Brathay Windermere Marathon 2009

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oldbiddy Nov 2008 8:29pm, 7 Nov 2008 22,475 posts	oldbiddy yup Many happies :):):)
Yorkshire Pie (YP1) Nov 2008 8:30pm, 7 Nov 2008 1,762 posts	Yorkshire Pie (YP1) Happy birthday Mr Foxy TiT
Nov 2008 2:43pm, 10 Nov 2008 254 posts	Hello, Brathay Types! I seem to be getting more than regular e-mails from 'Scott Umpleby', thanking me for my sponsorship efforts and advising me on how to raise even more... Now, I wasn't really planning on big sponsorship for Brathay. I've paid my fee, and am willing to make a donation, but my intent was to be raising cash for another (similar) charity, Action for Children, instead. Is it de rigeur to be sponsored for Brathay? Have I booked onto the wrong marathon? Thoughts please, greatly appreciated.
Velociraptor Nov 2008 2:48pm, 10 Nov 2008 5,058 posts	Velociraptor Evsco, no, there is absolutely no obligation to raise money for Brathay unless you're doing the TiT, and you can use the event for another cause. You won't be the only one by any means. A donation, of course, would be most welcome justgiving.com (I think I'm getting better at this brass neck thing!)
Nov 2008 3:53pm, 10 Nov 2008 280 posts	I think we just all go on the distribution list - I didn't raise for Brathay last time - just think he's getting efficient at the fundraising thing. Thankless task - would rather run a marathon...! Where is FoxyDavy? Has he run away? Am still waiting for slice of birthday cake, and champers has gone flat!
Nov 2008 9:12pm, 10 Nov 2008 255 posts	Raptor - thanks for the info... and your cheek might just pay off!
Foxy Davy Nov 2008 6:10pm, 12 Nov 2008 556 posts	Foxy Davy many thanks to you all for your birthday wishes, the reason for my late reply is I was away running the Athens Classic - an event I would highly recommend - a very well organised event with a challenging 18 miles uphill from the start with 8 miles downhill to finish in the ancient Olympic stadium Will get cakes in May
Treacle Nov 2008 6:16pm, 12 Nov 2008 2,392 posts	Treacle Eek - 18 miles uphill!!! At least Windy doesn't quite do that:-) Belated happy birthday:-)
Lizzie W Nov 2008 6:18pm, 12 Nov 2008 834 posts	Lizzie W A clubmate said - Windermere? If you want scenic you should do the Jungfrau Marathon! I said - no thank you
Lizzie W Nov 2008 6:19pm, 12 Nov 2008 835 posts	Lizzie W Olympic Stadium must have been cool