, determined and dedicated to completing the marathon. It is an amazing cause so please help me make a small contribution.

Kerry xxxxxxx

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Well done!! Donation by Al 30/11/08  

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hhhummpphh could have been quicker Donation by BIg Dog, Coxsy, John, Annie,Pat , Spoksey 27/11/08  

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AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxx Donation by gretelpeg and marymoon 12/11/08  

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this is after the event. amazing outcome, well done !!!!!!!! Donation by jenny reakes 05/11/08  

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You'll be brilliant! Donation by Ann and Paul 31/10/08  

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Nutter. :-) Donation by Lucian 30/10/08  

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Good Luck and Paula has the map! Donation by Gemma Richards 28/10/08  

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Good luck, just think about the shopping afterwards Donation by Alex 25/10/08  

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You WILL LOVE IT! And it is worth every second of your training x Donation by Moses 24/10/08  

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Run like the wind! Donation by Laura 22/10/08  

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Good Luck Kerry Donation by Mary Spence 22/10/08  

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Go Kerry Go. We know you can do it. We will be thinking of you. Good luck. Lots of hugs. Heidi & Paul xx Donation by Heidi & Paul 15/10/08  

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Miss K after reading your message I had to go for a run, what a challenge ahead but I know you can do it much love Rxx Donation by Ruthie 12/10/08  

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We are very proud Donation by Fruitbat 09/10/08  

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Good luck Kerry! Your message makes me want to take up running (but I'll give the peanut butter a miss, can I have Nutella instead?!) Gemma x Donation by Gemma Trembecki 03/10/08  

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Miss Kerry - after the many grapevines we've done together over the years you are going to be fantastic! Lots of love Miss Lucy xx Donation by Lucy Mullins 24/09/08  

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Best of British. Donation by Thom 23/09/08  

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Training so hard and still as cheerful as ever. You're an inspiration - good luck! Donation by Cat and Matt Kelly 21/09/08  

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Your inspiration, enthusiasm, motivation and pure determination is a lesson to all. Go Lady Go! Donation by Miss Em and Mr P 12/09/08  

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Go girl! xxx Donation by Angharad 19/08/08  

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All the best, We know you can do it! Lots of Love Lou & Stu xxx Donation by Louisa 18/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I remember the stairs. Good luck but pace yourself Donation by Mum 15/08/08  

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Wishing you the very best of luck x Donation by Claire & Seb 14/08/08  

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Go girl - we're so proud of you for doing it... even if you are COMPLETELY mad!! All our love..xxxx Donation by Mrs H, Mr C and the gorgeous Master G 14/08/08  

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Good luck Kerry! hope you feel 'empowered'... :-) Donation by Jonathan, Susie and George 13/08/08  

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Good luck from your lazy neighbours Donation by Anna and Johnny 12/08/08  

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Sorry it's not much babe. Your dad would be so proud of you. Will be thinking of you. Donation by Carole Hounslow 11/08/08  

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Enjoy it Kerry! a great cause and great reasons for doing it...will be thinking of you on the 2nd november xx Donation by simon george 06/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck Kerry - from all at We7 x Donation by We7 05/08/08  

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GOOOO GOOO GOOOO!! :-) Donation by Gavin L Jones 05/08/08  

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