No turning back now;
Six days and counting till my slightly smaller than before backside crosses the start line of 2012 London marathon and hopefully will crawl across the finish line less than four and a half hours later.
Am not feeling in a good place about this race; training has been hindered by BB’s hospital stays, a rather grotty cold, and a bit of a it’ll be alright on the night attitude which up and buggered off this morning leaving me in a state of panic.
The weight loss has been ok but am still about ten pounds heavier than I need to be which isn’t going to help if this bloody sun keeps shining. Picture fat sweaty lady running 26 miles – not pretty…
I am sure I must be able to get myself out of this mess; I mean I had a baby ten months ago; in my world that means I still have a newborn. What idiot runs a marathon just after giving birth.
However lots of you rather marvellous people have sponsored me almost two thousand pounds for the Anthony Nolan Trust so it would be rather rude to not at least attempt the 26.2 mile dragon.
Plus when I flipped open my facebook this morning I read this update from the mother of the little boy I run for:
“Two years ago today 25mls of a German babies umbilical cord were transfused into Seth to hopefully kill his cancer forever.”
Kind of put my moaning into perspective. Seth at the tender age of three spent night after day battling an illness that has stolen so many other people’s children and loved ones. He has faced harder times than I could ever imagine and has emerged a bright, bubbly, lovely healthy little boy.
On Sunday I will don my running shoes once more and come hell or high water I will run the London Marathon for Seth who survived cancer; in memory of my aunt who didn’t and for the thousands of others who are fighting it right now.
I have decided on my running mantra’s;
“Kids shouldn’t have cancer.”
Followed by
“You can do it big lass!”
If you want to know how to help donate your bone marrow with a drop of saliva go to www.anthonynolantrust.com; if you want to support my fundraising please go to my just giving site. If nothing else please leave any helpful messages below….
I’m so impressed that you’re running a marathon. I’ll be thinking of you as I pound the streets for a mere 10k on the day… just for “enjoyment” and totally not for any good cause 🙂 Maybe next year I’ll take up the challenge of the marathon…
I think the phrase is trying to run a marathon!
Hi Jane,
Best of luck on Sunday. I’ll be cheering you (all) on from the sidelines this year.
Have a super run and don’t forget to take on plenty of fluids, enjoy the day and remember why you are taking part (as if you’d ever forget).
Take Care
Terence
Thank you very much
Nothing I can say will give you more motivation than you already have. Get in there, get it done. Good lass!
Thanks james x
Splendid post – you are great at evoking a whole range of emotions. And you are clearly a great fund raiser too – when the pain hits – just keep thinking about the money. You’ll be so chuffed when you cross the line. Good luck
Thanks Doug and for the sponsorship
Sending out prayers for cool drizzle, Jane. And if you run a mile it will be more than I could ever do.
I think I can manage a mile – but maybe not much more
Sorry I’m not going to be at my usual post to cheer you on at the corner by Westminster with my bro-in-law, sister, brother and sis-in-law this year. I usually marshal but due to Arthur’s attachment to my chest I am having to give it a miss this time – silly newborns 😛
The others will be there though and will give you a shout if they spot you (if you tell me what you’re wearing and/or your number so I can pass it on)
Hope the weather is cool and drizzly for you – makes it miserable for us marshals but much better for you lot!!
Good Luck (you complete madwoman) – I know you can do it 🙂
xxxxxxxxxx
Thanks Have tweeted my colour to you and will no doubt be twitpicing a photo at some point!
Just ask them to shout Jane everytime an attractive blonde shoots past!
it will be absolutely fine – you are made of stern stuff, and that stuff with power you round. Just do it!
Yay for Nothernmum and her big run! *waves pom pom*
I like your confidence….
You’re an inspiration. Good luck xxx
thanks debbie made my day x
Lady…. I’m so excited, nervous, sick with worry and all sorts about Sunday. What I am really looking forward to is sharing the whole experience with you. Couldnt have done this without you poppet x
we is going to kick ass
Brilliant post – you go girl. Look forward to reading you updates. -HMx
Thanks so much x x
If I spot you I’ll be cheering you on! You can do it! And I admire all of you for doing so! I’m so envious! I love running but cant atm due to my high risk pregnancy, as soon as I get given the all clear at 8 weeks I’ll be running and aiming to maybe do the marathon next year! Wishing you the best of luck! GO NORTHERN MUM! 😉
Thanks hayley x
Jane, wishing you strong legs, no uncontrollable bowel movements and effect Vaseline application. I’m in awe in anyone who attempts to run 26ish miles. Will be there, somewhere, to cheer everyone on. Good luck (and less self deprecating ‘fat lass’ stuff and more ‘I’m going to be very proud of myself’ stuff) x
Thankyou! And you reminded me – must buy butt plug
My “baby” is almost two and I think I’d still use “I just had a baby” to get me out of a run like that. But you have an amazing cause for your run. I don’t think you could ask for any better motivation.
