40 Before 40

Marathon No.1 - 30

Marathon No. 1 - 30

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Macmillan Cancer Support Fund-Raising Page (For BOSTON 2014)

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The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon - 24th February 2013

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Medoc Marathon 2012 - Me & Kenneth (Just RUNNING)

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▼ 2013 (9)
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  - Marathon No.40 - Kent RoadRunner Marathon
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40 Before 40
parkrun 5K - 2013 (3.1 Miles)
The South Downs Way 50 Mile Ultra - 13th April 2013
2013 Training Log
Recent RUNNING Events - 2013
My List of MARATHONS.......
A few of my MEDALS
My GOALS for 2013
List of RUNNING Events participated in
MARATHON Maniac (Since October 2012)
VOLUNTEERING - London Ultra 50K - 17th February 2013
VOLUNTEERING - London Virgin Marathon - 21st April 2013
'spatone' - Women's Running Workshop with Liz Yelling
Boston Marathon 2014

Daley Thompson (Former Decathlete of England) Battersea Park, London

December 2011

Marathon du Medoc

8th September 2012 - 06Hrs 48Mins 29Secs

Marathon du Beaujolais

17th November 2012 - 06Hrs 43Mins 41Secs

The Chicago Marathon

7th October 2012 - 05Hrs 02Mins 53Secs

'spatone' Women's Running Workshop with Liz Yelling

Battersea Park Millenium Arena - Saturday, 9th March 2013

Liz Yelling (British Long Distance Runner) The VIRGIN London Marathon EXPO.

April 2012

The Hall of Fame - London Virgin Marathon

22nd April 2012 - 05Hrs 05Mins 52Secs

Children with CANCER UK

April 2012

The Standard Hong Kong Marathon

Sunday, 24th February 2013

The SHINE Marathon Walk

29th September 2012 - Approx. 11Hrs 30Mins

Milton Keynes Marathon

6th May 2013 - 05:35:44

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Geodis Wilson's GOT TALENT ARTICLE

Geodis Wilson's Internal Magazine 3 - 2012 - NEWGROUND << Click Here >>

Geodis Wilson - December 2012 Newsletter

December 19, 2012

Mei Chan – The Running Lady

We love when a part of the GW team does more than just work for us – someone who offers something inspirational that we can admire and gives us the encouragement to do more with our time. Mei Chan has recently completed her 29th marathon out of 40, in Beaujolais, France where 8200 runners took to the hills and roads around the vineyard of the regions world famous wine to complete the 27 mile challenge.

Beginning her journey in New York, this epic adventure has taken Mei round the world to places such as Dublin, Luxembourg, Edinburgh and Amsterdam to name a few. When asked why she did this Mei said that she had a ‘can-do attitude’ and a ‘determination to go the distance, no matter what!’

We can all learn a lesson from such an absolute inspiration of a woman. She began her training for the first 10k race, by running round her block of flats and slowly increasing the distance – and her aim is to reach 40 marathons before she hits the big ‘four-zero’ birthday. To have the dedication to set a goal that takes such pain and effort to attempt is quite a task in itself, and that’s before the running. So to have done so many and come so far is not short of incredible.

We had a quick chat with Mei to find out what gave her the ‘get-up-and-go’ and what the hardest parts of this experience.

Checkout her amazing blog here, comment and support her in her future races.http://maychan8888.blogspot.co.uk/p/introduction.html

Why are you doing this?

I run for a sense of well being and it is not just for physical reasons, it is because I recognise what running does for me mentally. It’s a way of clearing out my mind at the end of a tough day, and it gives me the ability to explore and learn about myself outside of my usual life routine. I enjoy running because of the self discovery and self-confidence that comes from getting my body to do what once seemed impossible. Every run is a small victory for me and I love the sense of comradeship with fellow runners.

What or who gives you the courage/inspiration to carry on?

Friends, family and random strangers I meet on Marathon runs- they all give me the courage and inspiration to run. I meet so many people that have overcome illnesses, loneliness and disability through running. Each person has their story, and it’s so humbling to see people of all shapes and sizes, capabilities and disabilities competing side by side at many of the Marathons. There are very few sports competitions that are open to so many different people, you could be the fastest or slowest runner but at the end of the Marathon you are a winner.

