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I am doing this run for all the loved ones we have lost, not a day goes by that I dont think about Amber Murphy Val Ogden and my Dad.......xxx

09/08/08 I did a 5 mile run today (in the rain) in 1 hr and 19 seconds. My legs are a little tired now and hope I will be able to manage 13.1 miles........

14/08/08 I went to the Laura Centre today and had a look round and met some of their staff. So pleased that I have chosen this charity to help. So come on sponsor me!! I did a 3 mile run from the Laura Centre to wigston, I have decided to run for a mile then walk for 1 minute, this seems to be better for me.......

16/08/08 What a lovely day to do 6 miles, I went along the canal and I really enjoyed the run. Apart from 2 dogs that decide to jump up at me after they had been in the canal!! (wet dog YUCK) It was really hard work doing the last 3/4 mile, but feel fantastic now!

20/08/08 I have a running buddy!!! I took Molly (my over weight ckcs) with me today for a 3 mile run. She was running well ahead of me to start with but the last 1/2 mile I had to pull her along! How good do I feel that I can run for longer then my dog

22/08/08 I did a 4 mile run tonight and managed to carry on running for 3 miles with out having to stop to walk.  I went along the canal and the sun was setting which was lovely. I am surprised that I could run at all as I have put 3 lb on this week!!

26/08/08 Molly and I went on a 4 mile run at 6.30am! Found it really hard work just to get my little legs going. I just hope it was an early morning thing or just having a bad week. Or I might just need a kick up the bum!

31/08/08 Ran alot better today and I think this was due to the rain. Ran to my friends house which is 1 1/2 miles away and that was in about 16 mins. She offered me a cupa but I declined, as I didnt want to be cut short! Had to pee in a feild before but dont  fancy doing it on the Wigston road!

7/09/08 Rain Rain Rain!! I do love running in the rain but this is a bit too much!!

I decided to go out and be a big brave girl, I managed to do 4 miles and I wasnt the only mad runner out there! My speed is getting better but really need to step up the miles.

9/09/08 WOW 5 miles today!! After some good advice from other runners I am now doing 8 mins running and 2 mins walking. Feel as if I'm flying now!! BRING IT ON!!

14/09/08 Went with my running buddy today and did 4 miles along the canal. Molly is keeping up with me now but we are still getting strange looks from people!Weather was warm and sunny for a change. At one point a dragonfly was hovering near me at the same time I got goose bumps!!

16/09/08 6 MILES!!!!!!!!! Nearly half way there!!

28/09/08 Been poorly for nearly a week so I havent managed to do any training. But back on form now! Did a 7.22 mile run this afteroon and really enjoyed it. Cant wait till the 19th October!

05/10/08 8 miles!!!  Must say a big thank you to Becca as she did Sunday dinner while I went for a run.

11/10/08 Happy Birthday Val, we are all missing you and wish you was here xxxx I did a 5 mile run this morning, got to take it easy from now on for the Marathon next Sunday. Getting a bit worried but cant do any more then I have done already! Only £20 to get to my target of £500!!

16/10/08 Hello everyone, well thats it just 3 more days and I will be running in my first ever half marathon. Would like to thank everyone for their support and money that they have given for The laura Centre. The run will be taking place at vicky Park this sunday at 9.15. I should be over the start line about 9.30 and it should take me abot 2hrs 40 mins but thats just an estimate!! The finish line is also Vicky Park so if you would like to cheer me on at the start or finish that would be fantastic!!

Just would like to dedicate this half marathon to AMBER MURPHY VAL OGDEN MARK MARRIOTT Love and miss you all xxxx

19th October 2008........... I did it!!

My time was 2 hrs 36 mins and 10 seconds. So happy that I managed it in under 2 hrs 40 mins. I set of faster then what I wanted to but after about 3 miles I started to really get into it. There was water stations every 3 miles so apart from stopping to walk while I drank I kept going for 10 miles!! The last 3 miles was very hard work and I seemed to run/walk this part of the marathon. Got very tearful at about 11 miles as couldnt belive I was doing this and was thinking of my Dad and wished he was here to kick me up the arse! When I was really struggling and felt I couldnt go on any more I just thought of Amber and Val as they didnt have a choice what they went through and kept saying to myself 'pack moaning and get on with it'! The last mile was the worst as it was New Walk and it was up hill and seemed to go on for ever! I could see my children and friends just before the finish line with home made banners saying 'well done Mum' and 'come on MaryMoo' and the bloke on the speaker saying my name! Got over the finish line and my children and friends was there to give me a big hug!  and yes I did shed a tear!

 Amber, Val and Dad I hope you are as proud of me as I am of you.