pia_spry: Running a marathon

Back in April I went mad and decided to start running. The first day I just about managed to run 60 seconds straight and thought I would never make it.

By June I had finished the 'Couch to 5k' programme and was physically capable of running for just over 30 minutes.

By October I completed my first half marathon in Peterborough in 2 hours, 50 minutes and 59 seconds. Not the best of times, but a massive achievement nonetheless.

To push me further and harder I decided it would be a good (?) idea to sign up for the Stockholm marathon, which takes place on the 2nd of June 2012. My training begins on the 17th of October. I know, I have gone completely mad...

Yes, I'm asking you to sponsor me... But no, I'm not asking you to give me your change: I'm asking you to CREATE CHANGE.

All you need to do is follow the instructions on the right, browse the DoActions and find one (or more) that suits you, then MAKE YOUR PLEDGE(S).

Some will be really easy, others take a bit more effort. But they've all got an environmental focus and THE CURRENCY IS CO2 -
The DoNation calculates these savings and donates them to me, publishing your pledges here on my page. I have added the first pledge in order to make up for the emissions produced by my flight to Stockholm and the plastic water bottles from which I will be drinking during the race! :)

You only pledge to do your chosen action for TWO MONTHS and all the information you need is provided here on The DoNation, making it really easy to complete. At the end of the two months you'll be asked how you got on, and at that point your donation is confirmed.

So please, get doing!

Thank you!