You”re crazy! Or words to that effect that weren’t quite as polite!
That’s pretty much the response I have received when I have told people about the challenge myself and Philip Smith are taking on this year.
But the reason we are taking on such a tough challenge is to raise money for two Guernsey Charities, The Hub and This is Epic.
I seem to have a drive to cram as much as I can into my life (or ants in my pants). We don’t know what’s round the corner, we could become ill, be injured in a life changing accident, or worse.
At this stage in my life I am lucky because I can make the choice (time and money withstanding) to take on challenges and have a positive impact on others lives, one day that will be taken out of my hands.
My dad died when he was 50. I am 41. He achieved alot in his life and had a long lasting positive effect on many people. I don’t want to get to the same age and wish I had done more with my life.
I am trying to push myself further than I think I can go, and by doing so change lives in Africa and in Guernsey. This thought alone will help me at each step of the 183.4 mile event until the goal in achieved.
I’m scared of failing but I will do everything I can not to.
Philip and I are going to learn a lot doing this, about people and about ourselves, it’s going to be quite a journey. Already the help and support we have received has been incredible.
We are starting on August 18th running one marathon a day for seven days, finishing with the Guernsey Marathon. It’s going to be harder than either of us can imagine and we need your support.
I’d like to say thanks to Stuart Hardie who conquered 40 marathons in 40 days and is helping us prepare – to giving us the best chance of success. His Chi Running classes have been illuminating and so useful.
Quote from This is Epic
“Seven marathons in seven days is quite a challenge, but the positive impact on lives the money we raise will have is well worth the hard work and effort. If we hit the fundraising target we will be able to impact the lives of approximately 3000 people with our projects in Africa,” said Louise, one of the founders and directors of This Is EPIC.
From the HUB
“We are so privileged to be benefitting from this quite extraordinary fundraising challenge, and have such admiration – and gratitude – for the gruelling week that Philip and Warren are undertaking,” said Jane St. Pier from The HUB team.
“Since opening the service in 2012, the HUB team has worked with over 1,000 young teens; changing lives and changing futures. Our annual running costs are £120,000 pa and so the funding donated from the marathons will be crucial to our continued viability. We are also humbled to be a recipient in partnership with This Is EPIC; a charity that is also committed to having the maximum impact on changing lives.”
So How YOU can help
You CAN run with us?
It can be one mile, a marathon or several marathons. We hope that each day we get a good number running with us. We won’t be fast!
If you are interested please contact Louise Smith louise@thisisepic.gg
You CAN sponsor us?
We need to raise £20,000. Thats a big ask but think of the blisters and pain YOU won’t have to endure.
http://www.bmycharity.com/7Marathons7Days
Dates
Marathon 1 – Monday 18th August
Marathon 2 – Tuesday 19th August
Marathon 3 – Wednesday 20th August
Marathon 4 – Thursday 21st August
Marathon 5 – Friday 22nd August
Marathon 6 – Saturday 23rd August
Marathon 7 – Sunday 24th August (Also Guernsey Waterfront Marathon)
Find out more information about This Is EPIC
Find out more information about The HUB