That's right isn't it. Write something on the internet and it will never go away.
Is that a reason not to do it? I don't think so. We all have our thoughts, our opinions, they are just as valid as the next persons.
I will admit I cannot stand all the motivational shit that people post on Facebook and twitter, and if you know me you will know that, but......it's your right to do it if you want. If it helps you then good. I will scroll on. My motivation comes from...well it's my business isn't it. I do think ultimately we are on our own, and whilst it's nice to have someone cheer me on, I'm going to do it whether they do or not. For me.
Oooh, that makes me remember what I had my knickers in a twist about last week, or the week before.
I sponsored 2 people yesterday, one because I am willing her on to her first marathon and she gives an awful lot. The other, yeah it's his first marathon too, he got a place so isn't obliged to fundraise, but I'msponsoring him because I am so impressed with the way he has consistently improved.
So those reasons. I will not sponsor because someone tells me they are doing something 'mad' or 'the toughest race ever' ...... Because I know. You're doing it because you want to. You. I've been there. I wanted to do the 10 in 10. Brathay trust seems like a worthy cause, but no more worthy than hundreds of other charities. I had to get 2250 to do it. I just about did. I hated every second of fundraising.
I suppose if I had a cause that really really mattered to me it would be different, but it wouldn't change the fact that the event i chose would be something I really wanted to do.
So try not to pretend the ONLY reason you are doing it is for the charity. I find that to be bollocks.
I do have more people to sponsor, I just can't afford it this month cos January was too long :-D
Should talk about running now, I've done a bit.
Highlights - 10k PB at Hyde Park, 5k 2014 best at Hyde Park yesterday 21.24. Hoping this is good as I don't run well this early in the year normally. XC at Parliament Hill was great fun. Hopefully xc tomorrow will be good too.
Got a running technique course at Mile End on Tuesday, looking forward to this and hoping the tube strike doesn't scupper me. Work shouldn't as I am on a stats and research methods course all week.
Got my appraisal a week Monday when I am going to ask if I have a job after November. Fingers crossed.
Anyway right, as a wise friend of mine once said. It's only running, can we all please just try to remember that :-D
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