HAVE A HEART APPEAL IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPICES UK.
WELL DONE and MANY CONGRATULATIONS to Catherine Cole who ran in the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday 20 March 2011 in support of CHILDREN'S HOSPICES UK.
Have a Heart Appeal is run by Heart FM. This year they are supporting Children's Hospices UK by raising money to provide care and support to local seriously ill children and their families in their own homes, as well as providing care and support for the seriously ill child. A visit from a hospice nurse can also relieve the pressure on the family allowing them to spend more time with their other children.
Catherine who is a legal assistant, and is based at ABD's Calne office works for the Probate Department. Catherine started running about a year ago and says she "loves it and has the running bug!" So far, she has competed in various 5k and 10k races locally.
Catherine's training for the Reading Half Marathon was a tough one! She started her training in the cold month of January up until the week of the race by running at least 4 times a week. A lot of people took part in the race. There were over 18,000 people running this year. The route was predominately road based around the streets of Reading Town Centre finishing in the Madjeski Stadium. Catherine completed the run in 2 hours and 6 minutes which was fantastic! She even sprinted to the finishing line! All her training was worthwhile.
With support from work colleagues, family and friends she has raised over £350 (plus gift aid) in support of Children's Hospices UK.
Catherine hopes to enter the Chippenham Half Marathon in September 2011.
So, many congratulations, and good luck for your next race. We know you will enjoy the training..
WELL DONE.
Its the taking part that counts!
Catherine with her medal and certificate.