Good luck and enjoy the finish line!
Lol thanks x
Good luck with it!! You will be fantastic, can’t wait to heat all about it once you’ve finished. Once you’ve done one you can run it ever year!! 🙂
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo *breathes* ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Well done for getting this far! Will be thinking of you on Sunday!
Thanks Alethea x
Enormous good luck for Sunday.
Remember to eat your carbs (I always have a Mars bar for breakfast before a half marathon, perhaps you should eat two? Jaffa cakes and chocolate raisins are good too!)
Have the best time ever and take everybody’s lovely comments with you as wings on your trainers.
Thanks I love the wings idea x
Go get em girl, you will be fab
thans jen – these comments help
YOU CAN DO IT! I’m sure you’ll do fab! Granted you’ll be knackered, sweaty and smelly when you finish, but it’ll all be worth it! You’re doing a great thing! Good Luck! xxx
Jane, I know you really believe in the cause you’re running for. You’re such a determined cookie you’ll do this and your kids will be so proud of their super mum. Keep hydrated n carbed up. Much love xxxxx Jayne
thanks mrs! and sorry for spelling your name the wrong way all this time!
You can do it. You are a lot braver than me I certainly couldn’t run the marathion. I admire you and think you are running for a fantastic cause. Keep being positive and it really doesn’t matter how long it takes you, at least you are there doing it, more than me. Good luck and enjoy it x
thanks x
Jane
Hope all goes well on Sunday, I really think what you are doing is amazing, I can’t run to the end of the road.
Seth had his 2 year Clinic on wednesday, all was well with his new blood.
Thanks for raising money and awareness for the Anthony Nolan Trust…. you are a star….
Lots of Love
Nathan and Seth.
x
I heard about Seth, excellent news.
I really think next year it is your turn…….
as always its my pleasure it is not a touch on what Seth has been through….
Much love x
rooting for you – you are an incredible person. I utterly doff my cap to you.
Thanks lovely x x
We found this via twitter and just wanted to wish you the best of luck! You know getting to the end will be the best feeling ever 🙂
I know! Its a shame about the 26 miles in the middle!
YOU WILL BE FANTASTIC!
wishing you loads of luck for Sunday. Are you wearing anything to help us spot you on tv or on the street?
Well done anyway, brilliant thing you’re doing. Xxxxx
Clothes nessy, I will be wearing tight lycra clothes 🙂
Go for it girl (and stop calling yourself big lass – I’m sure you’re not).
Will donate – and wish you luck.
D
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Thanks x x x
Very best of luck for Sunday,you should be extreamly proud of yourself!!
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Ta Jenny – I am now its over x x
Like I just said elsewhere, Go Girl!!
Thanks christine x x x
Good Luck for tomorrow Jane!
I can understand how you must be feeling having been there twice myself. It’s scary yet exciting! It will hit you as you arrive at the start and see all those thousands of people, but the atmosphere and energy are simply amazing!
It’s a case of mind over matter – you will feel pain but just think of why you’re doing it! Talk to other runners along the way – you’re not alone. Oh, and the crowd’s energy will take you half-way there!
Practically: write your name on your running vest and run on the sides, so people can keep shouting your name and encouraging you!
At the water/lucozade stops: grab a drink and move to the middle of the running pack as everyone will start throwing the bottles/lucozade pouches in the air and chances are you’ll be hit! Ie, grab a drink and run lol
If all that’s not enough, find a hottie in front of you (there’s usually a few), and follow them 🙂
Best bits: Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Tower of London, Embankment, Westminster, Pall Mall and my fav: crossing the finishing line – amazing experience!
Enjoy and good luck x
Am loving the hottie comment!!!!
Good luck my lovely, I will be thinking of you and cheering you on!
Thanks ella, x x x
Looking forward to hearing all about it. Sounds like you’re a pro at running so you’ll be fine. Sore afterwards admittedly, but fine.
not quite a pro! but yes very sore… x