Yes, it's true. I will be running in the 2011 New York Marathon on Sunday November 6, 2011. Anyone who has seen me training these last few weeks may think that 'waddling' may be a more accurate term than running. Hopefully I'll make it over the finish line on race day and possibly be in contention for the record of "Person with Highest % of Bodyfat to Finish a Marathon." They say that a 36-week or 20-week training schedules is recommended to prepare for a marathon. After careful (careless???) consideration I decided to do a 12-week training schedule, or as it's known by it's other name, "The Bare Minimum Training Schedule for a Marathon." You may be asking why I've decided to vacate my usual Sunday position on the couch for a sadistic 26.2 mile run, and there are 2 answers to that question. Answer #1 is that I've always wanted to run a marathon but as the years have gone by and the beer belly has expanded, it was becoming less and less likely. The 2nd answer, and probably my real incentive to do it, is to raise money for The Ayrshire Hospice, which is a charity that is very close to my heart. The Ayrshire Hospice provided phenomenal care to my dad during his final days in his battle with cancer and a fantastic support network for my whole family. I will always be eternally grateful for the care they provided. The hospice provides care for terminally ill patients and although they receive some grants from the government, the majority of the money they receive is through fundraising. So, by doing this marathon, I'm hoping that we can raise some money for the hospice to enable that they can keep providing first-class care for years to come. Please see the link on the page to learn more about the hospice. Well, there it is, thanks to everyone for their support and here's hoping I don't embarass myself too much on November 6, 2011. Burnsy. PS. The wife was NOT happy when she learned that I would be doing the marathon. Not because of any health concerns or anything "silly" like that. She was just pissed that it meant that we couldn't go to the Giants - Pats game that day!!!!
Raised so far: £2,888.00
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WELL DONE COLIN PROUD OF YOU LOVE GRAN BURNS X Donation by Helen Burns on 10/11/11 |
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loved your training for marathon.. well done you and faster time next year... lots of love ANDY AND ANNE XXX. Donation by anne ferguson on 09/11/11 |
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Donation by Jason, Addison and Kenitra Clarke on 07/11/11 |
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What a worthwhile cause Colin - Best of Luck - Enjoy!!! From Claire's Collins Auntie & Uncle x Donation by Evelyn & Jim Campbell on 06/11/11 |
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Good Luck in the race Colin! Donation by Agnes and Gordon Russell on 06/11/11 |
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good on you colin margaret travers Donation by margaret travers on 06/11/11 |
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Good luck colin, sure u will make it. Xx Donation by Denise Burns on 06/11/11 |
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Good Luck Colin! I hope you kick ass tomorrow. GO PATS! PS: Michelle's new job at Marsh will be way worse without me there.... Donation by Abigail Kamens on 06/11/11 |
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Good Luck Colin. Run like the wind. Tommy & Pat. xx Donation by Thomas Moore on 05/11/11 |
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Good luck from alex Fiona Waldron and the boys Donation by Alex Waldron on 05/11/11 |
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GOOD LUCK COLIN! SO PROUD OF WHAT YOUR DOING FOR THE HOSPICE LOVE YOU MUMxx Donation by Helen Burns on 05/11/11 |
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Good luck tomorrow, ps just use plenty of vaseline. Hope you beat your cousins time Donation by joanne preston on 05/11/11 |
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Good luck Colin! Donation by Jill Griepenburg on 05/11/11 |
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one pound for each point Rangers will be ahead of Celtic by the time you finish the marathon Donation by Harry & Maureen Robinson on 05/11/11 |
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A' the best Fatboy! Remember the money is for the Hospice, not the Hoops. Finishing prize is a case of Carling. Love John & Hazel xx Donation by John Collins on 04/11/11 |
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Good Luck Burnsy! Donation by Aaron & Mary Alice on 04/11/11 |
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Hope you have a few days off coz your legs are going to be sair !!!! Donation by Neil / Susan /Tommy/David at Wilsons AYR on 04/11/11 |
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Best of luck Colin! I do want photographic evidence though ;) Sharon & Craig xx Donation by Sharon Lindsay on 04/11/11 |
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Don' kill yourself in the race, but do get it done early enough to join us for drinks and laughs, at your expense, of course. Donation by Linda and Steve on 03/11/11 |
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Drop by for a barbecue and caipirinhas on your way back! If your ambulance ride can drop you off at Albany Med I will pick you up. Donation by Carlo, Donna & Chloe de Oliveira on 03/11/11 |
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All the best big man! Look forward to hearing from you mate. Locos still in Scottish Cup!! Donation by Neil & Arlene McLean on 03/11/11 |
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Nice work Burnsy! Make sure to fill up on fried cheese cutlets and fettuccine alfredo prior to the race. Good luck on Sunday! Donation by Tom Marsh on 03/11/11 |
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Good luck!! Il sure ul do great, I reckon it still counts if the last half is on a stretcher!! X Donation by Gillian Bruce on 03/11/11 |
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Run Fast Daddy - Eilidh. Have you been paying your life insurance premiums? - Michelle (PS. I'm proud of you) Donation by Michelle and Eilidh Burns on 03/11/11 |
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First time you use your inhaler over/under at mile 1.4. I am betting the under heavy. All proceeds to the Ayrshire Hospice. Donation by Tommy Jacobson on 02/11/11 |
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| Total Raised: | £2,888.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £337.75 |
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