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Slimming World’s marathon team have lost lbs and are now hoping to raise £s for charity as they compete in the biggest running event of the year.

Six runners, who have all lost weight with Slimming World, will represent the UK’s leading slimming club in the London Marathon, raising money for the company’s charity SMILES (Slimmers Making It a Little Easier for Someone).

The Slimming World team is made up of members Lindsey Bellis, Tracey Paveley, and Iain Bullock, Consultant Jo Gregory who runs Slimming World groups in Derbyshire, and Kathryn Briggs and Paul Siddall, who work at Slimming World head office.

The group, who have lost a total of almost 23 stones between them, aim to raise £5,000 for the NSPCC, SMILES’ charity partner for 2009. The money they collect in sponsorship, as well as all the cash raised by SMILES throughout the year, will go towards the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal, helping the charity to improve Childline and the NSPCC Helpline.

Marathon update!

The amazing team have raised a fantastic £6,384 this year. The money will go to our SMILES charity, supporting the tremendously worthwhile NSPCC.

It is the tenth year that Slimming World has entered a team in the London Marathon. The previous nine teams, made up of 45 different runners, have raised a total of £43,524. Kathryn Briggs, who lost six stone 13 years ago and has taken part most years, says she hopes the team raises a large amount of money this year to mark Slimming World’s 40th anniversary.

Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 7mins

Paul Siddall, who has lost around five stones, says: “Slimming World has more than 300,000 members nationwide so I feel very honoured to have been one of the six people picked to represent the company. The support that Slimming World has given me during my weight loss journey has been amazing and it’s a great place to work, so it’s brilliant to be able to give something back and raise money for SMILES, especially because the NSPCC is such a good cause.”

Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 1min

Jo Gregory, who has lost around four stones, says: “I always encourage my members to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine, whether it’s something small like washing the car or vacuuming or something more strenuous like running a marathon! I have already run the Edinburgh Marathon and some half-marathons. Every week I keep my group updated on my training and they have all been incredibly supportive.”

Marathon finishing time: 4hrs 17mins

Lindsey Bellis from North Wales lost more than two stones after joining her local Slimming World group in Mancot in May. Lindsey, who aims to raise around £1,000, says “The training has really boosted my weight loss. I ran the London Marathon last year and completed it in 6 hours and 8 minutes. I was really pleased with my time but I hope that I will finish in an even faster time this year because I’m carrying less weight.”

Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 2mins

Tracey Paveley who has lost 1st 7lbs, says: “After losing weight I found that I enjoyed exercise a lot more than I expected to. I’ve now done a few 10k runs and a 10 mile run but this will be my first marathon! The great thing about Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan is that it’s so flexible it fits into your life whatever you are doing – even if you’re training for a marathon! Following the plan gives me all the energy I need as I tuck into pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish and eggs every day.”

Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 7mins

Iain Bullock will be putting his new-found fitness to the test when he takes part in the 26-mile run. He says: “I’ve already completed a number of seven mile runs and two half-marathons but this will be my first full marathon. Iain’s Consultant Lorraine Smith says: “I am so proud of Iain. He has done so well since he joined the group and it is a great compliment to be chosen to represent Slimming World. Everyone in the group has been with him all the way, supporting him on his weight-loss journey and now they’re cheering him on to success in the marathon including his wife Wendy.”

Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 00mins

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home group support healthy eating Food Optimising free trial menu! featured recipe recipe archive motivational features health tools it's not a diet! real success getting active magazine about us Summerberry cheesecake Taste this gorgeous summery pud...	Slimming World’s marathon team have lost lbs and are now hoping to raise £s for charity as they compete in the biggest running event of the year. Six runners, who have all lost weight with Slimming World, will represent the UK’s leading slimming club in the London Marathon, raising money for the company’s charity SMILES (Slimmers Making It a Little Easier for Someone). The Slimming World team is made up of members Lindsey Bellis, Tracey Paveley, and Iain Bullock, Consultant Jo Gregory who runs Slimming World groups in Derbyshire, and Kathryn Briggs and Paul Siddall, who work at Slimming World head office. The group, who have lost a total of almost 23 stones between them, aim to raise £5,000 for the NSPCC, SMILES’ charity partner for 2009. The money they collect in sponsorship, as well as all the cash raised by SMILES throughout the year, will go towards the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal, helping the charity to improve Childline and the NSPCC Helpline. Marathon update! The amazing team have raised a fantastic £6,384 this year. The money will go to our SMILES charity, supporting the tremendously worthwhile NSPCC. It is the tenth year that Slimming World has entered a team in the London Marathon. The previous nine teams, made up of 45 different runners, have raised a total of £43,524. Kathryn Briggs, who lost six stone 13 years ago and has taken part most years, says she hopes the team raises a large amount of money this year to mark Slimming World’s 40th anniversary. Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 7mins Paul Siddall, who has lost around five stones, says: “Slimming World has more than 300,000 members nationwide so I feel very honoured to have been one of the six people picked to represent the company. The support that Slimming World has given me during my weight loss journey has been amazing and it’s a great place to work, so it’s brilliant to be able to give something back and raise money for SMILES, especially because the NSPCC is such a good cause.” Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 1min Jo Gregory, who has lost around four stones, says: “I always encourage my members to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine, whether it’s something small like washing the car or vacuuming or something more strenuous like running a marathon! I have already run the Edinburgh Marathon and some half-marathons. Every week I keep my group updated on my training and they have all been incredibly supportive.” Marathon finishing time: 4hrs 17mins Lindsey Bellis from North Wales lost more than two stones after joining her local Slimming World group in Mancot in May. Lindsey, who aims to raise around £1,000, says “The training has really boosted my weight loss. I ran the London Marathon last year and completed it in 6 hours and 8 minutes. I was really pleased with my time but I hope that I will finish in an even faster time this year because I’m carrying less weight.” Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 2mins Tracey Paveley who has lost 1st 7lbs, says: “After losing weight I found that I enjoyed exercise a lot more than I expected to. I’ve now done a few 10k runs and a 10 mile run but this will be my first marathon! The great thing about Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan is that it’s so flexible it fits into your life whatever you are doing – even if you’re training for a marathon! Following the plan gives me all the energy I need as I tuck into pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish and eggs every day.” Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 7mins Iain Bullock will be putting his new-found fitness to the test when he takes part in the 26-mile run. He says: “I’ve already completed a number of seven mile runs and two half-marathons but this will be my first full marathon. Iain’s Consultant Lorraine Smith says: “I am so proud of Iain. He has done so well since he joined the group and it is a great compliment to be chosen to represent Slimming World. Everyone in the group has been with him all the way, supporting him on his weight-loss journey and now they’re cheering him on to success in the marathon including his wife Wendy.” Marathon finishing time: 5hrs 00mins << back find your nearest group Join your nearest warm and friendly group today...	Read Carly’s weight loss story...
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