Rachel & Jen's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Rachel Fry
Event: Flora London Marathon 2008
Event Date: 13th Apr 2008
Team Members: Rachel Fry & Jen Evans
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About our charity : Refuge Refuge
Refuge is a national charity for women and children who experience domestic violence, providing emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support. Since opening the world's first women's safe house in London in 1971, Refuge has grown to become the UK's largest organisation of its kind, helping and supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence and acting as a national 'lifeline' for up to 80,000 victims of domestic abuse every year.
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Fundraising target:  £1,800.00
Our donations to date :  £ 1,452.42
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We took up running last year and set ourselves the massive challenge of the London marathon. We are both worried about how hard it is going to be. But we are determined to do it and hope the atmosphere will help carry us over the finish line! We have been out training in the icy conditions, rain and hail so please dig deep and sponsor us.

To reach our target we are organising days bag packing at supermarkets, carboot sales, another dress down at work day and parties. But before the race we are mainly concentrating on raising sponsorship because we need to spend so much time training!

Training update:

Tue 4th March: An eventful 7 miles. Rachel tripped and flew forward in to a commando roll, bruising her arm, shoulder and hip. Jen would of awarded ten points but Rachel needed a moment to get her breath back before running again-harsh!                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday 6th March: 8 miles- some nights are harder and it's a struggle, but our legs do what they are told- usually! 

Sunday 9th March: 9.7 miles, 1hr 35 min. Jen had sore knees, Rachel had aches from Tuesdays stunt. But getting excited about the big day.  

Tuesday 11th March: 1hr interval training- sprint to the next lamp post/jog to the next... It was a cold and windy night, we were open to the elements on a road between a reservoir and fields- just what was needed to wake up!

Thursday 13th March: 7.5 miles, 1hr 15min. Rain glorious rain, we would rather stayed at home tonight (one of us secretly enjoys running through puddles!). 

Sunday 16th March: 14 miles, 2hr 20 min. Jen ran in the gym in case she had to stop because of her knee. Rachel joined two others from the running club, few miles fell running past Rivington pike, down through Belmont in to Bolton then back to Horwich. Hard work for us both indeed!

In the last two weeks, between us, we have covered 114 miles- we are working hard for your sponsorship!

Tuesday 18th March: 1 hour strengh training, circular route- up a steep hill, flat aross the top then down hill back to start. Two groups, men and women, the women set off and then the men chase, the aim being to overtake them before getting back to the start. Then the women chase the men. Topped off nicely with interval training in the park.

Good Friday: 9 am start, approx 7 mile in 1hr 10min. The first few miles uphill. A good thing about running in Horwich is the scenery,  the bad thing is, it normally requires running uphill to appreciate it!

Monday 24th March: We started out together but after 10 miles Jen started having problems with her knee so cut the run short but still covered 14.5 miles. Rachel did 18.5 miles. Both really tired and sore!

Tuesday 25th: 30 min run, taking it easy following Mondays run.

Thursday 27th: 8 miles, 1 hr. 20min. We can still feel the effects from Mondays run but managed to run at a steady pace.

Sunday 30th: Intended to do 19 mile but Jen's knee became really painful at 16,  we managed to push to eighteen but then needed to get a lift back.  Before then it had been a good strong run.  At the 10 mile point we popped in to tesco for more water and a snack (milky way!). Please keep your fingers crossed that Jen's knee is ok on the day.

We need to start reducing our milage to give our bodies chance to recover before the marathon (did you know it takes 3 months for the body to fully recover from a marathon?!). Tuesday 25th March: Hill training. Thursday 3rd April: 6 miles. Sunday 6th: 8.30 start in the snow and ice, it was soo cold that our hands and nose hurt! Jen did 6 miles (to rest  her knee) Rachel did 9 mile.

Marathon week: A few short runs and lots of eating pasta! Nerves and excitement galore!

Wish us luck. Thanks for your support x x

Sunday 13th April: We did it! It was the hardest thing that we have ever done but the atmosphere was fantastic the crowds very supportive and shout encouragment all the way along. It was an amazing expereince. In tears we ran through the finish together (5hr27min).

We have carboot sales and super market collection to reach out target.

Off line fundraising: Sponsorship: £421. Leyland First Methodist Rainbows sponsored events £40- thanks girls . Leyland First Methodist Guides sponsored events £160- thanks girls . Preston Benefit Delivery Centre dress down day £213.58- thanks everyone. Mobile phones donated for recycling- £45.50.

Many thanks for your support. Rachel & Jen.

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Janet Fortune 15/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done girls - you've done a fantastic job! 
Ben & Gemma 13/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck girls. x 
Joey P 13/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Make sure you have a wee before you set off!! Best of luck x 
Sarah 11/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck and enjoy! 
jon t 10/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck 
Hels 10/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go girls!!  
Julie Cooper 09/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, I'll cheer you on from the settee! 
Claire Smith 09/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck - rather you than me!!! 
Daniel R 08/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 godd luck you two, i'll keep an eye out for you on TV 
The McKennas 08/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck ladies; we will be cheering you on from the warmth & comfort of our sofa!!! 
andy 06/04/2008 £5.00 n/a good luck 
Michael & Beth 06/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck! Hope your knee is OK Jen 
Ali 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, and make sure you have a cold bath when you finish !!! 
Carl & Tracey 03/04/2008 £26.20 £7.39 Good luck, and don't forget to smile, wave and sprint for the finish when ya see's bucky palace! 
Jacko & Joe 02/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Still proud!! 
Jonathan 02/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 best of luck! 
Paul 31/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck sis, glad it's not me! x 
Deirdre 31/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Go for it girls ! I will be cheering you on from amongst the crowds ...... 
jonathan mcloughlin 26/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 great cause. good luck to u both 
Sarah & Chris 26/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck girls.. Keep on running!! 
Emma Stafford 26/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck ladies x  
Paul 20/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I've done charity runs myself in the past and I know how much time and effort it requires. Well done for making the effort and best of luck to you. 
Martin the coach 18/03/2008 £26.20 £7.39 See you both at the finish! 
Anonymous 03/03/2008 £5.00 £1.41  
Sue 02/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck- rather you than me! 
Tracey & Stephen 02/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 The hard work will be worth it x 
Ted 02/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck- set a record time! 
June 02/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck girls- you will do it x 
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*Total donated online: £572.40
Amount raised offline: £880.02
Gift Aid plus supplement: £160.04
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