The new run for humanity project for 2010 is currently being planned and will be in July. For 2010 the project will be bigger, better and even more painful on the knees with us running 400km in just 8 days.
More info to follow shortly:
Training for 2010:
Currently we are training hard to manage the new route of 400km in 7 days in 34c, starting at 6000ft. The Liverpool weather hasn't helped and the following video highlights how different the conditions maybe... a bit different to Uganda???
The 2009 project:
In June 2009 a team of 6 friends from the UK and Uganda will run from Pallisa (Eastern Uganda) to Kampala (Uganda's Capital) covering 240km in 6 days. The team will work in partnership with the Ugandan Red Cross to support vulnerable communities and make a difference to the lives of young people. The run will fund and raise awareness of the work of the Red Cross, first aid training and support communities to become resilient in times of crisis.
The Team - Martin, Jane, Simon, Sian, Michael and Eyria
Pictures of some of the team:
Please leave your comments, by clicking the 'Comments' link below
Sounds like a great team... i hope you have all been training hard?
ReplyDeleteMr T you are completely bonkers!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and the team the very best of luck for your mad challenge - Ill be keeping upto date on progressx
good luck guys hope it all goes well!! your all krazy for running in what would be way too hot for me!!
ReplyDeleteWish you all the best
Run like a fish Martin (he knows exactly what i mean
Lyn x
Best wishes to the entire team as you set out on your run across Uganda. Be motivated by the worthy cause you are supporting and stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteWe will be following your progress in Barbados!!
Troy
Dear all,
ReplyDeleteI have only met one of you before, but it is a wonderful and kind thing you are doing. When things get tough, remember that every step you take is making a difference and when things get really tough - use your angel wings! (You'll know where they are when the time is right). Good luck.
A Supporter
Just a pre run word of encouragement to you all. Big Hip Hoorays for first of all accepting the challange and secondly massive good luck wishes to all the team and may your blisters be teeny tiny ones.
ReplyDeleteMaria - Jane's work colleague.
Don't get eaten by lions- I need my personal trainer back in one piece. Good luck- Pete Griffiths
ReplyDeleteHave a great time everyone, enjoy Kampala and the Fairway Hotel tonight!!
ReplyDeleteSi and gang, I think you are all wonderful! Run on eagles' wings. Enjoy! We'll be watching your progress. Shalom :) xxx
ReplyDeleteHi All,
ReplyDeleteHope you have a safe journey out there and hope the run goes well... Wish I was there with you... Watching you run that is, as a spectator toasting you with a cold Nile special... Good luck, Gary
Go team Bumba!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you finished the website - looking good. (Gaz will keep an eye on the comments approvals for you - we're about this week, so can help with updates if needed)
Jut want to wish you all the very best for the run and visit to Uganda, i'm sure it will be memorable experience for you all.
Wish I was there with you.
Helen xx
best wishes to you and the team si, miss u already pal. x
ReplyDeleteDear Sian and the Team,
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best of luck with your challenge...what a great project with a fantastic cause. I look forward to tracking your progress!!
Han x x x
Hey Si, all the best. Just about to go for a little run over here in Sunny England so just thinking of you and wishing you all the best. I think that you guys are doing something truly great.
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Dave
Tell Martin to check his email for the log in details to the twitter page I just set up for you! You have 7 followers and one is the our world your move campaign who want you to post info of your run on their website!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck all!
Mel xx
Tell Martin to check his emails for the log in details of the new twitter account ive set up for you to help you get your 1000 followers! You already have 7, only been on 12 hours and one of those is the our world your move campaign who want you to put info of your run on their website!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck All!!!!
Mel xxx
good luck to you all
ReplyDeleteHello Simon its Jon McGuinness here, your mum called at our house today and told us what you are planning to do. We all wish you the best of luck.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a massive achievement for you, and your team and Iam sure it will push your physical capabilities to the edge.
Ensure you enjoy it even when your body and mind may be telling you otherwise!!!
Best of luck again mate. take care on your trip.
Simon..Just wanna wish you lots of luck. I'm praying that the Good Lord will bless you with blisterless feet. I am amazed at what your team are setting out to do and very very proud of my little cousin.
ReplyDeleteGood luck everyone.
xxx
Hi Simon. Amazing stuff. I'm praying for you all and I'm very proud of you. You won't need luck but I wish you lots of it. And courage and determination to endure.
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Hi Simon. This is my 3rd attempt to post a message. computers are not my thing. thinking what an amazing project you are involved in. praying for strength,courage and endurance for you all.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and feeling very proud.
Sue x
Hi Simon, this is my 4th attempt at posting a comment so if they all show I may be seen to be stalking you. We are thinking of you and praying that God will bless you with strength, courage and endurance.
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cousin Sue. x
Hey Sian, good luck all of you.Wish i was there with you guys. Wish you all the best. Bakir xxxx
ReplyDeleteHey Sian, good luck all of you. I think you are doing a great job hope you success. Wish i was there with you guys. All the best. xxx Bakir
ReplyDeletehi everybody! glad to hear you,ve all arrived safe and sound. you,re doing a fantastic job out there i,m proud of all of you. give my regards to all the comunity of pallisa.i,m there in spirit. when things get tough remember why you are doing it. love to all martins mum x
ReplyDeleteHope you're all keeping well and happy. It's done nothing but rain here in Liverpool today Si, grey and miserable. Keep smiling. Lotsaluv to you all, Jill xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done my scouse friend.Keep up the good work.We are all here to spport you.Have you lost weight?COACH BYRNE.
