Does everybody run in the charity Race for life ?

Question

Hi im thinking about doing race for life 2008 i know on the website it says you can walk but i dont want to be like the only person walking

So do most people run , jog or walk?

& will i look like an utter idiot if i walk?

thanks

Answer 1

Definately not, I did a Race for Life a couple of years back and loads of people walked!

Answer 2

the Maine thing is  you do it..and  maybe      make money  for  a  charity

Answer 3

When I participated last year there were tiny babies in slings and pushchairs with their mothers and elderly women who walked on crutches or were pushed in wheelchairs.

Many turned up in fancy dress and couldn't run and most women admitted that they hadn't prepared at all but just wanted to take part.

Last year I walked it in just over an hour and there were hundreds still finishing the course when I left an hour later.

Its not important whether you run, jog or walk - its the taking part and the fund raising that's important.

Have fun and don't forget to pay in your sponsor money. : )

Answer 4

u won't look like an idiot at all!

people of all ages will be doing it and not everyone will run. I plan to walk and jog, Im no sprinter!

Good Luck!

Answer 5

A majority walk it sweety & that's the beauty of it. There are women of all ages, shapes, sizes & fitness levels I enjoy running but for the Race For Life I choose to walk. You get to meet so many fantastic ladies along the way. everyone is frindly & we all chat & support each other. It also gives you time to read some of the back notes that people have pinned to them. The first race I did will always stick in mind because I saw a litle girl of about 2 with a sign that said "I'm racing for my Mummy" & the lady holding her hand who quite clearly had cancer had a sign that said "I'm Mummy".  It was very moving.

This year I'm racing for James, he was my son's best friend who sadly died age 13 two years ago.

To all of you who are also racing, for whatever reason, good luck, have fun & remember you're amazing.

Answer 6

Lots walk!!

Answer 7

hiya. you get all diffrent people doing all diffrent things. some people run jog and walk and some run or jog at first then when there feeling a bit tired they walk. just do what you prefer. you wont look like an idiot if u walk cause loads of people i no that do it walk aswell.

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