A conversation between you & me
So, I have penned some conversations that I have had with various people since my marathon training began.
(Disclaimer: OK, so some of the conversation is pure poetic license – I have allowed myself to imagine the thoughts in your head at various points!)
You: What have you been up to this week Anita?
Me : Well, I ran 16 miles yesterday…(around 25.75km).
You: Er…most people use a car…it’s worth thinking about…
Me: It took me around 2 & a half hours…that’s over 150 minutes of running. Non-stop.
You: It would have been quicker in a car!
Me: Thanks for your encouraging words! That helps.
You: You’re welcome! But seriously Anita, what have your crazy hobbies got to do with me?
Me: Well, I’m glad you asked… I am actually running the Stockholm marathon for Compassion UK.
You: Why?
Me: For accountability. To make sure I don’t just give up. Because it is a good thing to do.
You: But everyone is always running for charities…I can’t sponsor everyone…
Me: Rest assured, this is the only charity race I plan on doing…I won’t ask again…it is a sizable distance (therefore worth sponsoring) and a worthy cause.
You: What’s in it for me?
Me: I thought you might ask that…
- The sheer joy of knowing you have done a good deed.
- The happiness you will feel from deep within you & you will bring to me & the children whose lives will be touched from your giving.
- You will no longer be hassled by me asking for sponsorship.
You: Oh, I particularly like reason 3…where do I donate?
Me: Again, you are asking all the right questions…this is very unlike you…you can donate here
You: Wait…I am a UK taxpayer…charities are always banging on about this…
Me: It’s all on their website – just make sure you tick the box to give GiftAid & Compassion UK will receive 25% extra on top of your donation.
You: It’s all so easy! Where can I find out more about your running journey & when is this great event?
Me: The Stockholm Marathon is on 31st May – you can head over to Anita Runs to learn more about this running journey of mine.
You: How exciting! I will definitely check it out &, more importantly, sponsor you for this huge physical feat you are putting yourself through.
Me: Thank you – it is appreciated more than you know.
Thanks guys x x x
Written by Anita on 5th April 2014 in General
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