Welcome to week 14 of your training plan
The plan focuses on building your half marathon running specific fitness over 16 weeks so that by the end you are ready for your event. The plan is progressive but you can jump in at a position that matches your current training load if you are already training.
We will be sending out training plans for the next two weeks via email, if at any point you do not receive your email please contact us.
Fundraising advice
Contact businesses one last time to see whether they would like to be involved in sponsoring you. You can have their logo on your running vest while you are training or even throughout the Run. If you have a personal website or blog, you can also mention the company there.
Remember, we also have our Facebook page where you can chat to other runners in Team Diabetes UK, find out what fundraising events they are organising or involved and maybe give you some inspiration.
If family and friends are coming to support you please remind them of the cheer bus and the cheering point. more information from us on 01325 488606.
Diabetes facts and stats
Throughout the weeks we will provide you with some statistics and information about diabetes to help your fundraising message have a greater impact
This week: Life expectancy is reduced on average by 20 years in those with Type 1 diabetes and up to ten years in Type 2 diabetes.
Gift Aid
On the sponsorship forms and on the online donations, your supporters will be asked if they would like to Gift Aid their donation. Please ensure that as many people as possible tick the Gift Aid box plus give their full name and address (postcodes are essential) as it allows us to claim an extra 25p for every pound raised. It doesn’t cost your supporters any extra to Gift Aid their donation.