Congratulations to Deb Rae who completed the Paris Marathon in April 2012, and raised $8,500 for her Charity of Choice!
This is Deb’s Story..
“Hi Selina and the Red E Team
Thanks very much for all your help in my preparation to run my first ever marathon.
I did actually finish the marathon, without any stomach cramps, or even a blister! All that training and careful eating paid off! I ran all the way and it took me 5 hours, 16 mins, 19 secs. I came 31 224th out of 40 000 runners (32 990 made it to the finish line), and the winner did the run in 2 hrs and 5 mins! I’ve attached a couple of photos of the 30km mark, and the crowd at the start area (it took me more than 45 mins to reach the start line!).
It was very cold – I had goose bumps all the way and barely raised a sweat – but it was like one big party! There were people cheering nearly all the way along the route as well as bands, juke boxes, singers, dancers, who worked very well to keep the runners going. There were also free shoulder and foot massage at the 30km mark and wine and cheese at the 35km mark (I was tempted but kept running). My mum was also at the 30km mark which was a huge motivator to at least make it that far!
I ran the whole way, didn’t have any injuries or cramps and my recovery only took about 48 hours. Your team made it all possible by the support you showed me right from when I first met you, your team helping me with my running plan, organising my diet and keeping me calm when I started to stress! I was worried about my knees, which usually get sore when I run. I also started to get stomach cramps during my training, which would’ve meant I couldn’t complete the marathon. Your trainers talked me through both of these issues, helped me work out how to change my diet and went out of their way to get extra information to help me. And it paid off!
Every staff member I met at Red E was very friendly, helpful and motivating. You really inspire me with your own level of motivation and the fantastic team you’ve put together. I recommend Red E to all my friends and family. If you want to feel good about yourself and improve your fitness in a place where you feel energised, confident and comfortable, then Red E is the place to go!
I wish you every success and thank you again for your fantastic support.
Regards,
Deb”
