My story

Hi,

Someone very close to me said 5 minutes before the race was due to start "You have all the gear and no idea". She had a good point...

I had done little to no preparation for this and it was the 1st time i had entered an event on this scale. Up until she said those chilling words i was sure i could wing 52 miles. Panic set in and the fear of god ran through me.

I then thought of the reason why i was doing it and the sponsorship from all the very kind people, i knew not finishing wasn't an option.

Off we went and 15 miles in i started feeling the burn and those chilling words haunting me with every push on the pedal. I turned my thoughts back to Maisie and with the help of energy bars / Gels i pushed on. The last 5 miles seemed to be the hardest, with nothing left in the tank (but still looking the part; you know who you are) I dug in and crossed the line in 4 hours 50 minutes actual. 4:25 not including traffic and wee stops.

Thanks again for all your support and you would be glad to know that i am indeed suffering...

Charlie

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09/07/12 22:56

My charity

TOFS

TOFS

Charity Registration No. 327735

TOFS offers support and information to the families and carers of children born with tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF), oesophageal atresia (OA) and related conditions. The group enables families to benefit from the friendship of other parents who have experienced the particular stresses of caring for these children - as well as the joy when problems have been overcome.

Donations 21

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well done charlie, Love you lot Auntie Jane xxxx

Donation by Auntie Jane Perry on 16/07/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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you are riding on a Moped right????

Donation by Princess on 13/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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I assume you've shaved you legs for this? But probably best to stop at just the legs.... You'll be walking like a cowboy.....

Donation by Daniel Stainsbury on 13/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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good luck Tubby!

Donation by andrew jenner on 13/07/12

£23.00

+ £5.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate x

Donation by dean jones on 13/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck :)

Donation by Mum, Dad, Maisie and Charlie on 12/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Here you go Mr Inpatient!!! Good luck - hope it all goes well :) Have a large fish and chips when you get there - you already look like a rake!!!!! x

Donation by Samantha Fitzgerald on 12/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Don't fall off :)

Donation by Brian on 11/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with that Charlie, you could possibly do with is a slim fast meal when you get to Southend not fish and chips !!!

Donation by Richard E on 11/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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There are definately going to be some details I don't need to hear on Monday!! Good luck and hope you enjoy it!

Donation by M on 11/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Remember the T's and C's and the padded shorts! X

Donation by Helen Asker on 11/07/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Charlie! Don't fall off and look a fool! X

Donation by Bex woodrow on 10/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck fella

Donation by Mel Gray on 10/07/12

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

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Well done big boy xxx

Donation by Chris, Lisa & Leo on 10/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck matey!!

Donation by John Hider on 10/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck boys....

Donation by Rahees on 09/07/12

£5.00

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Good Luck, enjoy your fish and chips x

Donation by Charlotte Allen on 09/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Charlie, Glad it isn't me!!!

Donation by Lynn Clayton on 09/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Its a long way to go for Fish and Chips, but I am sure it will be worth it. Good Luck Mate!!

Donation by Kev on 09/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Just remember its all downhill to the sea :-)

Donation by michael dilworth on 09/07/12

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Good luck mate , rather you than me :-)

Donation by Jeff Stott on 09/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£375.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£375.00
  • Gift Aid£92.50

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