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Right. It's settled. It's to be Waterbeach, 20th October. Gulp.
Why such a popular and well known venue for a comeback?
Well, it's complicated, but just about the time I ended up on sticks, a pal of mine's ten year old daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She's had a ding-dong couple of years, so when I learned to run again, I promised Elizabeth (the ten year old) that she could have my first race for the charity of her choice, to say thank-you to whatever group she felt had helped most in a pretty sticky two years.
It's going to be CLIC.
But it has to be a very local run. We'll rope in anyone we can catch to run along with, and beg quite shamelessly, and make a fun day of it, even if it takes a very long time to get round. We will finish up at the sailing club afterwards (just down the road) for lunch.
Now lets just hope I can do it on the day! At least I know just exactly what I am aiming for.
I'm ridiculously excited. marj
Why such a popular and well known venue for a comeback?
Well, it's complicated, but just about the time I ended up on sticks, a pal of mine's ten year old daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She's had a ding-dong couple of years, so when I learned to run again, I promised Elizabeth (the ten year old) that she could have my first race for the charity of her choice, to say thank-you to whatever group she felt had helped most in a pretty sticky two years.
It's going to be CLIC.
But it has to be a very local run. We'll rope in anyone we can catch to run along with, and beg quite shamelessly, and make a fun day of it, even if it takes a very long time to get round. We will finish up at the sailing club afterwards (just down the road) for lunch.
Now lets just hope I can do it on the day! At least I know just exactly what I am aiming for.
I'm ridiculously excited. marj
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All the best,
RB
Good luck - we know you can do it.
Count me in for an entry on your sponsor sheet too - e-mail me your details. That can be my penance for deciding to do the GNR for fun rather than funds.
Cheers, V-rap.
I'm much touched by the response both in the forum and at home already. At least one, possibly two sons, and possibly a husband will join me in running from my family. Elizabeth's dad is contemplating evicting the spiders from his trainers and joining in (I may yet find a training partner) - he himself is a cancer survivor - 10 years.
Yes, I think we'll manage to make a good party of it.
Thanks.
Excellent news, if you fancy trying to do fundraising on line have a look at www.justgiving.com
Good luck
Nick
You are well ahead of me, I'm only just getting going again, but have not identifed a race, or even got a timescale in mind at the moment. You are doing well, and good news is welcome to all.
I certainly appreciate the solidarity of other runners who have the experience of not being quite in command of their feet! Do I understand that you are able to run a bit again? Did you get sensation and movement back?
I follow your progress with considerable interest.
Keep me posted. Marj
Well done,
I might join you at Waterbeach. It would be my first half. Do you know much about it, what sort of course is it (flat presumably, from what I know of the area), will there be a big field? - I worry about being last (that old chestnut!)
Thanks,
Karen
I know nothing about the field at Waterbeach. I rather expect it will be fairly limited, and probably mostly regulars from the Cambridge area. However, you will have some superb company round the back - me! I think 2:20 - 2:30 is likely for me. And there may be other irregular runners there in Elizabeth's honour (her Dad, possibly) so we will do our best to make a party of it. You are certainly welcome to join in the celebrations.
I hope to contact the organiser this week, and warn him that there will be some slow coaches there in a good cause.
If you're interested, I'll let you know.
All the best, Marj
I think 2;30 for me, rather than 2;20, isn't that when the marshals usually pack up and go home?!
But yes, I'm still interested, so let me know.
I've got a lot of training to do!!!.
Raising for a cause is the biggest motivator of all.I am raising for the meningitis Trust in Sept - a half marathon having only ever done a 5K!
My little girl had it when she was a baby and the charity was a wonderful support for us all.She is now a fully recovered 4 year old,we were lucky!
If I was not raising for a cause I think I would have deferred such a long run!!
If you have any tips on raising money after exhausting friends and family could you please let me know - anyone.
You could start by putting a page on justgiving.com - if you email me I'll give you a more considered reply on some of the things I'm doing to raise £20k for Hope for Children (I'm still along way off yet)
Nick
Any word from the organisers yet? I have started training, but would like to be sure that slow coaches are OK. Also, need to get my entry in.
I would be happy to wear a clic vest, and try and raise a few quid, although it will only be a few, as I've already bled family and friends dry this year!
Thanks,
Karen
I will post here and let everybody know. I will also sort out vests - I am aware of the problem of asking friends for multiple donations (!) but every bit helps, and thanks.
The race: one lap, on roads. Obviously flat, and from my experience, possibly windy.
Time limit: absolutely none. Apparently they already have one entrant estimating a 5 hour personal best!
The universal race entry form in the RW will do, send with 8 pounds to
Race Secretary
The Hythe
Capper Road
Waterbeach
Cambridge, CB5 9LY.
CLIC vests: I am trying to coordinate ordering these. Let me know if you want one. Ditto sponsorship forms.
Thanks, Marj
Yes, I would like a vest and a sponsor form, thanks
Karen