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26point2by52

Lee Griffiths is raising money for Brainstrust
“26point2by52”

on 4 January 2012

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We help people diagnosed with a brain tumour. We aim to give everyone diagnosed access to the resources that will put them back in control. We enable brain tumour patients and carers to become resilient and to utilise brain tumour support resources from all providers to their full potential.

Story

Last year I ran the equivalent of 26.2 miles a week, every week for 52 weeks. This year I'm aiming to run 2,013 miles from January to December! Once again, I'm doing this for a friend and for his nominated charity - BrainsTrust.

2013 races:

19th January - The Fan Dance, 13 miles up and over Pen y Fan: 3hrs 53mins

3rd March - Llanelli 1/2 marathon: 1hr 43mins (a new PB!)

4th May - London Tough Mudder, 12 miles & 22 obstacles: 2hrs 55mins

19th May - Cardiff Ultra, 51.5 miles along the Taff Trial from Brecon to Cardiff: 11hrs 20mins

20th July - Summer Fan Dance, 13 miles up and over Pen y Fan:

18th August - Reverse10: 1hr 18mins

8th September - Cardiff 10k: 45mins 48secs (a new PB!)

22nd September - Swansea 10k: 45mins 59secs

6th October - Cardiff 1/2 marathon

 

2012 was a busy year!

Thanks to Franz Klammer for the inspiration; Donating just 1 pence for every mile run will contribute £13.62.

4th March - Llanelli 1/2 marathon: 1hr 50mins (A new PB)

7th May - RelayGB marathon: 6hrs 9mins to run 30 miles over 4 mountains #RelayGB

10th June - Tenby 1/2 marathon: 2hrs 6mins 35secs

13th June - started #runstreak : running at least 1 mile every day

24th June - Will Burrows Memorial 5 mile, Aberdare: 39mins 26secs

July - August - #TeamLent : no cakes, chocolates, crisps or Haribos for 1 month

17 - 18th August - 3 peaks: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. My legs are sore but chest is bursting with pride to be able to say that I have fantastic friends that all completed the 3 peaks challenge together. Well done to @rich123jones, @skettyspaghetti, @niceturnpricey, @craigpwright1, @monicolmatt, @jwareham72, Raj, Chesty and Cleg. And superb support driving (900+ miles) by @stevekerr2. Excellent team work guys, all #milesforsmiles!

25th August - Roman Run (10 miles), Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil: 2hrs 43mins

9th September - Cardiff 10k in skiing gear: 1hr 55mins (and quite a few blisters!)

23rd September - Swansea 10k: 45mins 48secs (A new PB!)

30th September - Reverse10, Bedlinog: 1hr 20mins 45secs

6th October - Pembroke 1/2 marathon: 2hrs 6mins

14th October - Cardiff 1/2 marathon: 1hr 45mins (A new PB!)

16th December - Christmas Pudding Run, Merthyr Mawr: 55mins 54secs

31st December - Nos Galan road race - Happy New Year!: 22mins 22secs

Donation summary

Total
£2,713.03
+ £515.20 Gift Aid
Online
£2,373.00
Offline
£340.03

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