In
the past I have been fortunate enough to have some of my expensive
and extreme races supported by some very kind sponsors. Mannatech
continue to supply my nutritional supplements, but in order to compete
in some more inspiring events I need a financial sponsor to step
on board to support these expensive events.
In
return you are guaranteed coverage on my website, I can wear kit
with your logo on, can put advertising on my van (which is seen
all over the country with racing nearly every weekend - in summer
as much as two or three races per week) and where possible get coverage
in the media, I am regularly covered in local newspapers and occasionally
get coverage on TV. I was ranked No 1 in GB and No 4 in the world
for 24 hours in 2009 and am still improving my performances at all
distances. I will also continue to represent my country at International
level at events that UK Athletics and England support.
Hoka
One One shoes
I now have a pair of each of these shoes, Bondi B, Mafate and Stinson
B. These all feature a unique rolling motion to deliver superior
underfoot performance. These shoes use up to 2.5 times the volume
EVA in the midsole compared to standard running shoes, they offer
outstanding impact absorption and highly comfortable underfoot feel.
I received this shoes in November 2011 and really do feel incredibly
cushioned and comfortable. The toe box is wide to allow for expanding
feet and with a few days of receiving them ran went for a 9 hour
run. Not a rub or blister in sight and the cushioning really feels
superior to all other shoes. The real test will come shortly when
I attempt to run over 500 miles in a week in December 2011.
Website: www.hokaoneone.com
Elete
- electrolyte concentrate
I first used this while running the Al Andalus Ultra Trail in Spain
in 2011. The weather was very hot for this multi-stage race and
went off all my normal drinks. This was the only supplement I used
during this event and went on to use it in The High. Due to the
altitude fluid intake is higher than normal and again this served
me well throughout the race, where I could barely take on board
any food for the 37 hours it took me to run (and break the men’s
course record by over 11 hours). Elete comes in a very practical
25ml bottle to add to water while running and is very small to carry.
This is a natural supplement that is flavourless.
Website: www.eletewater.co.uk
Signz
Based in Skelton
Terry and Lesley have supported me for several years now, updating
the sign-writing on my van with various races and other items that
have needed logos to be added. Excellent service and excellent rates
too.
Telephone 01287
654700
E-mail: terry@signznorth.fsnet.co.uk
Vitabiotics
Vitabiotics
have generously stepped on board to help with the build up to "The
High". The worlds' highest race in the Himalayas in aid of
Climate Change. Vitabiotics are sponsoring some much needed financial
help towards this event as well as supplying Jointace and Wellwoman
products to keep me healthy with the heavy training that is required
to compete in such an event. After two new hips husband Bill is
back racing fit and well, and has already felt many of the benefits
of the Jointace products.
Mannatech
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Mannatech
have sponsored me with their nutritional supplements since
2000.
These products help greatly with my recovery from training
and races. As an example of my recovery rates I ran 48 races
in 2004, 23 of which were of marathon distance or above, that's
almost a race every week and a marathon every fortnight.
The products I currently take are:
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Sport: herbal supplements with Ambrotose taken before and after
training runs and during ultra distance races. These products help
lessen the stiffness I experience associated with exercising. I
take four capsules before and after training and when running ultras
try to take one capsule every hour.
Empact: Sports drink taken before and during races, made
slightly more dilute than recommended make up. As with most sports
drinks this helps keep hydrated and more carbohydrates in the body
while training. Drink as and when needed during training and races
where I am able to have support.
Glycoslim: taken immediately after all training runs and races,
chocolate flavour is usually made up with hot milk as after cold
runs as I get very cold after training, vanilla flavour is often
incorporated into a smoothie, blended with yoghurt and fruits such
as banana, melon, pineapple and kiwi fruit. These products have
a good content of nutrients and although aimed at slimmers these
are the perfect make up to recover from hard running before the
body can take solid food, they also have a good supply of protein
to repair tissues damaged during exercise (also tastes superb!!)
