Felpham runner halfway to charity target

Felicity Paton has completed seven races with another ten to go this year. Next month will also see her climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa to add another dimension to her fundraising efforts for the Samaritans.

She hopes to raise some 2,000 for the charity's Bognor Regis and Chichester branch, with which she is involved, by the end of December.

Felicity, 27, of Crossbush Road, said her running schedule summed up her personality.

"I'm an all or nothing sort of person," she explained. "I also wanted to do something that was a real challenge and impressive for my sponsors. Running in 17 races gives people more chance to back me rather than running in just one.

"I've raised 1,200 so far, which is really marvellous. Every time I run and every time I am hurting, I think of the amount I have raised and I don't want to let anyone down. I'm looking forward to getting all the money in and giving it to the branch's director."

Felicity, who works in West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service's command and mobilising centre, said training was harder than competing in the races.

She stated: "I train four times a week for about 25-30 miles as a member of the Tone Zone Runners in Felpham. Taking part in the races is the fun bit compared to the training."

Felicity has completed 57 miles in her races so far. They include the Bognor Prom, Lymington, Portsmouth D-Day and Worthing 10ks as well as a half-marathon.

Next on her schedule is the New Forest ten miles on July 12. Others to come include the Denmead 10k, the BUPA Great South Run and Brighton 10k. She can be backed on www.fundraisers.everyclick.com

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