Thank You Sainsburys and Their Customers!

Volunteers from YMCA Training and the Royal British Legion would like to thank the co-operation of staff at Sainsburys and their customers who helped us raise a total of £4,808.64p, which is fantastic. Collections took place between 12th and 17th April at the Weedon Road store.

March Madness Complete!

Apologies for the late update but the March Half Marathon Madness is complete. Bourenmouth Bay dispatched in a finishing time of 1:43:40 and thankfully the rain stayed away. A beautiful run along the coast starts at Bournemouth Pier, heads out to Durley Chine, up a steep climb to the top of the cliff. There is a mile or so stretch before a decline back to the promenade via Alum Chine through the tropical gardens. Then it's back past the pier crowds and out past Boscombe to Southbourne where the course takes you to the cliff top again. A short hop around Southbourne and back along the cliff top to Boscombe Pier. A huge decline here kills your calves before the final mile and a half to the crowded finish at the pier.

It has been a difficult challenge with a couple of set backs off the course. A stinking cold between races one and two, sadly we lost our dog before number three and an upset stomach before number four. Thinking of the army lads training and working out in Afgan puts it all into perspective though.

Thanks to everyone who has sponsored the cause so far and for all your good luck messages. I'm already thinking of my next challenge. Mark