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2013 LIVERPOOL HALF MARATHON Another year... another marathon! And another successful result from our marvellous running lady! Here below is the photographic report of Sarah's Liverpool Adventure
Sarah's beautiful 'Starfish' t-shirt has been designed and printed by Tori - you can visit her online shop on this link: www.cafepress.com/domesticblend A HUGE 'THANK YOU' IS NOT ENOUGH! Sarah's video about Starfish:
****** 2012 AMSTERDAM MARATHON Another very successful fundraising result accomplished by Sarah and her marvellous running legs, in this special celebration year: 10 years of her running for supporting Starfish's goals! Here is the beautiful photo report of Sarah's Dutch adventure:
THANK YOU SARAH! ****** 2011 BRIGHTON MARATHON June 2011 - Sarah and Joe hit the target!! April 2011 - Another successful result accomplished by Sarah, with Joe's promotional help! Let's hear, directly from Sarah, her impressions and comments: "I did think of it as an adventure. Brighton Rocks! Gorgeous view of the sea and the pier from our hotel and I got to see a fair bit of the place on my run. Fantastic to meet the lovely Joe at last and her lovely other half and sweet daughter. We all spent a wonderful evening together. Well I did it, I completed a marathon and although it didn't go exactly according to plan I am very happy to have done this.
I thoroughly enjoyed the run, the atmos was terrific as it always is at these events I was ding brilliantly, I was running well and was making good time for the first half, 13 miles.
Then at mile 15 developed pain in the back of my left leg, this got progressively worse throughout both of my legs with the odd twinge of cramp. I knew what it was straight away, salt depletion and I knew I would be walking most of the rest of the way by mile 21 I couldn't run at all and my fingers had all swollen up so I went to the nearby paramedics who gave me a couple of salty drinks then I was on my way again, keeping my hands in the air as advised. At mile 16 a lady with a tannoy stopped me and gave a shout out for Starfish. I managed to run the last 50 metres over the finish line to lots of cheers.
Got unexpectedly emotional because after all my training, efforts etc I had hoped to do this in 4.5 hours not the full 6. Britain has been in a heatwave this past week and I just cannot run in the sun, just as I struggle to swim in warm water. All has to be cool-ish for me. However I did it and got my medal damn it! There were some poor souls worse off than me. My fingers were normal size again by 8.30ish. So now I'm at the recovery and rebuilding of the body stage. Lots of rest, fluids and sleep. I am fortunate in that I can recover. We do not choose where we are born: it is a lottery. Not everyone has adequate food, clean water and decent healthcare. Isn't that something to think about? Thank you very much to Joe for the most beautiful t-shirt ever! I wore it with pride and it is rather salty now but I shall wash it gently and put it in my treasure trove.
Thanks to Joe and her family for coming along to meet and support me.
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored and supported me, it really does mean a lot to me and does make a difference!" THANK YOU!!! ****** 2010 BUPA GREATER MANCHESTER RUN Sunday, May 16 #5! Another successful result for Sarah and her Great Manchester run! Let's hear, directly from her, her first impressions and comments:
It has been a great day, my new shoes served me well and I managed to shave 10 minutes off my time.
On days like today, seeing all folks are doing to make a difference and raise funds, I can only see the positive side of people.
I now have sore feet and a sunburnt forehead.
But I've survived and am now rehydrating, hoping it will kill headache. So now it's time to collect funds. Thank you to all who had faith in me to give me theirs before the run.
I shall reveal the total when I have it all. Speaking of revelations here we go, my exciting news. I have registered for next year's fun run already, this will be the Brighton Marathon, yes MARATHON, on 10th April. As I'm still collecting for this run and getting over it, I'm not expecting any sponsorship for this just yet. Not that I ever expect anyway, only hope. I am happy and honoured to do this for Starfish. So a week of rest now then I'm back in training and stepping it up a notch. Here am I, crossing the finishing line:
And let's keep an eye on Sarah's blog for further news and thoughts from her and her training: THANK YOU AGAIN, SARAH, FOR SUCH STRONG AND STEADY SUPPORT TO STARFISH'S PROJECTS! ****** 2009 BUPA GREATER MANCHESTER RUN May 20, 2009 Another successful year for Sarah and her Great Manchester run! The BUPA Greater Manchester 10k Run took place on Sunday 17th May around Manchester city centre. As always, Sarah is offering the sponsorship raised to Starfish, to help us in accomplishing our goals. To sponsor her is easy: please visit her Website here : Sarah is available to answer any questions regarding that or the race. Here are the first photos she sent on to us, with her own comments. And her own big heart too!
Sarah, heartfelt thanks for your precious support! ****** 2008 BUPA GREATER MANCHESTER RUN Also this year, Sarah successfully completed the Great Manchester run which was also televised on BBC!!
As usual, sweet Sarah is donating her sponsorship money to Starfish for the ''Tanzania project'' and the Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam. We are helping them to integrate some additional needs, and you can find further info by visiting our relevant Muhimbili Hospital page (see the 2008 Update section). Sarah dedicated her participation to Mike Psciuk, who passed away on March 3 after a brave fight against illness. Mike was a regular guest in Rutger's website and his writings were an infinite pleasure for all of us to read. Over the years, Mike had gathered around him many cyberfriends who had the luck to enjoy his lovely wit and unmatched humour.
On Sarah's website (http://sarahstracks.mysite.orange.co.uk/) you will find all additional info about her Run, but herebelow are her 'visual' diaries, that nicely tell us how it all went... Sarah's ''warming-up wigglewalk''video... and her pre-run joy!..
And, after 1 hour and 33 minutes... Sarah's satisfaction!..
Thank you Sarah for having given once again such a warm and dedicated support! ****** 2007 LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S 10 KM RUN In 2007 Sarah succeeded in raising Euro245 for the ''Tanzania project'' and the Muhimbili
Hospital in Dar es Salaam
to support HIV-positive mothers and children stricken by this terrible virus. Thank you Sarah!
Thank you from all of us, Sarah! ****** 2006 BUPA GREAT MANCHESTER RUN
Sarah brilliantly gathered Euro237 from her sponsorship support. We are donating this amount (rounding the figure to Euro500) to help the Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Mr Haverkamp and his staff's efforts to constantly support HIV-positive mothers and children. Mr Haverkamp asked us to sincerely thank Sarah and all the people and donors who have helped us in this effort.
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