So the true story goes like this. 

Had a fun night out (a couple of drinks too many?), scrolled on my phone before going to bed… saw the Royal Parks Half Marathon advertised… decided I needed a new challenge…. and signed up! 

The following morning I panicked. I’m a non-runner and haven’t exercised properly since my shoulder injury last November. And I had made a significant fund raising commitment with Royal Parks, and couldn’t step out! 

So I called my friend and “partner in crime” Fernanda Lemme for help. And she also signed up - and has been motivating me to train ever since. 

The half marathon is on October 9th and I still have a long way to go and a lot of training to do. 

For fundraising, I was looking for a charity that I felt connected to, where every pound makes a difference and which spends the funds effectively. So I decided to fundraise for Chamos, a wonderful charity that provides health and education to kids in Venezuela.

https://www.chamos.org.uk

If you can help me raise funds I’ll be forever grateful! 

Many thanks! 

Sylvia