Thank you very much for applying for a Golden Bond place to run for Diabetes UK.
We have had an overwhelming response and the application forms were of an extremely high standard. We had 86 Golden Bond places to allocate for 2011 and we received almost 200 applications.
I am very pleased to inform you that we are able to offer you a place on the Diabetes UK team for 2011.
I will confirm this in writing to you and let you know what you need to do next.
Congratulations and thank you for your support.
Kind regards
Ellie Wood
Events Manager "
Events Manager "
Wow....oh wow...have I bitten off more than I can chew?! Hmm, this entry to the Marathon has really come as a suprise, now, dont get me wrong, I wanted to apply, but I didnt actually think I would get accepted !
As you all know, my sport of choice at the moment is dating and drinking....seriously, thats it, oh, and smoking but am planning on knocking that on the head. Thats all I do, I have the gym membership (havent been since June), and have just taken up pole dancing classes again, but neither of those class as long distance running?! Anyway, as London has been throwing some great curve balls at me and I am embracing them all (and certainly encouraging to their full potential!), when my youngest of 3 brothers suggested that we both run the marathon for our family's charitys I of course couldnt say no. I mean, lets be honest, so many people apply, theres no chance ill be accepted? Right?
So the background about my family. My oldest brother is a brittle (sp) diabetic since birth and has faced lots of struggles and challenges from this, from Hypos while driving...on trains...in hotels...and my favourite one outside Selfridges while meeting me, he is currently trying to get used to the pump which is proving to be a real pain. The second oldest brother has had a pacemaker since he was two, and has and is suffering from this...leaking valves....has had numerous open heart operations....yet they both carry on with their lives with grace and happiness and just dealing with all that is thrown at them. I know, however, if it was myself, I would be moaning daily on facebook (I am addicted as you all know!) and be continuously "poor me....my life is so tough...". So, the decision was made, my youngest Royal Marine brother would run for the British Heart Foundation, and I would run for Diabeties UK.
So...I have the place....my brother has not has his confirmed...could it be that I am going to have to face this on my own? Eeeek. Either way people, I will rise to the challenge, and do my best...and of course keep you all updated with the fun along the way. April now doesnt seem so far away !
Alice x
