My fundraising event is almost done, and two wonderful charities are going to benefit from the aroha you all helpped create. I ran the race, but all the angle-famillies are going the hard yards.
Don't give up- we celebrate a little life, not a little loss xxx
You did a fantastic job! $1400!! $700 for each charity means they can help other families like ours.
All booked in.
I love that you have her on your bib xx
Only 6 sleeps to go: the time goal has changed but the resolution to finish hasn't.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has donated x
Romilly's Mum Mel has written about their journey. If you would like to read her words, they are on Stuff;
I am so excited that two amazing charities are going to benefit from this event!
My medication has kicked, so I am feeling much better, and while it wont be a fast race- BRING IT ON!!!
You are amazing and I know you can do this! Can't wait to see you soon xx
$1000 reached for 2 amazing charities- much love to you all x
Wow congrats Gill! That's amazing!
Hi Everyone! So my goal for this half marathon has changed from beating my previous time (3h8m) to just finishing. Having a few anxiety issues, so training is currently beyond my mental energy limit. But you know what, I will finish, even if it's a walk :) look after yourselves, and stay strong x
So understand the low points. I have had them for every single Halfy and the full marathon I did last year. The full marathon was the worst! I was running for the the BabyLossNZ charity when we suffered our second miscarriage, just 4 weeks prior to the race! I was doing tertiary education which had to be requested for aegrotat and still grieving our first baby loss. Was bloody awful and a full blown meltdown.
Reach out to those closest to you and talk about it is my biggest advice. The anxiety is there because you care, always remember that and take some energy from being a good person. I agree, you'll get there mate, and aiming to finish is absolutely fine. Remember what you're doing this for too. It's not really about the running at all, that's just a vessel. The charity awareness and support goes further than you know and is what fills the vessel, and you should be proud of what you're doing and effectively 'paying it forward'. All the best mate.
Thank you Sean x I am seeing Romilly's mum, Milly in a few weeks. We'll finally get to hug and cry together; please NZ stay at Level1!!!
Romilly's parents, Mel and Garth, read all the messages on this page. Thank you for showering them in aroha x
Training hasn't gone well this week: excessive work hours and a cold have me run down rather than running about. But, hope springs eternal, and tomorrow is another day! 116 days left...
Romilly was born 1 month ago. The whole world seems to change so quickly right now.
Tonight I ran 5km, at a pace of 10min per km. Not a blistering pace, but 1 month ago I could only manage 3km.
And the world keeps going :)
Thank you Rebecca, Brenda, Maria, Lucy, everyone at LTS (where Romilly's daddy works) Aunty Rachel, DAH2, and guest donor xxx
Romilly's family held a memorial service this weekend, and planted trees in her honour. A little bit of her will continue to grow and make the world a better place.
I am feeling pretty low today- I realised that little Romilly was only 1 week off the gestational age I was born at (31 weeks). I also recently lost a friend to breast cancer, back in May, so every so often the grief overwhelms me. Today is one of those days. It's raining so no one will see me bawling when I run this evening....
I will run hard for your little angle too xxx love to you and yours ♡
Thank you Robyn, Michael, and the other donors. Your support pushes me past the pain (both physical and mental).
Ok so I didn't actually go running in the storms tonight; my husband suggested the stairs was a better option than getting hailed on so I went up and down the stairs for 15min.... was very hard work.
Thank you everyone who has donated this weekend!
Today is the first day back to training, I am over a cold I had last week, so it'll be a gentle jog to ease into things.
Romilly's birth and death notices have been posted, which are two of the hardest things I've had to read;
Please send Mel and Garth all your aroha, and keep their little girl in your heart.
