Jesuit Missions UK

Dear Team,

Thank you for offering to run for Jesuit Missions.

On this page you will find details on entry procedure, training, the race and of course fundraising. If you have any ideas or events you would like to share with other members of the team, please e-mail them to me.

Race Entry: As many of you have heard, we have over 10 runners committed to running in the next marathon. Entries are open and you will be notified in early December by the London Marathon if you have been accepted. Jesuit Missions only has 25 guaranteed places available to cater for those who have been rejected. I would be grateful if you could contact me as soon as you know the outcome of your application so that I can start to allocate places. Please note that if I do not have enough places they will be allocated to those who have previously run for Jesuit Missions followed by those with the highest fundraising potential.

Fundraising: In December when we have confirmation of places I will send out sponsorship packs. A recent trend in fundraising is to use the Web for fundraising. As such you are most welcome to direct your sponsors to our website. We have also arranged a link with Just Giving to collect sponsorship online AND tax-efficiently. Their website also allows you to set up a webapge on their site so that sponsors worldwide can use their credit cards to sponsor you personally. Please click here to go to their site and follow the on screen instructions to set up your own page.

If you sponsors would like further details about our work, or if you would like us to thank them personally please e-mail me and I will ensure that any requests are carried out.

Training: We have all heard various advice on how to train for a Marathon. From my own personal experience if you are not a regular runner I would suggest at least being capable of COMFORTABLY running 7 to 10 miles at your own pace by Christmas. The most vital pieces of information to remember are to warm up properly, and not over exert yourself as these both lead to injuries, which will seriously hinder your training. After Christmas there is no need to run more than 3 times a week. One long run each week (7-14 miles) together with 2 short runs of 2 to 3 miles will be sufficient. Resting properly between the long runs will give your body a chance to repair any minor injuries that you cannot feel at the time, before they become more serious.

I am arranging a series of training runs which will give us the chance to meet and hopefully motivate each other both in running and fundraising. They are as follows:

Location: Richmond Park, Roehampton Gate Car Park. Look out for a Jesuit Missions sign.

Please note that the Robin Hood Gate has now been closed permanently
and there is a
heavily enforced speed limit of 20mph in the park.
You have been warned!

Time: 7.45 a.m. warming up, start running at 8.a.m. prompt
Direction: Anti-clockwise round the park. If late start running clockwise to join up. We will provide the drinks and any back up necessary
Breakfast: For those who are interested we can head into Wimbledon Village for a coffee and toast.

Schedule: