sparkysmum Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Had a place last year but deferred due to serious lack of organisation (couldn't work out how to get to the start!! So when OH got a place in the ballot we just had to get organised and get training. Well that was the theory..... It's now just over 2 weeks away and unless one of us is struck down we will be at the start Whether or not I get to the finish will be another story. We have decided to try to raise a few £'s for charity too and have chosen to raise funds for Macmillan Nurses as it was hospice nurses who helped Simons Mum and Dad before he passed away just last week. We would be thrilled if you would like to donate thro Just Giving please see link below. http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/Allison-and-Simon-Jones or text SIAL52 to 70070 followed by the amount you would like to donate. JustGiving sends your donation straight to Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you, Alli xx Edited to add text details Edited April 14, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 So sorry to hear about Simon's dad. Please pass on my condolences. Wow, you brave pair . I'm sure that'll make a world of difference, doing it together . Wish I could be at the end for you like you both were for my last half marathon (no, I haven't done one since ) but I'll be thinking of you during the whole event . Donation made . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thank you sooo much, ANH, you have kicked off our fundraising and is so appreciated. Simon has trained hard but my long runs have often been long walks with short jogs to break it up. I'm just taking the view that getting round will be challenge enough. I could never, in my wildest imaginings do a half marathon in your time or even begin to contemplate hills Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Good luck, take it easy at the start and then just keep going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thank you, so much ChuckyMama your kindness is sooo appreciated. Had my last longish run today. a mere 13 or so miles took forever as I just coulnt keep going. Have updated original post with text details as I hadnt realised that JustGiving had made the "suggested" doantions so big Sorry. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hope you are both injury free and getting into the zone for Sunday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh we leave tonight for Hemel to stay with Simon's Mum and then to London tomorrow. I was more ready a few weeks ago when I did a 20 miler but haven't done much recently. In fact have become a bit blobby if I am honest. Arghhhhhhhhhh I am soooooooooo nervous. I just want to finish and get my medal ......... and then live on the experience for ever Alli xx Text SIAL52£amount to 70070 to donate to Macmillan Cancer Support Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 20 miles . You can't possibly be blobby . I hope you manage to enjoy at least part of it - it's great that you have a running partner, that will surely be the best incentive for you each to keep going. I am in awe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sorry to read about Simon's Dad. Small donation made. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Good luck for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Good luck from me too. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I've found Alli using the marathon tracker . She was "last spotted" at 15k - makes it sound like she's on the run . *go Alli, go Alli, go Alli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I've found Alli using the marathon tracker . She was "last spotted" at 15k - makes it sound like she's on the run . *go Alli, go Alli, go Alli Keep going Ali, you are doing well, go girl go Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 She must be up to 25k by now Keep going Ali, nearly there Thanks ANH for the linky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Last spotted at 30k . Not far now . Simon is at 40k so almost there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Oh I missed this thread before She is doing so well. Thanks for posting ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Only 2k to go . Simon's finished in 5hr 32 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 She's finished . 6 hrs 10 - well done Alli . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Completely in awe - well done Ali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Well done Ali I feel really unfit now, what with this thread and the marathon of the sands one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Wow - well done. I couldn't even walk that distance let alone run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Well done! Many congratulations. X On another note, is anyone else dismayed to hear the negative comments by the commentators? 'Disappointment for David Weir'. ' Mo Farrah fails in his bid to win the London Marathon' etc. What on earth.......?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Congratulations Alli, what a great achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
