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5 races for 5 years!
"Are you drunk?" - the response I got from Paul when I told him my plans.
It has been 5 years since one of my oldest friends was diagnosed with EHE Cancer. This Cancer is extremely rare and affects less than 1 million people a year. Paul unfortunately has over 50 tumours spread across his liver and lungs, some of which have grown up to 6.4cm in diameter.
He is the biggest inspiration I know and has continued changing his lifestyle, improving his fitness as well as becoming a huge ambassador for EHE Rare Cancer Charity. He gives up his time to support the charity and organise events to help raise vital funds. As well as this he has encouraged so many of our friends to get fitter and raise some money too!
So in case you're still wondering...No I wasn't drunk!
I simply know how important it is for this charity to gain all the support they can. They get no government funding due to the small number of people it affects and I want to make a difference and support my friend.
The challenge!
Over the next 6 months I will complete 4 x 10k events, culminating in a half marathon in September. 5 races for 5 years of diagnosis.
I'm not a natural runner!
2 years ago I trained hard to complete a half marathon for the charity. Since then I stopped running and had my second little girl. My body is probably in the worst shape it's been in. But I am determined to challenge myself for the greater good.
So if you're reading this and can help in any way, I'd be extremely grateful! 🙏
Thank you
💕
Emma x
Dates for your diary:
Saturday 29th March - Wolves 10k
Sunday 3rd May - AJ Bell Bham 10k
Sunday 28th June - Penkridge 10k
Date Tbc - 10k
Sunday 20th September - Cheltenham Half Marathon