Bethany Nolan

100 Miles in October Challenge

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My target 100 mi

I’m running/walking 100 Miles in October with Dogs Trust!

This October, I'm challenging myself to run and walk a total of 100 miles for Dogs Trust. Every mile I complete will help raise vital funds for dogs in need, giving them the care, support, and second chance they deserve.

The aim of Dogs Trust is to give stray and abandoned dogs a second chance at a brighter future with responsible, caring new owners.

Last year, they cared for 11,707 dogs across the UK and Ireland, rehomed 9,914 dogs, and helped deliver nearly one million meals to dogs in need through Fareshare foodbanks.

Your support helps them continue this vital work, especially as the cost of living crisis adds increased pressures for dog owners. The work of Dogs Trust is only possible with donations like yours. If you’re able to make a small contribution, I know they’d be incredibly grateful – and so would the dogs!

Thank you for helping me reach my goal 🐾


My Achievements

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Raised £150

50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Fundraising Goal

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Work in progress

When not out walking, I like to draw. I find I can get happily engrossed with drawing fur. This is of a friend's Burmese Mountain dog and I've still got a lot more to do to it.

The 'Wigwam' Woods.

I like to go on this walk when the rest of the forest is waterlogged or muddy to keep bathing Milo to a minimum. It also means that I don't necessarily need to don't my wellies. The wooded area is part of an enclosure where the New Forest ponies can't access but is filled with trees, shingle tracks and paths. Ther are so many different routes you can take which either lead you through and out the other end of the enclosure, or work round in a loop to get back where you started. I did the longer loop today as Milo was full of beans and the weather was mild with a clear sky and sunshine.
I've called this wood, "The Wigwam Wood" as along the main track, kids, scouts or families have attempted to make their own shelters from the endless supply of fallen branches and twigs. One in particular is huge, with 3 separate 'rooms', and entrance, exit and numerous tree stumps to sit on. My kids love it as it is great for pretend and imaginative play and fills them with the desire to spend more time outside and go camping more. They also love how quiet it is and snug.
Kids can spend hours putting a shelter together, adding special touches like fern, holly or wild flowers to the lintel at the front and they love it more when they have friends and adults to help. So next time your out and you see some kids making a wigwam, encourage your children/grandchildren to contribute to it too, or (if appropriate), see whether you yourself could help by selecting the best branches to make it bigger and sturdier. 

A fabulous Fri-Yay walk in the New Forest.

I hadn't done this walk for some time as during the summer, there is a risk of Adders in the heath. Milo is a very curious dog who likes nothing better than to sniff out the interesting scent trails.
Today, the ground was firm, still holding the morning dew and moisture from the occasional shower we've had. The ponies were already out grazing with the occasional foal and the day was looking to be bright and mild. The streams that run along the lowest point were now starting to collect water and Milo didn't wait before splashing through and having a quick drink.
Further along, I turned off the heath into the seclusion of the trees; the floor scattered with the spiked outer shells of horse chestnuts and the mulch rich ground softened by the recent rain. A buzz of insects and the melodic tunes of the resident birds fill my ears as I go deeper into the forest, following the shingled footpath that will lead me out and eventually up onto the large open heathland. 

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