It has been a long time since I wrote a blog post for my 1000 mile challenge. Not in fact since my very first run of the 1000, the Nepal Marathon. I haven't written because I felt like I haven't been achieving very much & I've been feeling a bit down about it. After the marathon I let myself have a bit of down time. As a family we ran a Santa Dash together - as you can see from the photo! We all had a wonderful time, and Meredith amazed us by running nearly 2km! Then Christmas was quickly upon us, and the cold, dark, wet weather of British winters. The appeal of pyjama time with the family was much stronger than the draw of running shoes. I figured I was ahead by having started with the marathon; it was time to relax. Then I got a cough, nothing major, but enough to be another reason not to run. Since then the lack of motivation has dragged on somewhat... Fast forward to now and rather than the 19 miles per week I need in order to achieve 1000 miles, I'm averaging only 9 miles per week. Not ideal. It means I am currently over a quarter of the way through the year (as I started from the Nepal Marathon, not from January 1st) and I've run less than 150 miles. This week though, I have been inspired. This week I'm going to a fundraising dinner, which has been instigated by an old friend of mine; Roger. I knew Roger's plan was to get all the old crowd together to shake them down for a bit more sponsorship, but what I hadn't quite realised was that Roger is paying for everyone's meal, and asking that in return the attendees sponsor me instead. This incredible act of generosity has really got me fired up. It's reminded me of how wonderful people can be, and it has got me back into my trainers despite the dark, and the cold, and the rain. This week, for the first time since I ran the marathon, I will be running more than my 19 mile target. I will be starting to catch up my losses. All because of the inspiration of friendship. I'm even planning on running the 7 miles to the fundraising dinner tomorrow! I'm actually starting to feel excited about this challenge again, which makes me very happy, and very very grateful. If Roger's amazing generosity has inspired you to be amazing, or the struggle I'm having has made you feel pity, you can always donate here.
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AuthorChloe is running 1000 miles to raise money for Global Action Nepal. She's also an engineer and a Mum. Archives
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