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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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Raised:
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Raised so far: £2,808.00
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We're right behind you!!! Donation by Kate and Sarah on 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 on 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 on 03/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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rather you than me LD! Donation by PW on 02/04/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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I'll be thinking of you....... Donation by Marina Spence on 02/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I'm exhausted just thinking about it...good luck! Donation by Sarah Edwards on 02/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Trust all media rights reserved Donation by A Lawyer on 01/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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You are amazing!!..will be with you all the way...in spirit!! Donation by Caroline Michel on 01/04/09 |
£50.00 |
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Very good luck! Donation by Helen Chislett on 01/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Hope you enjoy the experience, let us know where your supporters are gathering Donation by Helen on 01/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck- Hope you have a great day! Donation by Paul Bobroff on 01/04/09 |
£100.00 |
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Good Luck Lesley - an amazing charity!! Admiration all the way x Donation by Cairine MacBrayne on 01/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Have a good run. You've put the work in, so enjoy the day! Donation by Louisa on 01/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Colin Fitch on 01/04/09 |
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Hope y'all have a good run! Donation by Philip on 31/03/09 |
£30.00 |
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Good luck L (and chimp Dave!) Donation by Hayls & Dave on 31/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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My admiration continues! Good luck and hope it's fun in the end. Donation by Ros Barker on 31/03/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! My turn next year(?!)_ Donation by Steve Geere on 31/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, ya eejit.,..! Donation by AlecW on 31/03/09 |
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I know what it feels like - just don't start too fast Donation by Ed Lukins on 30/03/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Allez allez Lesley! I will be cheering you from the depths of Provence! Donation by Hilary on 30/03/09 |
£50.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,680.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,128.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,808.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £370.90 |
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