Kath O'Reilly

Marathon year - I've officially become an annoying running person - bring on the NYC Marathon 2016!!!

From the night I arrived at my first ever Can Too training session I knew I'd found something wonderful - caring, committed people who don't run for themselves - but they run for those who can't.

Can Too is now in it's 11th year and has raised almost $16 million to fund young cancer researchers who are finding new treatments to detect, treat and cure this insidious disease.

Cancer research is the ONLY thing that will stop this horrible illness from stealing the people we love. I know the power of cancer research because it is the ONLY reason my Dad is still with us. I know just how lucky we are because every week I pull on my orange Can Too singlet and run with people who are committed to raising money for Cure Cancer Australia because even though they couldn't save their loved ones, they are running for yours.

This year I am runnning in the following events:

1. Lindfield 10km 'fun' run March
2. Canberra Half Marathon April
3. Sydney Harbour 10K June
4. Blackmores Half Marathon September
5. New York City 2016 MARATHON in November - yep that's right! And you all thought I was already crazy.

Training began last week for my epic journey where I am committed to:

• Run about 1800 km in training & races (That's the equivalent of running from Sydney to Townsville in far north Queensland!)
• Go to 100 pump classes
• Have 19 PT weight sessions
• 76 sessions of high intensity interval training
• 200 one minute planks (at least!)
• 50 pilates classes
• Many, many massages and epsolm salt baths!!!

If you don't want to sponsor me for this - then here's the kicker...... I won't be drinking from June until the Marathon on 6 November. If you know me at all you might now be thinking 'Wow - we know she's serious'. If I do drink I will be paying a fine to my fundraising. I needed this caveat because I have a reputation to uphold!

Training has begun & it is hard - but if I can raise money for cancer research it becomes just that bit easier.

If you would like to help me along you can donate on this page.

I'm sure I'll find some interesting stories to share along the way - I'll be sharing them on this blog.

I'll appreciate any support you can give - including moral!!