Spring Into Action - Run a Marathon
One of the most popular and successful ways to raise money for CBM is to do a sponsored run. We have already had a few CBM supporters running in the Flora London Marathon, the Oxford Mail Half-marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon this year. If you are running for CBM this year - please do let us know!
You don't necessarily need to run as part of a marathon but by joining an established event, it can help you to gain publicity, sponsors and support from your fellow runners.
If you're looking for a marathon or race to run, take a look at the sports-fitness.com website, which lists a large number of organised marathons around the world.How Can I Raise Money for CBM?
It has become increasingly easy to gain sponsorship and publicity by setting up an online donation page. Most CBM runners choose to use JustGiving to set up their sponsor page - it's easy to set up and even easier for people to sponsor you.
If you would like to set up a JustGiving page for your run, you should visit the CBM page at JustGiving or just click on the button below. You'll be 'up and running' in just a few minutes!
Top Tips
We caught up with Colette Barker, one of our most successful runners in 2007 and asked her for some top tips for running in a marathon. She ran in the 2007 Flora London Marathon and raised an incredible £2800 for CBM UK.
- Slow Down!
You should reduce your training in the last two weeks before the run - this will enable you to be refreshed and full of energy for your big event - Eat Well
The night before, eat lots of pasta and make sure you get a good night sleep. Have a nice big bowl of cereal on the day of the race. - Drinking
Drink little but often during the run. Don't wait until you feel thirsty as by then, your body will already be dehydrated. Take small sips regularly, not gulps. - Pace Yourself
Don't rush off at the start of the race - set your own pace and keep at it - it's not a 100 metre sprint! - Optimism
Never think about how many miles you've got left to do. Think about how many miles you've already achieved. - Look after those feet
Make sure your footwear is suitable, worn in and comfortable enough to last the distance - blisters can be very painful! - Relax
Treat your body with a nice long relaxing soak in the bath when you get home. This will help to relax your muscles
CBM has been extremely grateful to the runners who have recently shown their athletic skill, including;
- Peter Spoerer who ran in the AMG Amsterdam Marathon and the New York Marathon too!
- David Goode who ran in the Snowdonia Marathon 2007.
- David Warwick who ran around Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland.
Phew!
If all this talk of running is just not your 'cup of tea', you could always choose something else that you enjoy doing. CBM supporter David Warwick, ran round Northern Ireland's Lough Neagh in 2007 for CBM but has decided to do a sponsored parish walk in the Isle of Man in June 2008. You can help him reach his £500 target by sponsoring him online now!
Further Information on supporting CBM
- CBM UK at JustGiving - Find out more about JustGiving and how you can set up your own page.
- 2008 Edinburgh Marathon - official website
- 2008 Flora London Marathon - official website
- 2008 Snowdonia Marathon - official website
- 2008 Oxford Half-marathon
- 2008 'Dairy Crest' St Ives 10k Run - official website
- 2008 Amsterdam Marathon - official website
- sports-fitness.com - find a run near you!
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