10k and a running orangutan!

Yay I did it! All the early starts and training paid off and I finished my 10k run in 58 minutes. The other runners did amazingly well, all completing their 20k run on time and without complaint - just super! Must praise our support team too, as the driving and constant cycle support kept us motivated and well fuelled.

If I am honest I had woken with stiff legs following Thursday 8 mile walk and 1 hour fitness class but being rather headstrong when things need doing, it seemed to disappear as soon as I started the run, and then it was just positive thinking and remembering its only a case of one foot in front of the other :)

Upon completing my next surprise was due to the two designated orangutan's being too tall, my rather shorter legs were going to run another 1.2km all dressed up. I would like to say that Sandra and I made a brilliant pair and fully enjoyed monkeying around!

So far we have raised just over £600, but with offline sponsors as well, we are hoping to cross the £1,000 mark.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored us, and its not too late to still do so:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=NorfolkLoopGoldChallenge&isTeam=true

A well earned rest today, with the most strenuous exercise planned being lifting the odd painting and remote control :)

Take care,

Maria xx