Hi everyone,
So, what's this all about? Well, couch potato - or rather reading potato - Lizzi has decided to get active and to raise money for two amazing causes at the same time :) I'm going to be virtually travelling the distance between London and Lusaka, Zambia, where my World Vision sponsored child lives - in 24 months. That's...wait for it...
4926.13 miles!
From 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2011, I will attempt to travel this mileage in any self propelled way I can think of - rowing, running, cycling, canoeing, walking etc. Not sure if it's possible but hey - you never know until you try! It's roughly 6 miles a day - not long for some people, but when you factor in asthma and joint issues, enough of a challenge for me to make it interesting!
You all know me - not entirely the active type. So, aside from the fact I'm getting married in June 2010 and wanting to lose weight - why on earth am I doing this to myself?!
World Vision works to make a serious and sustainable impact on poverty and its causes, especially as they affect children. They are committed to long-term change, which means connecting people. Whether it’s enabling people in developing communities to support each other, or linking donors to those in need through child sponsorship, or creating networks to campaign for justice, they believe that getting people connected is the best way to make a difference. I've been sponsoring a child in Zambia with World Vision for two years now, and I've been really struck by the amazing work they do.
So guys, even if it's just for the novelty value of seeing me run - sponsor me! Your money will be making a difference to people's lives - and helping me to lose weight too. You can't lose! I'll be updating this page as the time goes along, and would appreciate anything you can give, and any encouragement you want to offer - 2 years is a long time!
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8th Jan 2010
Happy New Year!
So, how goes the challenge so far!
Well, we've all been in the midst of the Big Freeze, which has made both getting to the gym and running anywhere outside a little less than possible! So, the target is a little stuck at the moment, By dint of walking round the park (seemingly endlessly!) at lunch I've got to the grand total of
6 Miles!
Roughly the equivalent of walking to Clapham Common from my house in Ladbroke Grove. Am going to the gym tomorrow to see if the distance can be increased!
4920.13 miles to go!