ReplyDeleteHi to Si and team .this is my 5th try ,good to see the pics .your mum is made up si .y,dad is to .lol sends her luv .good luck on the kids convoy....
ReplyDeleteWe wont do a tea for you t,morrow night .lots of love ,Mum Dad ,and Lauren .we went to her assemble this morn and she sang her hardest for her uncle si ..
ReplyDeleteSimon - Your mum wanted to say that we are all cheering you on and thinking of you xxx Lauren said a big hello and hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling Si n gang. Not long now. We're all behind you. xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Si Lauren here .just been talking to you ,missed you t,night . Good luck on the kids convoy
ReplyDeleteDon't eat too many chappatis before you start - best wishes to the team and all in Pallisa Branch. It's cold and dull in Nottingham! Vanilla Jamila xxx
ReplyDeleteHiSimon
ReplyDeleteHope its going well. All thinking of you. Our Clare is here with me and we've just had a roast but you don't wanna know about that.
hope you only get one message from me today but this is my second attempt so you never know!
lots of love from your cousins. x
mon,
Having another go at saying h
Si your mum said if you, Martin or anyone from the team would like to speak to Pete Price to drum up some publicity then to let us know. Apparently Jill was on the phone to him last night. Lauren said "keep those crocs running" - i hope your not really running in those flip flops - and definitely not your odd ones - ha ha !! Adele and David x
ReplyDeleteHi All, Have fun and enjoy! We're very proud of you, especially Janey on her first trip. Hope the knee holds up. Justin is officially old now. See you soon.
ReplyDeleteSi I need a mobilre number for Pete Price to phone Uganda n talk to you n the rest of the team on his show. I have to get back to him if you are interested. Luv Jill XXX
ReplyDeleteSi I need a mobile number for Pete Price to contact you and the team in Uganda if you are interested. His suggestion. Would be good for publicity. I was singing your praises on last night's show. Luv Jill xxx
ReplyDeleteAlright Si,
ReplyDeleteGood luck, cant think of anything worse than running with sand in me shoes, does anyone have a long stick with a bottle of vodka dangling???
EE
congratulations on a successful first day. Have plenty of rest and fluids take care martins mum x
ReplyDeletehi this is my second attempt to congratulate you all on your first day. Have a good nights sleep and drink plenty love to you all martins mum
ReplyDeleteHi Jill from Wavertree,
ReplyDeleteSi can be contacted on 00256 771476078 and we have that contact with us all the time. Thanks for all the messages, its keeping our spirts up!! Now for another 40km....
Run team
Hi si,
ReplyDeleteHope running is going well not long to go now! Just on the way to Belgium with the team now. Goodluck with the rest of the trip and I'll speak to you when you get back.
Colin sing
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeletewe're just back from the wedding and it's the first chance we've had to check in since you started the run. Great to hear things are going well and it looks like the Nile Special is flowing (even if it's in tea cups!)...
Send our love to all the Pallisa family - Michael, Eriya (Lizard) and Muhammad (even though he's from the land of the disco) and Lawrence too (love to Damily and the family) - but most of all take care all of you. It's pretty warm here but nothing like Uganda we're sure!
Enjoy yourselves, watch out for people carrying goats on their backs or carrier bags full of petrol!
Run Forrest, run!
Lots of love,
Tim & Tara
Hi Janey & Martin, Sounds like you're having fun. Keep up the good work all of you. Have logged on everyday to see how you're getting on, no surprise you've found beer and whats with the tea cups, its usually straight from the bottle with you! I'm missing you! I keep going to text you, then remember you're not here.. doh!
ReplyDeleteNot long now then you can relax.........
see you soon, kate, justin, james, halle & ted x
Simon.On your last leg well done .Your Mum and Lauren send their Love ,they are in the living room singing to mama-mia .Lauren has just screamed up .HI UNCLE SI .good luck my Son .proud of your effort . davedaclock Dad.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your success you all deserve a gold medal! have a drink on me and a good nights sleep love martins mum x
ReplyDeleteGood luck Simon, you are doing a brilliant job. Your'e a top scouser.
ReplyDeleteFrom everyone at the Penny Lane Post Office.
Des
Hi Simon. I think your run is over now. hope it's been the amazing experience you wanted it to be.see you back soon . weather been fantastic. hot hot hot. but you'll have a jumper on I reckon.
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love sue (and your cousins)
Simon well done on a fantastic crusade - love mum xx
ReplyDeleteHi Si and gang. Spoke to Pete again last night. Don't think the number was passed on to him Never mind. He wants you to ring him as soon as you can. The phone lines don't open til 10pm but he wants to hear all about your trip. You're best to phone as soon as you can after 10pm before all the windup merchants go on. Week nights usually have a theme but Sunday is open forum. My PCs been down for a week. Better late than never. Contact Pete on 0151 708 1059. You've all been amazing so you should all phone Pete. LOtsaluv Jill xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done Si and gang. Sorry for the delay. PCs been down for a week. Seems your number wasn't passed on but I spoke to Pete Price again last night. He's very interested in hearing all about your venture. Sunday nights are open forum so as the lines don't open til 10pm you're best to ring him then on 0151 708 1059.
ReplyDeleteYou could all ring him. Phone before the windup merchants get on. Once the clock strikes 12 all sense goes out the window. Enjoy the rest of your time there. Lotsaluv to you all, Jill xxx