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Running but not from my Debts Challenge

Ok here it goes. I desperately want to
a) be debt free end of 2009
b) be able to finish my training for the LM
c) loose some weight!!

So I have decided to do a running and raising funds for the debts challenge. Basically for every mile I run I need to raise the same in £'s. At the moment I am running approx 30 miles a week, which means I need to raise £30 a week and then end of the month I will put it straight towards a debt. This money can be raised in anyway you want, clicks, bingo winnings, overtime etc etc you get the picture.

So if you fancy joining me in raising some cash, and getting fit at the same time jump in and join me.
I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
Finally Debt Free...

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  • pepe2008
    pepe2008 Posts: 5,158 Forumite
    sallyx wrote: »
    Ok here it goes. I desperately want to
    a) be debt free end of 2009
    b) be able to finish my training for the LM
    c) loose some weight!!

    So I have decided to do a running and raising funds for the debts challenge. Basically for every mile I run I need to raise the same in £'s. At the moment I am running approx 30 miles a week, which means I need to raise £30 a week and then end of the month I will put it straight towards a debt. This money can be raised in anyway you want, clicks, bingo winnings, overtime etc etc you get the picture.

    So if you fancy joining me in raising some cash, and getting fit at the same time jump in and join me.

    I can walk endlessly Sally, but cant run ( shin splints ) so, can I walk?
    :D:D stay wonky :D:D

    ....one-way ticket to Portugal booked !
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    What a good idea for a challenge!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Of course you can pepe walking is the best way to get fit anyway!
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    So I have been to run club this evening and we ran 4.5 miles. Have just checked the 8 things I listed on ebay yesterday and they are already at £5.60 so going well so far. Would like to raise £100 a month and equal that in mileage
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    It is icy here so no milage done - but I will be heading out tomorrow.

    Well done on both the miles and the cash!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Its about -6 here hypno and I think I have frostbite as my legs are blue....so cold
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Another 5.5 miles completed today so just need to check ebay to see how the auctions are doing...hopefully well!

    Edit £12.92 so ahead of schedule :)
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Did another 8 miles on Friday and 10 miles today so taking the mileage up nicely. Just waiting for ebay auctions to finish tonight. Havent ben doing very well on the diet front today so the pounds won't be going down this week but have been so stressed. Back to healthy eating tomorrow
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Gosh I haven't updated this for ages...its been a good month I have run 108 miles and just had a load of bits finish on ebay and grand total is standing at £542.69 :T :T
    Having said that there is literally nothing left in my house that I can possibly sell...do have a few of DD's toys to put on. Am also expecting a cheque from a secondhand shop that is selling loads of DD old clothes.

    Lets hope February is as good :)
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
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