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UPDATE - I DID IT!

On 11th April 2009, I completed the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town in 6 hours 52 minutes and 56 seconds. And yes, I was shattered at the end.

It was a fantastic experience and an amazing race and I was, thanks to my sponsors, able to raise an amazing amount for my two charities. Thank you all for your donations and support.

Over the months of training I swore, many times, that I would never, ever, do anything this bonkers again. As I crossed the finish line in Cape Town I thought  "Hmmm, maybe just once more..."

Admit it, you thought I'd lost the last of my marbles last year when I took on London again, didn't you? Assuming, of course, that you ever thought I had any marbles to begin with.

Well, I didn't lose them then but I think I may have misplaced them this time. I have decided to take on another marathon. Not just any old marathon but an ULTRA marathon - 35 miles around Cape Town, South Africa. The Two Oceans Marathon could, potentially, contain everything I hate about running - hills, heat and ...er...heat.

As you can see by clicking on this link

http://www1.twooceansmarathon.org.za/ultra_marathon

Why am I doing this? I really have no idea. Perhaps it is because I am a lunatic with no sense of proportion. I can kind of justify this madness by running for charity and this year I'll be running for two (one for each Ocean).

An old but in fact tragically young (42) friend of mine died recently from cancer. This has had a terrible impact on his family and friends as he fought so hard to battle the disease. David walked the Beachy Head Marathon with me twice and, although he thought I was bonkers, always encouraged me in my escapades. So my Two Oceans adventure will be undertaken in his memory. 

I thought it was about time my dedicated and superb support crew (i.e. my husband) was given the chance to choose a charity for me. Roy chose Greyhound Gap. They are a small charity who help to rescue and rehome greyhounds who find themselves on "death row" (about to be put to sleep). As owners of a rescue hound ourselves this is a charity close to our hearts. David was a great dog lover and adored my greyhound Gordon, so I know he would approve of this charity.

I also asked David's two young sons to choose a charity for me to run for. They have chosen Cancer Research, in memory of their Dad and to help research into combating this terrible disease. You can visit my Cancer Research page here:

http://www.justgiving.com/susanstwooceansforcancerresearch

Please, please dig deep for both of these worthwhile charities and help me raise as much money as possible. You never know, there could be a bottle of bubbly in it for you!


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Greyhound Gap gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Thanks for indulging me in my madness yet again. One day I'll stop. Maybe.

Susan

Who still doesn't understand but supports no matter what. Donation by Dad 26/05/09  

£25.00

Thanks to everyone for your support and for helping me raise money for this great charity. And for only telling me a few (!) times that I was bonkers. Donation by Susan Haynes 26/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Absolutely brilliant! I am eating cake in your honour right now!! KC and I have seen so many greyhounds while you've been away, and eaten CAKE!!! Donation by Thatch 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on the day. You'll find me eating cake, somewhere. Donation by The "support crew" 07/04/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck you very mad person!! and thank you for thinking of the greyhounds. Donation by Julie from GreyhoundGap 06/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

A wonderful gesture, completely mad, but wonderful. Thank you for thinking of the hounds. Donation by Jackie (Greyhound Gap) 05/04/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Definitely mad, but two good causes! Enjoy South Africa too! Donation by Evelyn 03/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck again Susan, Enjoy the race and enjoy South Africa and well earned rest! I think you are star! xx Donation by Kerry 21/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Still think you are mad! But SO impressed with your dedicated training. Go for it girl and theres a bottle of champagne on your return! Donation by Jan and Kevin 16/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thanks for thinking of the greyhounds. Good luck! Donation by Sharon Edge from greyhound gap 27/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thank you so much for choosing Greyhound gap Donation by Rose Marie 24/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you and good luck! Donation by elmuervo - Greyhound Gap 21/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

It sounds like quite a challenge! Thank you for choosing Gap as one of your charities. Good luck! Donation by Ali 18/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I still think you are bonkers but with a very big heart!! Take lots of blister cream! Donation by Annette 06/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thank you for chosing Greyhound Gap Donation by Deb and Tony 03/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

forget the gels,try tequila and smirnoff ice instead. Go for it matey!! Donation by Julie and Pete 28/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a wonderful lady you are. Really wish i could do this. Thanks from all the hounds at Gap. Donation by sharron lloyd from Greyhound Gap 28/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Donation by Karen Connor 23/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

go for it Susan on behalf of doggy friends everywhere! Donation by TIlly AKA Angela T 21/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Floosie Sue. So sorry to hear about your friend. Take care, Heather and hounds Donation by Heather Payne 20/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Sue go!!! Donation by Karen McDonnell 20/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fee for being club mascot Donation by Robin 20/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck you nutter - take 2! Donation by Karen & Justin 20/01/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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