ASICS British 10k London Run 2009
Thousands of runners take part each year in the run. Photo: Union Jack Sports Limited.
One of the most popular and successful ways to raise money for CBM is to take part in a sponsored run. We have been fortunate in the past, to have a few CBM supporters running in the Flora London Marathon, the Oxford Mail Half-marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon. This year, we are looking for runners to take part in the ASICS British 10k London Run which takes place on 12th July.
If you would like to apply for one of CBM's 6 places in this run around England's capital, taking in many historic and well known landmarks, then you must complete and submit an application form, which you can download below.
- 2009 Run Application Form (41.4Kb)
We will not be able to enter you for the run without your completed application form.
After we have considered your application, and if we have an available run place left, we will send you the official run pack containing your runner number, event information and other items to help ensure that your day and your fundraising are a success.
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 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
Phew!
If all this talk of running is just not your 'cup of tea', you could always choose something else that you enjoy doing - walking, knitting, reading, silence.. the possibilities are fairly endless.
Further Information on supporting CBM
- CBM UK at JustGiving - Find out more about JustGiving and how you can set up your own page.
- ASICS British 10k London Run - official website
- Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon - official website
- Flora London Marathon - official website
- Snowdonia Marathon - official website
- Amsterdam Marathon - official website
- sports-fitness.com - find a run near you!
CBM UK is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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