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Update as at 27 April --- we did it !! Not a great time -- 5 hours 25 mins -- but a combination of my back issues and the heat ( where did that sun come from) .. meant it was not my greatest run. Dave the chimp wore his headgear ( very hot) at the start and finish as well as the rest of it --- and got on TV as we crossed the line. It went very fast -- and its a great occasion. I cant move this morning -- my quads are a particular issue but boy did last nights bubbly taste good !

Thanks to you all - we passed our target and raised 2500 pounds - fantatsic everyone thank you.

I would encourage every one to do it -- once !

love Lesleyxxxx


Update as of april 24th ---- well it was all going well until the fatal morning of april 16th -- when i woke up unable  to bend down! and in pain etc etc. So ---- I have a lower back issue --- not caused by anything specific apart probably for the continual road pounding over the last 3 months. Various physios, osteopaths later etc -- and its a bit better -- and am still tyring to start on sunday  -- juts dont know if i can do it due to the back pain -- so i ll let you all know. Dave the chimp is running regardless and I will do my best to too - knowing that you have all been so brilliant in supporting us and Jane

will update you on sunday - please keep fingers crossed

L xxx .


Yep its me -- and my "trainer" Keith -- who won't be doing the run on the big day -- but who has suffered (me) on the long weekend slogs... as I've been trying (and I mean trying!) to extend my distances so as to have some hope of getting around before they re-open the roads that day!

I am doing this for the Jane Goodall Institute -- of which I am a UK trustee -- who are working hard to prevent the extinction of chimps through conservation, education and research. It's a great cause and anything you can donate to sponsor me would be really appreciated. I am to be accompanied on the day by an old friend... probably dressed as a chimp! -- and he's a proper marathon runner (Dave from Jburg for those of you who know him). I am hoping the outfit will slow him down???

I'll keep this page updated -- so far I can struggle c 30km... which is not exactly the 42k required -- and let's just say that if a "runners high" exists -- well I haven't found it yet and I rather prefer being a couch potato! This training has made our Mount Killy climb of 5 years ago feel rather easy (though I might not have said that at the time!). I have now done one 35km ( april 5th) -- and in the Eastbourne sun it nearly killed me -- and thats the longest i do now pre the main event -- thank god for "tapering" ie running less and eating  carbs from now on in -- might not be the way to interpret the books but it seems to be what they are saying -- so "merely" a 21km next weekend then -- and Keith for one is celebrating as his knee has nearly given out.!

Please help if you can - we'd really appreciate it.

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Hi Lesley - well done, a magnficent performance! Sorry this donation is late, but it comes with all good wishes and admiration. Martin Donation by Martin Edge 07/07/09  

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Better late than never. Well done again, am so impressed!! Donation by Gemma Hirst 11/06/09  

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Brilliant. Well done!!! Donation by Tom 19/05/09  

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well done. am so impressed Donation by daisy goodwin 08/05/09  

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Better late than never! Donation by Mike Preston 03/05/09  

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well done! proof of mind over matter if ever there was a need! Donation by Alexandra 28/04/09  

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Donation by Marcella & Fletcher 28/04/09  

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Good luck - fingers crossed that your back is OK and that you can start (and finish!) If not - maybe Keith should enter instead! Donation by Jill 25/04/09  

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I DO hope that the back is OK on the day - your charity is wonderful - good luck! Donation by John Collier 24/04/09  

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You go girl! I'm impressed. Simon & I will watch out for you . Donation by Rhian 23/04/09  

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Donation by Laurel Herman 22/04/09  

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Good Luck! You really worked very hard for this Donation by MELI SAHITI 20/04/09  

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Good Luck, Not long to go, just keep on running Donation by Karen Skelton 20/04/09  

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Go Gal Go even if you have to hop Donation by Nina Johnson-Bennett 20/04/09  

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Well done L (and Keith during all the training)!!!! What an excellent effort and Wil and I will be thinking of you on the day x x Donation by Lisa and Wil 20/04/09  

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Good luck Lesley Donation by Kate P 20/04/09  

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Hope the chimp drags you through the finishing line in one piece. Best of luck. Donation by Torie LB 16/04/09  

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It's Keith I feel sorry for..... Donation by Andrew Flatt 16/04/09  

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Go for it! Donation by Nick Davenport 14/04/09  

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I hope the chimps will appreciate the effort you are putting in! Hope it goes well. Donation by Jon Risby 13/04/09  

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Good Luck, hope the training is going well Donation by Dianne Livingstone - Spice 13/04/09  

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You are clearly mad given your penchant for the couch......but we are very much in awe. Good luck xx Donation by Paul, Zoe & Edward 12/04/09  

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Good Luck-no doubt Keith will have something appropriate to welcome you at the finish Donation by Clive & Eileen 10/04/09  

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You go girl - glad it's not me! Donation by Margi Simmons 08/04/09  

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Pray to the God Nike that your trainers hold out, that your stamina prevails and that your faith remains in tact throughout.... You go girl :O) Donation by Kaz & John 07/04/09  

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We're right behind you!!! Donation by Kate and Sarah 06/04/09  

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I know you can be a finisher on the day given how strong you are at the end of our training runs. Donation by Keith Robinson 05/04/09  

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good luck, I'd have given you the donation without having to run the race! Donation by Charles Barnett 03/04/09  

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rather you than me LD! Donation by PW 02/04/09  

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I'll be thinking of you....... Donation by Marina Spence 02/04/09  

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