About me.

Lets get things into perspective.

I don't run. In fact, sometimes I struggle to walk. I have arthritis in my knees and back and I am overweight. By quite a lot.

So why have I decided to run a 10K event?

Well, in the space of a month, my friend's partner and then another close friend have found out that they have cancer. Both dont deserve to have to face this.

This is my way of showing support and hopefully to raise money for Cancer Research. Hopefully by documenting my journey, I can stay focused and encourage people to stay interested enough to sponsor me on this epic adventure.

Day 19 - 9th June 2013 - Bethan

Today I have spent a lovely afternoon with Bethan and her mischievous boys.
Bethan

Bethan is one of my teammates who is also running with me in the
 Swansea, 10k, and like me, is handicapped by arthritis and stupidly big boobies.

Here is her story so far.

Hello, this is Bethan.

 For all those that know me well enough, it will come as a very big surprise that I have volunteered to RUN!! 

 The last time I ran anywhere, was to catch my school bus and I fell over because of certain assets I possess got in the way!!! (I was talking about my weak ankles!!!) 

 However, I have been coerced into Running the Swansea Bay 10K....AND ITS ALL DEB's FAULT!!! 

 Now I'm sure that I'm not the only person who thought that running around with the kids, walking the dog, occasionally swimming, etc. is enough to keep fit, and with a little more effort in the exercise department, could soon be running around like a pro! 

                                        WRONG!!!

blister
sunburn
It didn't start very well because I didn't possess ANY of the required gear, (my brother even commented on the lack of trainers belonging to me in the shoe cupboard) and after sun-burn and blisters,I have now purchased the required necessities for running! 

 (The lovely lady in the sports shop said that people don't look at you feet when your running, but everything matches, so if I end up a heap on the floor, I will at least look as if I was intending to run a race!)

Snoopy
 My unofficial training pal is Snoopy!


 He can run 10k and still wants to play fetch so is probably the best running buddie! (and he doesn't answer back or laugh at me when I look like I've been hit with a sledge hammer after my run/walk!)

 I've had a  lot of encouragement from all my friends and family (and Snoopy)

 I can officially run for 3 minutes, which may not sound like much to the marathon master, Rhydderch Wilson but it's certainly better then the 23 seconds I managed on my maiden run!

 I will keep everyone updated as long as you all promise to sponsor us when the time comes!
xxx





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  1. Rhydd10 June 2013 at 12:43

    Well it's about time somebody else contributed! Thank you, Bethan. Right, who's next?

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