What is the most difficult part for you?
The most difficult part of Marathon running is the training. I find it hard fitting the training in during the work week, I sign up for regular 10K, Half Marathons and Full Marathons whenever I can fit the time in and this is my training towards the next Marathon. I make sure I eat healthy and I force myself to eat large meals with lots of carbohydrates. Keeping healthy and not losing too much weight is very challenging.

What has been your favourite race and why?
I love running in Fancy Dress, so I am always signing up for the Medoc and Beaujolais Wine Marathons in France. It’s more about having a fun- time, drinking and socialising with people who share the same love for running as you.. and of course love of wine. The Marathon is usually less challenging, times are more generous and we have lots of fun along the way.

What has been you least favourite and why?

My least favourite run is the Ultra running. I’ve taken part in 5 Ultra runs so far since running my first Marathon in 2009 and they always take so much out of me. I can spend a whole day running an Ultra Marathon. This year I did my first double Ultra Marathon at the Enigma Event, this Marathon was held on the 26th August and then the following day I also competed in the 30 Mile Ultra Marathon. I also ran my first 40 Miler, aptly named “The Grim Reaper” on Friday, 13th July and unlucky for me I had to run it in torrential rain. That was the most tiresome run I have ever took part in and although it was my least favourite, I will probably do it again!. It was raining from start to finish! At the end of this 10 Hours and 45 Minutes of continuous Running my feet were wrinkled and I was completely drained mentally.. Not a favourite run!

How are your feet?

I’ve had some issues with my toes at the beginning of the year. I lost a few nails and bruised a few toes. I can still count ten toes and thankfully all nails are intact, so it’s not something I worry too much about now. I keep to my trusted old trainers, they’ve served me well and I give my feet a good pampering every night to keep them strong and ready..

Mei Chan in a local newspaper for the Beaujolais Marathon in France!

Geodis Wilson - May 2012 Newsletter

May 9, 2012

Well done Mei!

Children with Cancer UK is the leading national children's charity dedicated to the fight against childhood leukaemia and other childhood cancers. Their aims are to determine the causes, find the cure and provide care for children with cancer.

Mei Chan works in Geodis Wilson Heathrow office and she has run the London Virgin Marathon on the 22^nd April 2012 within a time of 05:05:52, for the charity ‘CHILDREN with CANCER UK’. “I am extremely grateful to have joined their Mr Men and Little Miss Team for this years 2012 Olympic London Virgin Marathon!” Said Mei.

She started to run Marathons since 2009. Her very first full marathon was the New York Marathon where she achieved a personal best of 04:54:04. ” I collapsed at the finishing line, I was elated that I’d run the full 26.2 miles and hadn’t let Team GB down! I will always cherish the memory of running over Brooklyn Bridge and seeing all the many different nationalities, slugging it out to the finish line. This run has been a personal best for me until my recent Berlin Marathon run, where I beat it by 3 minutes.” Added Mei.

What could be her motivation to do this exhausting sport? She likes to run because it could be a solitary sport. When she is running in the early mornings, she enjoys how it energises her and sets her up for the rest of the day. For Mei it is a good cure for stress and she is much healthier than she was before she started running.

By participating to Marathons, you keep very good souvenir. One of her favourite Marathons is the Beaujolais Wine Marathon in France. She loves running through the wonderful French countryside, with vineyards all around her and French wine tasting on route. The run is a fun way to combine running with wine tasting.

Mei’s plan for this year so far is to run at least 12 Marathons before the end of the year. She has already registered to take part in many Half, Full and Ultra Marathons as she can cope with. However she has never done the Ultra Marathons which is any event longer than 26.2 miles. It is a big challenge for her as she usually close to breaking point when she does one of these Marathons. She has also managed to get herself into the Paris (15.04.12 – Time : 05:27:55), London and Chicago Marathon this year, so 2012 is going to be a big year for her.

Congratulations Mei!

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