Get me to Glasgow!

By Julian Matthews

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Get Me To Glasgow!

Project 2014-06-02 20:16:25 +1200

Hi there and thank you for visiting my PledgeMe page!

Watch my video to learn a bit more about me and my appeal.

I have just been selected to compete in the 1500m in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year, which kicks off on the 23rd of July. I feel so privileged to be able to represent New Zealand at an international level, and want to be able to run the best I can. 

(Watch my CWG qualifying performance here)

To be in peak condition for the Games, I am going to spend the month of June training at altitude in Font Romeu, a small village in the South of France. I will then run a few warm up races in Belgium and Italy before heading to Glasgow for the Games.

This is where you guys come in – I need help funding my training over the next two months, so that I can have no regrets when I step up to the line in Glasgow.

[Although I have met my project target, every dollar helps my cause - we set a modest target to make sure we could achieve it, but the more I can raise the better prepared I will be going into the Commonwealth Games. Anything raised in excess of what I need for the Games I will use towards preparation for the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Beijing next year.]

There are a number of costs involved in living and training at altitude and then racing in Europe. These costs include car rental, petrol, accommodation, treatment and food. Without your support it’s going to be a struggle to pull this off!

I grew up in sunny Nelson, and started running at an early age. With the support of a great coach and teammates throughout my college years, I managed to secure a scholarship to study and run in the US. I spent the majority of my degree at Providence College in Rhode Island, before spending some time in Europe training and racing. I am now taking time out from my Masters to focus on my running, and am hoping to be able to secure a sponsorship deal to support my dream of being a professional athlete.

The support I have received over the years from my hometown of Nelson, as well as from wider New Zealand, has been humbling. It has taken a lot of time and sacrifice to make it to where I am today, and I am hungry to make the most of it. Of all the years I have dedicated to this sport, 2014 is without a doubt the most critical and important of them all.

Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of my team!

 Training in Font Romeu

Training in Font Romeu, France.

 

Training at Snow Farm near Wanaka

Training at Snow Farm near Wanaka.

 

I would like to say a big thank you to Pics Really Good Peanut Butter, SOS Rehydrate and Matthews Eyewear Eyecare for donating rewards.

 

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Wow - thank you!

02/07/2014 at 8:34 PM

Hey everyone! Just wanted to send you all a massive thank you for all the amazing support! I am overwhelmed by the response to my project and am more excited than ever about racing at the Games - it's not long now! Training is going well and I have my first warm-up race in a couple of days in Oordegem, Belgium. Thanks again everyone!

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    22/07/2014 at 3:08pm
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    Sarah
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    MJ & KA Clark
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    Derek Sherwood
    28/06/2014 at 8:35pm
    Andrew C
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    Michael Wray
    28/06/2014 at 3:06pm
    Anthea Lees
    28/06/2014 at 6:28am
    Janet
    27/06/2014 at 5:50pm
    Anna Fitzgerald
    27/06/2014 at 2:47pm
    Karen and Mike
    27/06/2014 at 1:33pm
    Nana
    27/06/2014 at 1:28pm
    Gina Fletcher
    27/06/2014 at 11:17am
    John Douglas
    27/06/2014 at 10:39am
    Anonymous pledger
    27/06/2014 at 9:38am
    Alma Sax
    26/06/2014 at 7:20pm
    Nige Burgess
    26/06/2014 at 5:23pm
    Hannah Sherwood
    26/06/2014 at 8:49am
    Patrick Quin
    25/06/2014 at 11:03pm
    Tom Furtak
    25/06/2014 at 5:47pm
    Annie Rainey
    25/06/2014 at 5:04pm

    Get Me To Glasgow!

    Project 2014-06-02 20:16:25 +1200

    Hi there and thank you for visiting my PledgeMe page!

    Watch my video to learn a bit more about me and my appeal.

    I have just been selected to compete in the 1500m in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year, which kicks off on the 23rd of July. I feel so privileged to be able to represent New Zealand at an international level, and want to be able to run the best I can. 

