Gill E Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 ... and definitely not a sprint but I am doing a 4km Fun Run in memory of my Mum, who I lost in July. The run is next weekend and is in aid of the Katharine House Hospice, just outside Banbury, who looked after Mum and the rest of my family during the last few weeks of her life. Now, I know to the untrained eye, I may have the appearance of a highly tuned athlete, but despite what people might think, running does NOT come naturally to me and I am struggling to find the 'fun' in the training I have been doing around a local park. However, I have commited to doing this so ..... If anyone would like to sponsor me, I have set up a fundraising page at http://www.justgiving.com/Gill-Elwell (don't seem to be able to do a proper link thingy and Shaun's busy outside taking the engine out of the Caterham, so I'm on my own!) I know that this is a very personal cause, but any money I raise will be gratefully received. And did I mention that I'll be doing it in a Santa Suit - complete with beard!! Now a photo of that has got to be worth a few bob of anyone's money!! Thanks, Gill Edited by - Gill E on 27 Nov 2010 15:35:05 Edited by - Gill E on 27 Nov 2010 15:37:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydragon Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Good luck! *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted November 27, 2010 Support Team Share Posted November 27, 2010 Link here Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Williams Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Thanks for posting the link Shaun. Gill, I was very pleased sponsor you as I can't wait to see the picture of you in a santa suit appear in the club newsletter. 😬 Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I hope this will appear in next seasons speed video 😬 Good luck Gill Mark D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill E Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 I wondered why Shaun has started talking about video-ing my efforts - thanks for that Mark My training was progressing slowly but surely until today - running in the snow is NOT fun and is hard work. Even though i did not go as far as I'd hoped, I did atleast go out. I now have an idea of what it will probably be like on Sunday. A very big THANK YOU to everyone who has sponsored me - you have all been so generous and I am truly overwhelmed by your support. Gill The little running Santa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill E Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Well, I've completed the Fun Run and beaten my expectations in 3 ways: - I ran 3.5 of the 4 km course (way more than I'd managed in training and more than I've ever run in my life) - I did it in a time of between 18 and 19 mminutes (I was hoping I could do it in 30mins) - I raised £400 (with Gift Aid, that over £500). A million thank yous to everyone who sponsored me. Shaun will be posting some pictures and a video as proof Happy Christmas all. Gill The little running Santa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted December 5, 2010 Support Team Share Posted December 5, 2010 Well it turned out to be a glorious day and here is the evidence: Photos Video Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Angel Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Well done Gill, possibly a Class 5 record?. (But you know that's what most of my friends think I do on Sprint weekends - just not in a Santa suit.) Lx Missing Custard in my diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Williams Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Must be a class 5 record. The shades 😬 Santa meets the Blues Brothers Very well done. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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