Ambrotose Powder: this product helps keep the immune system
healthy and is based on cell communication and carbohydrates not
found in the diet. I have recently doubled my intake of this product
to a teaspoon per day and hope this will help with my asthma.
Catalyst: basically a vitamin and mineral supplement, more of an
insurance policy to ensure I am not short of nutrients but prefer
to take Mannatech products as I have been assured they are free
from contaminations and have been drugs tested several times while
taking Mannatech supplements. I take two tablets twice a day as
the recommended dose
Ambrotose AO: a supplement based antioxidant formula that neutralise
free radicals and toxins in the body, I take one capsule twice a
day as the recommended dose.
Catalyst: basically a vitamin and mineral supplement,
more of an insurance policy to ensure I am not short of nutrients
but prefer to take Mannatech products as I have been assured they
are free from contaminations and have been drugs tested several
times while taking Mannatech supplements. I take two tablets twice
a day as the recommended dose.
Spira
shoes
Spira sponsored
me from 2009 – 2010.
Centurion
Systems
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After
sustaining a stress fracture to my left hip in 2008 I was
recommended by a good friend Anke, from Germany, to look into
magnetic therapy for healing and came across this superb set
up by Centurion Systems.
It is a pulsating magnet that you sit in (or can use on other
body parts - knees, ankles) and promotes bone healing along
with other therapeutic effects. As I was already aware that
I had a low bone density (I am classed as Osteopaenic) my
bone health is of great concern with the distances I run.
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My diet is very
healthy but there is little I could do to improve my bone density
until I came across this equipment. I have been using it since July
last year and returned to my sport to achieve a new personal best
distance in my 24 hour event by the end of the year. The equipment
can be purchased outright or temporarily hired out to see the effects,
which is what I initially set out to do but is now permanently set
up at home and used regularly every day. Do take a look at the systems
as they really are a safe product to aid recovery from a number
of problems.
Website: www.centurion-systems.co.uk
Darlington
Building Society
Darlington
Building Society supported me for the Badwater Ultramarathon,
135 miles across Death Valley in July 2009 and sponsored the
Croft Circuit 6 Days which took place in February 2009.
EIM
EIM sponsored
the Marathon des Sables 2008.
EIM –
www.eimgroup.com
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Sonic
Relief
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During
rehabilitation of my Achilles I used a small portable ultrasound
device from www.MendMeShop.com , I used this for 5 minutes
twice a day and was soon back running again.
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| Elle
MacPherson Intimates |
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Elle
Mac Pherson sponsored me for the year 2003 only. This paid
for all my training expenses for that year including all kit,
warm weather training and a trip to Taiwan to compete in the
World 100km Championships. Elle also personally designed my
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Sponsors
for Libyan Challenge 2007
EIM
is paying the cost of entering the event.
University
of Teesside is giving £1250 towards support to complete
this event, such as equipment, use of the environmental chamber
to acclimatise. Matthew Wright is co-ordinating the various disciplines
of support such as nutrition, exercise physiology and biomechanics
(very different running on soft sand and carrying a big ruck-sack).
Darren Cooper from the Sport Injury side is trying to keep me injury
free.
The
Backpackers Shop, Guisborough is supplying all the equipment
I need at cost price – GPS, sleeping bag, ruck-sack, sahara
cap, waterproof socks etc.
Sponsors
for LEJOG 2006
Sponsor
Sharon
I am now looking
for further sponsors for a new van. I use a converted van that I
can sleep and cook in for events. When events require a lot of travelling
and start early in the morning we sleep in the van overnight to
save on costs and also it is nice to wake up at the event with no
travelling to do. Also at 24 hour events it is a necessity, needing
it to make hot food and drinks as required and supply my helpers
with a roof to shelter from the weather and somewhere for me to
change kit and sleep after the event.
I am a prolific racer having competed in over 50 races last year
alone. My van is recognised by most athletes and can carry your
logo and advertising. It can be used in any advertising campaigns
and support material and am willing to turn up for special events.
Please contact me for details on becoming
my new sponsor.
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