    (Watch my CWG qualifying performance here)

    To be in peak condition for the Games, I am going to spend the month of June training at altitude in Font Romeu, a small village in the South of France. I will then run a few warm up races in Belgium and Italy before heading to Glasgow for the Games.

    This is where you guys come in – I need help funding my training over the next two months, so that I can have no regrets when I step up to the line in Glasgow.

    [Although I have met my project target, every dollar helps my cause - we set a modest target to make sure we could achieve it, but the more I can raise the better prepared I will be going into the Commonwealth Games. Anything raised in excess of what I need for the Games I will use towards preparation for the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Beijing next year.]

    There are a number of costs involved in living and training at altitude and then racing in Europe. These costs include car rental, petrol, accommodation, treatment and food. Without your support it’s going to be a struggle to pull this off!

    I grew up in sunny Nelson, and started running at an early age. With the support of a great coach and teammates throughout my college years, I managed to secure a scholarship to study and run in the US. I spent the majority of my degree at Providence College in Rhode Island, before spending some time in Europe training and racing. I am now taking time out from my Masters to focus on my running, and am hoping to be able to secure a sponsorship deal to support my dream of being a professional athlete.

    The support I have received over the years from my hometown of Nelson, as well as from wider New Zealand, has been humbling. It has taken a lot of time and sacrifice to make it to where I am today, and I am hungry to make the most of it. Of all the years I have dedicated to this sport, 2014 is without a doubt the most critical and important of them all.

    Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of my team!

     Training in Font Romeu

    Training in Font Romeu, France.

     

    Training at Snow Farm near Wanaka

    Training at Snow Farm near Wanaka.

     

    I would like to say a big thank you to Pics Really Good Peanut Butter, SOS Rehydrate and Matthews Eyewear Eyecare for donating rewards.

     

    Comments

    Wow - thank you!

    02/07/2014 at 8:34 PM

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to send you all a massive thank you for all the amazing support! I am overwhelmed by the response to my project and am more excited than ever about racing at the Games - it's not long now! Training is going well and I have my first warm-up race in a couple of days in Oordegem, Belgium. Thanks again everyone!

      Sara Graney
      22/07/2014 at 3:08pm
      Donald Hilson
      19/07/2014 at 11:49pm
      Prices Pharmacy
      19/07/2014 at 11:37pm
      Emma Farley
      14/07/2014 at 12:10am
      Anonymous pledger
      13/07/2014 at 3:43pm
      Donna Chalmers
      09/07/2014 at 6:28pm
      Stuart Allan
      03/07/2014 at 5:06pm
      Alexander Gould
      03/07/2014 at 11:52am
      Greta Barkle
      02/07/2014 at 9:44pm
      Sarah
      02/07/2014 at 8:48am
      Maree Sharland
      02/07/2014 at 7:18am
      Trudie & Brent
      30/06/2014 at 2:09pm
      MJ & KA Clark
      29/06/2014 at 5:35pm
      Derek Sherwood
      28/06/2014 at 8:35pm
      Andrew C
      28/06/2014 at 6:08pm
      Michael Wray
      28/06/2014 at 3:06pm
      Anthea Lees
      28/06/2014 at 6:28am
      Janet
      27/06/2014 at 5:50pm
      Anna Fitzgerald
      27/06/2014 at 2:47pm
      Karen and Mike
      27/06/2014 at 1:33pm
      Nana
      27/06/2014 at 1:28pm
      Gina Fletcher
      27/06/2014 at 11:17am
      John Douglas
      27/06/2014 at 10:39am
      Anonymous pledger
      27/06/2014 at 9:38am
      Alma Sax
      26/06/2014 at 7:20pm
      Nige Burgess
      26/06/2014 at 5:23pm
      Hannah Sherwood
      26/06/2014 at 8:49am
      Patrick Quin
      25/06/2014 at 11:03pm
      Tom Furtak
      25/06/2014 at 5:47pm
      Annie Rainey
      25/06/2014 at 5:04pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 22/07/2014 at 3:08 PM.