Contractor from Horsham to take on three marathons in three days
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6 March 2017 11:00
A woman from Horsham is preparing to compete in an incredible three marathons in three consecutive days, with half the money raised going to Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.

Sarah, who works as a Contractor in Project Administration and Project Management, is understandably nervous as she begins to face the grim reality of three days of rolling terrain. She says: “There are times when I’m scared absolutely witless and wondering how on earth I’m going to get up those hills! But the more I keep training the more confident I feel, especially as I’ve been lucky enough to train with Outdoor Military Fitness – they’ve been incredibly supportive and have made a massive, massive difference!”
She continues: “It’s going to be the challenge of a life-time and it’s definitely going to hurt – a lot – but hopefully the stunning scenery will more than make up for it! If it’s anything like my previous challenges, I know that the sense of camaraderie with your fellow challengers will help keep my morale high too.”
Despite Sarah’s enthusiasm and admirable gusto, she’s aware that for many people, such physical challenges can appear daunting and, ultimately, off-putting. Having been there and done it before, however, Sarah is keen to encourage people to take the plunge. She says: “Trust me, if you think you can’t do it, you absolutely can. Two and a half years ago, I couldn’t even run 100 metres, and now look at what I’m doing! If you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything. It’s an incredible cause and you’ll be making a massive difference to the charity, and a huge difference to the veterans it supports.”
To support Sarah as he takes on the Jurassic Coast Challenge, please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=SarahMcCarthy10&faId=789959&isTeam=false.