London Marathon Update

We have continued to make great progress with our training and fundraising, it is now just 4 weeks till Marathon day!

Training Update
Training is going to plan, we are now up to 20 miles. The training has been tough and tiring, we both have aches and pains but with just one last long run left before the big day there is light at the end of the tunnel. At this point it all seems to be blurring into one long training zone, which rotates between sports therapists, carbs and Radox baths.

There are now just the two of us left in our training group for the big runs, in hindsight this is probably for the best seeing as these runs have brought new meaning to the term “digging deep” (AKA ‘mardy Marianne’). The 18-mile run was tough but Ashby 20 was relentless, it was basically 20 miles of hills! We got our red (Aldi!) jumpers for completing but did literally pay blood, sweat and tears to get them. Once home I crawled out of the car and up the stairs into a cold bath and lasted 3 minutes, my spirit was definitely broken. How on earth did Eddie Izzard manage it?? I hobbled into work the next day and have never had so much pain in my legs, this week we have been in bed by 8:30. This marathon is taking over our lives!

We are planning a 23 mile run Easter weekend and then will start to taper for London, I thought I would never say it but I cant wait until we can cut back on the carbs! I may be wearing a wet suit on the beach at this rate ;O)

Fundraising Update

You guys have been amazing! We have reached and passed our fundraising target, which has been a real weight off our shoulders. So far we have raised £1892 for the National Autistic Society.

A huge thanks to those that have donated so far, since our last update we would like to thank; Alessandra, Justen, Saminda, Steve, Pete, Sue, Amy, Nicky, Allison, Ash & Jen, Wayne, 2xFF members, Mad Mark, John & Joe. Thanks also to those that have donated as part of the ‘fit for a fiver; scheme and ‘running package’ schemes.

We are running to raise money for the ‘National Autistic Society’, the NAS are currently raising awareness for ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ on 2nd April 2010 and are starting a campaign to help children with Autism and mental health problems get the support they need. The NAS have fronted a campaign to improve the lives of adults with autism through the ‘don’t write me off’ campaign. Autism is typically highlighted in the children’s services, adults with autism are often ignored with a huge percentage not receiving the support they are entitled to, their research found that this lack of support has led to some adults with autism experiencing severe mental health problems. For more information about Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and what this charity does, go to the NAS website

To make a donation click here or ask Tim or Marianne for a sponsor form.



Fundraising Schemes;

•Fit for a Fiver
People will give £5 to enter a drawer to claim a personal training session with Tim (worth £40). Those that take part will have their names placed into a hat and at the end of the month one name will be randomly drawn to see who gets a session for £5. This will take part for a further 3 months, so those that want to take part every month can donate £5 each month or £15 to have their name placed into the remaining 3 draws. 
Tracy Craddock was the lucky winner for February, March’s draw will take place at the end of the month. To take part donate your fee on the fundraising page Virgin Money Fundraising Page writing “fit for a fiver” in the comments box or give your fee to Tim or Marianne.

All proceeds for the above schemes will go directly to the National Autistic Society via the Charity webpage

For regular updates join our Facebook page here

Tim & Marianne Wooldridge


- Posted using BlogPress from my White iPhone 3GS