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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Good luck from your lazy neighbours Donation by Anna and Johnny on 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 on 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 on 06/08/08 |
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Very best of luck Kerry - from all at We7 x Donation by We7 on 05/08/08 |
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GOOOO GOOO GOOOO!! :-) Donation by Gavin L Jones on 05/08/08 |
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Make the UK Proud, Prince & YOU said it best, ENDORPHIN MACHINE!! Good luck... Xx Donation by Planet-limited.com / GLJones on 05/08/08 |
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You will do yourself proud! Have fun and LOADS of luck xxx Donation by Al and Andy on 04/08/08 |
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Brilliant - make it happen Donation by Steve Purdham on 04/08/08 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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You must be crazy! Good luck and we`re sure you will do it! Donation by Andy, Carine and Amelia on 03/08/08 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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awesome - what a great thing to do Donation by JT on 03/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Go Girl! You're an inspiration to us all! I'm sure all the spinning we do will help somewhere along the line! Donation by Becky Pykett (aka Miss David Lloyd) on 03/08/08 |
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Good luck Kerry (from Australia)!!! Donation by Rob Lawrence on 03/08/08 |
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Good luck! Know you can do it x Donation by Becky on 30/07/08 |
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Although you may have giggled at my attempt at 26.2....whats wrong with running with mickey mouse?!? Donation by Emma Good on 26/07/08 |
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Run Kerry run! Donation by John Merrells on 25/07/08 |
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You haven't mentioned the .2 of a mile!!! You will be very aware of it after 26 believe me.... Donation by Helen Mulhall on 25/07/08 |
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Good luck Auntie Kerry. Hopefully we can beg Daddy to let us come and watch you!! Donation by Poulter Family on 24/07/08 |
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Good luck honey...Be thinking of u xx Donation by Jayne & Ju on 24/07/08 |
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Just a walk in the park for you! Donation by Steve J on 24/07/08 |
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Good luck Kerry! We'll be thinking of you ;o) Donation by Emma, Ian & Olly CJ on 24/07/08 |
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You can do it Donation by Dave Poulter on 24/07/08 |
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Good Luck Donation by Stephen Elliott on 24/07/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Run Kerry Run Donation by Gareth on 23/07/08 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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