I blame it all on my husband. He entered me into the New York Marathon and by the time I heard I hadn't got a place, I was hooked on the idea.
I've walked a marathon.
I've rowed a marathon.
But, by heck, I've never run one.
Why would you?
It's a chuffing long way. 26.2 miles actually (blame the royal family for the odd distance). But I'm doing it for charity - the National Osteoporosis Society.
Because 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will break a bone mainly because of osteoporosis.
1,150 people are dying every month in the UK as a result of hip fractures.
Osteoporosis costs the NHS and government £5 million a day.
The National Osteoporosis Society is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
.. and they're a great bunch of people.
So please sponsor me. Many many thanks.
.......now where did the dog go with my trainers.....?
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Raised so far: £1,779.20
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Also better late than never! Donation by Val Norman on 10/06/09 |
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Better late than never! Donation by Amy & Dale on 02/06/09 |
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Next time do a naked calender Donation by Andrew and Patricia on 28/05/09 |
£100.00 |
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Sorry not to see you on the day, congrats! Donation by Sophia Vader on 11/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Donation by Jeff & Judy on 10/05/09 |
£10.00 |
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go go...oops too late you've already finished Donation by phil and sue k on 30/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Notice that you managed to subtlely cover the orange skeleton....got to keep an eye on the fashion pages! Huge congratulations and lots of love! Donation by Emily & Robin on 29/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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lovely day for it... hope the knee is better! Donation by Andy, El & Cam on 29/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Long may you run. Donation by Jonathan on 29/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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well done! Donation by Amy Jackson on 29/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Bit late but we were thinking of you yesterday. All our love. xxx Donation by Michael, Catherine and Oliver on 27/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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v.p.p.i.l. Donation by David and Gini on 26/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy the finish Rachel..Celebrate! Donation by Carol Mortimer on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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VMW Very Mad Woman !! Donation by Jenny Selby on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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give you time to read next months book on your i-pod! Donation by Jood Lewis on 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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The skeleton suit will be no problem, if you've trained in jeans and flip flops. Have a great time! Donation by Roger on 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck and all our very best wishes, there will be a piece of cake with your name on it, to celebrate when you get back ! Donation by Andy & Fi on 21/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Are you insane???? GOOD LUCK! X Donation by Sally Chally on 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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The fine line between bravery and insanity is always hard to place! Very impressive however, whichever side of the line you're on! Donation by Harry and Hannah on 20/04/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Apparently the first 26 miles are really tough... Am hugely impressed - good luck!!! x Donation by Kath on 20/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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A tough way to see the sights of London - go for it! Donation by Stephen Oates on 19/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Rather you than us! We'll keep an eye out for the mad blonde in the skeleton outfit! xx Donation by Kirsten, Tom and Darwin on 19/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck Donation by jane lock on 19/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Of course I would be doing it myself, but I got this bit of shrapnel in the Falkands... Donation by David Griffiths on 19/04/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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You silly, silly billy! God's speed and run really quickly too! Donation by Jon, Jayney, Rory and Ali on 18/04/09 |
£100.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,779.20 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,779.20 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £351.77 |
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