So..... running - Page 158

Jonny69 · 09-05-2012, 13:52

Are you going to do Run to the Beat?

Edit: scrub that, it's sold out already

BBx · 09-05-2012, 14:05

I know... its totally annoying.

Its a good one to pb on but you have all of London and Essex applying for it.

This sounds awful but I am reluctant to go through a charity to do it - have asked for sponsorship so many times.

£200 is the min for Leukamia and Lymphona. Phoned one other and it was £250. Feel very uncharitable for saying this, but hate the fact that they almost con you into doing it :/

BB x

Will · 09-05-2012, 14:16

You've done brilliantly with all the money you've raised over the last few years so you deserve a break from having to do it, you should be able to run it for the "joy" of running

BBx · 09-05-2012, 14:26

I have no joy for it.

Just want to have a focus!!!

BB x

Kitten · 09-05-2012, 15:01

I agree on the charity thing. I've done so many little runs I hate asking now. Am doing a 9k moonlight walk on Friday for lung cancer research & treatment, but with all the marathon/extreme event runners about, I'd feel ashamed asking for sponsorship, so I haven't.

Will · 09-05-2012, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBx

I have no joy for it.

Just want to have a focus!!!

BB x

Hence the "joy" being in inverted commas!

Jonny69 · 09-05-2012, 17:33

I'm also a bit against being cornered into doing these things for charity. If I was actually doing an event because I specifically wanted to raise money for a charity then that's one thing, being made to do it for the sake of charity is another. By all means stick a chunk of my entry fee into a charity, but I don't like the pressure I have to put on people to justify the fact that I want to push myself.

I think that came across right. Interpretations?

semi-pro waster · 09-05-2012, 17:40

I think I understand what you mean Jonny, it's a personal challenge to do the event and while you're happy for some of the money to go to charity it's not always the primary reason you're doing it.

Jonny69 · 09-05-2012, 19:25

That's what I meant!

jmc41 · 10-05-2012, 14:18

Well apparently I've got either a stress fracture or something up with the tendon in my left foot. No chance of an MRI (which seems a bit of overkill anyway), and it makes no odds which is it for recovery which is likely 3-4 weeks, trying to run for "maybe 200 yards" to see if it's improving.

Two Castles 10k is in... 4 weeks. I think I may have to re-assess my goals

09-05-2012, 13:52	#1571
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Are you going to do Run to the Beat? Edit: scrub that, it's sold out already __________________

09-05-2012, 14:16	#1573
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	You've done brilliantly with all the money you've raised over the last few years so you deserve a break from having to do it, you should be able to run it for the "joy" of running __________________ *No No!*

09-05-2012, 15:01	#1575
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I agree on the charity thing. I've done so many little runs I hate asking now. Am doing a 9k moonlight walk on Friday for lung cancer research & treatment, but with all the marathon/extreme event runners about, I'd feel ashamed asking for sponsorship, so I haven't. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

09-05-2012, 17:33	#1577
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I'm also a bit against being cornered into doing these things for charity. If I was actually doing an event because I specifically wanted to raise money for a charity then that's one thing, being made to do it for the sake of charity is another. By all means stick a chunk of my entry fee into a charity, but I don't like the pressure I have to put on people to justify the fact that I want to push myself. I think that came across right. Interpretations? __________________

09-05-2012, 17:40	#1578
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	I think I understand what you mean Jonny, it's a personal challenge to do the event and while you're happy for some of the money to go to charity it's not always the primary reason you're doing it. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

09-05-2012, 14:05	#1572
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I know... its totally annoying. Its a good one to pb on but you have all of London and Essex applying for it. This sounds awful but I am reluctant to go through a charity to do it - have asked for sponsorship so many times. £200 is the min for Leukamia and Lymphona. Phoned one other and it was £250. Feel very uncharitable for saying this, but hate the fact that they almost con you into doing it :/ BB x

09-05-2012, 14:26	#1574
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I have no joy for it. Just want to have a focus!!! BB x

09-05-2012, 19:25	#1579
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	That's what I meant! __________________

10-05-2012, 14:18	#1580
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Well apparently I've got either a stress fracture or something up with the tendon in my left foot. No chance of an MRI (which seems a bit of overkill anyway), and it makes no odds which is it for recovery which is likely 3-4 weeks, trying to run for "maybe 200 yards" to see if it's improving. Two Castles 10k is in... 4 weeks. I think I may have to re-assess my goals