Hannah runs the marathon by hannahc15

I'm attempting to run/hobble/crawl my way through the London Marathon on April 26th 2009 on behalf of Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA).

ACTSA campaigns with the people of Southern Africa as they strive to build a better future. Working for peace, democracy and development across the region, ACTSA is the successor organisation to the Anti-apartheid movement.

Until this October I had never run more than 5km in my life so 26.2 miles is something of a personal challenge! I've set up this blog in the unlikely event that some people may be interested in tracking my progress (and pain!) as I train and fundraise my way through the next few weeks and months.

If you'd like to sponsor me please visit fundraising page - www.justgiving.com/hannahrunsthemarathon. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me as ACTSA gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

My race log so far is:

27/07/08 - Dorney Lake Cancer Research Race for Life, 22 mins

26/10/08 - Brighton seafront Cancer Research 10k, 45 mins

2/11/08 - Marlow half marathon: 1hr 48mins 26 secs. 364th place overall, 47th out of the women

14/12/08 - Bedford half marathon: 1hr 38mins 49 secs. 363rd place overall, 41st out of the women

22/02/09 - Brighton half marathon, 1hr34mins17secs. 425th overall, 40th out of the women

15/03/09 - Hastings half marathon, 1hr36mins37secs. 430th place  overall, 39th out of the women.