A conversation between you & me

So, I have penned some conversations that I have had with various people since my marathon training began.
(Disclaimer: OK, so some of the conversation is pure poetic license – I have allowed myself to imagine the thoughts in your head at various points!)

You:    What have you been up to this week Anita?

Me :    Well, I ran 16 miles yesterday…(around 25.75km).

You:    Er…most people use a car…it’s worth thinking about…

Me:      It took me around 2 & a half hours…that’s over 150 minutes of running. Non-stop.

You:    It would have been quicker in a car!

Me:     Thanks for your encouraging words! That helps.

You:    You’re welcome! But seriously Anita, what have your crazy hobbies got to do with me?

Me:     Well, I’m glad you asked… I am actually running the Stockholm marathon for Compassion UK.

You:    Why?

Me:      For accountability. To make sure I don’t just give up. Because it is a good thing to do.

You:     But everyone is always running for charities…I can’t sponsor everyone…

Me:      Rest assured, this is the only charity race I plan on doing…I won’t ask again…it is a sizable distance (therefore worth sponsoring) and a worthy cause.

You:     What’s in it for me?

Me:      I thought you might ask that…

  1. The sheer joy of knowing you have done a good deed.
  2. The happiness you will feel from deep within you & you will bring to me & the children whose lives will be touched from your giving.
  3. You will no longer be hassled by me asking for sponsorship.

You:    Oh, I particularly like reason 3…where do I donate?

Me:      Again, you are asking all the right questions…this is very unlike you…you can donate here

You:    Wait…I am a UK taxpayer…charities are always banging on about this…

Me:      It’s all on their website – just make sure you tick the box to give GiftAid & Compassion UK will receive 25% extra on top of your donation.

You:     It’s all so easy! Where can I find out more about your running journey & when is this great event?

Me:      The Stockholm Marathon is on 31st May – you can head over to Anita Runs to learn more about this running journey of mine.

You:     How exciting! I will definitely check it out &, more importantly, sponsor you for this huge physical feat you are putting yourself through.

Me:      Thank you – it is appreciated more than you know.

Thanks guys x x x

 


Written by Anita on 5th April 2014 in General

 

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