Xmas

Went out for a 14k run Xmas morning. Hope you all had a great time.


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Back on it

Been out for a 12k run this morning. -5*c and yes it was very cold. All good no pains that we could feel.



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The Cracker

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Just back from Mexico. Back on the training tomorrow after a rest. Well if you can call it that ... 3 runs 3 yoga classes 1 bike ride and 2 swims




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Boxing

Marianne working the pads this morning. Not sure we need to box around the London marathon but a great fun workout anyway

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Run

Been out for our first run in 4 weeks today 25mins nice and steady, only a little pain...... Fingers crossed


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Busy week

Have Had a very busy week at work and same again next week then it's 2 weeks in Mexico to rest and chill before the marathon training starts



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Feet

Off to see Karl Travis @ www.podclinic.com at 1pm to make sure our shoes and feet are right for the long training runs for the London.


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26.2 Miles

Having recently completed the Great North Run (half marathon) my first words upon finishing were "never again"!However as part of my pain over turning 30 this year I decided to enter the ballot for the London Marathon.
So .....
(1) Getting a place in the London marathon is very slim
(2) The Great North was tough (I am by NO means a natural runner)
(3) I have managed to get an injury which has prevented me from running
So I was VERY surprised to receive my booklet to say I had got a place in the London Marathon 2010.

So as I have been lucky(?) enough to get a place and can hopefully fulfil my goal of running a full marathon when I am 30,Tim is joining me of course and we have decided to do so in support of a charity, we have chosen The National Autistic Society.

Over the last 10 years Autism has been a big part of my life, I have been fortunate enough to work with some very inspiring families, children and colleagues who have touched my life in various ways. Autism is a lifelong condition and for the majority is nothing like the way it is depicted in 'Rainman' of which many people relate it. The families I have worked with over the years have been very committed and dedicated and many are in constant battle with education authorities, health services and social services to get the help they need and that their special children deserve. It is shocking in this day and age that when diagnosed some of my parents experiences include;
- doctors telling them to go home and concentrate on their other 2 children
- to look for an appropriate institution
- having to involve the police in order to get the right help from social services
This is my last event I will run for charity and therefore the last time I will be asking for donations (unless one day I decide to do Kilimanjara). This is a HUGE challenge for me and I hope you do realise just how far 26.2 miles is.

If you are willing to donate or sponsor us for the event, please go to the website:http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/woolys-do-london, or ask us for a sponsorship form next time you see us.

We are hoping to raise at least £1600 between us and will be planning some activities and personal training promotions over the next 6 months. Please get in touch if you would like to get involved in fundraising or have any ideas's to pass on. Tim and I will be writing a training and fundraising blog regularly so will keep you updated with our progress.

Best wishes

Marianne & Tim Wooldridge (The Wooly's)