Mar 28, 20223 min
Sally Greenland, one of our superstar fundraisers, ran an incredible 46 muddy miles around Bristol to support Marmalade Trust
Last summer Sally got inspired when she went on holiday with her sisters-in-law who, at the time, were preparing to row across the Atlantic. Spending time with these inspirational women motivated her to take on a challenge herself and what a challenge she chose! The Green Man Ultra Trail Run; a whopping 46 mile loop around the beautiful city of Bristol, following the Community Forest Path.
Competitors aim to get around the course in 12 hours. The race is run twice a year, once in the winter and again in the summer. Sally opted for the harder, muddy winter race with challenging but fun conditions. Sally absolutely smashed her goal and we couldn't be prouder:
Sally Greenland, Marmalade Trust fundraiser
Anybody who conquers the 46 mile Green Man Challenge around the Community Forest Path is termed a 'Woodwose', from the Old English wuduwāsa or wood-being, regardless of gender. Woodwose is the proper name for the wild men and wild women that haunted the imaginary forests of medieval Europe and is entirely appropriate for anyone mad enough to conquer the Community Forest Path. So well done to our brave Sally! It truly is a huge feat. Nevermind for a competitor that is not used to distance running, as we found out:
Sally in front of the Greenman in Ashton Court estate, which gives the race it's name
Sally’s journey in preparing for this event is one that could inspire us all. This is what she said about it:
We are so thankful to Sally, our 'Woodwose', for her gargantuan effort and determination and for choosing to support Marmalade Trust. In Sally's words:
To show your support to Sally and Marmalade Trust, you can donate online via Sally's Just Giving fundraising page
Marmalade Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our marvellous fundraisers. Every penny raised goes directly to the Marmalade Trust.
Funds are spent supporting those experiencing chronic loneliness in the Greater Bristol area via our Marmalade Companions programme and Christmas Cheer campaign, as well as our work to raise awareness and remove the stigma around loneliness across the UK with Marmalade Trust's Loneliness Awareness Week.