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Background

Wozziz then? 69 and ¾ years old wrinklie loses his marbles and decides to attempt completion of the South West Coast Path (which is from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset, i.e., 630 miles) within 30 days. Why?

 

The idea is to combine my life-long hobby of running with a taxing challenge and the South West Coast Path seems to fit the bill. The glory of its outstanding coastal scenery is legendary.......as is the fickle nature of the weather but if I can persuade the forecasters to  switch off the Atlantic gales  and  plug the the rain clouds for a few weeks then I’ll stand a better chance of galloping over the hills and far away.

 

The secret weapon for the amount of time required is of course retirement and as my wife, Pat, is retired and I’m more or less 3/4 retired, we should be able to find time for the event. As the longest national trail in the UK it’s going to take quite a lot of running, jogging, walking (have you seen those hills?) and even crawling, especially over some of the wind-swept cliff tops. But with a strong wind behind me and a professional back-up team (Pat) to keep me on the straight and narrow methinks there is a good chance of success.

 

I began “Coast Path” training last December and so far, apart from a couple of nasty falls, I’ve been lucky to avoid injury. Camberley and Guildford’s North Downs have been my  training grounds together with the municipal sports centre. Guildford’s hills are certainly challenging but the one thing I haven’t been able to replicate has been the kind of “Atlantic” weather I am bound to get in the South West. I reckon a few rain dances will have to be practiced over the next few weeks.

 

And finally there is the fund-raising which hopefully will raise sympathetic donations for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children. The charity choice has been almost as difficult as the training but the clincher was the fact that I and people like me have been very fortunate when the “health cards” were dealt out and although we all eventually fall victim to the passage of time at least most of us  have been able to experience life to the full whereas so many children are dependent on charities to pull them through their plight and help them, too, to fulfilment.

 

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Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Charity Registration No. 235825

We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.

Donations 143

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Well done, and a Happy New Year to yourself and Pat

Donation by George MacDonald on 08/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Jack, well done, always a dashing chap and as slim & dashing as when we first met in 1959. Great cause.

Donation by Ray & Bridie Rocks on 21/12/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by John Moore on 04/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Jack. Met you during the run and was so impressed with what you were doing.

Donation by Jim Durkin on 22/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well done Jack

Donation by Pamela Woods on 06/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Jack. We were so struck by what you were doing ,we would like to make this small donation to help those poorly children.

Donation by Gavin Crowder on 06/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Jack. Better late than never - my apologies for the delay. Terrific effort by you in a worthy cause. Hope the body heals ! Cheers Neil

Donation by Neil Warner on 01/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well done to both of you. Only wish we could have met up with you but really enjoyed the blogs and photos. Love from Sue and Rod

Donation by Susan Elswood on 31/10/11

£20.00

Well done Jack photos look great, sorry I put your details to one side and just found them. great achievement and cause.Floods 3 Kendal Grove

Donation by jane flood on 30/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Very well done from everyone at Station Road! An amazing achievement!

Donation by Denise Gubbins on 28/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Great to see you Saturday a reminder of those early mornings sweating!!!!

Donation by Peter A Day on 25/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

we meet you on the coast path, near Wembury with my Mum. Glad u made it around for Sandcastles

Donation by Kit Reynolds on 24/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Respect! I trust the legs are improving, but keep taking the tablets!

Donation by Sam Coulter on 21/10/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by william Thompson on 17/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Jack, a total inspiration. I know how much this will help GOSH, the sick children and their families. All the very best - Ben (Rock-Padstow ferry)

Donation by Ben Sharp on 12/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by jonathan king on 12/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

met you on the path, well done a brave effort hope the money floods in.

Donation by ursula revill on 11/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done mate - pleasure holding you together thru it all!!!!

Donation by Stuart Butler on 11/10/11

Well done Mr Guthrie Sorry I'm rather late (slow) with respect to sponsoring you, but hope it will still get to the cause.

Donation by Neil Watkins on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

A stunning effort Jack. Well done. Look forward to hearing all about it over a glass of whisk(e)y to celebrate such a great achievement.

Donation by Mike & Hilary Kelly on 10/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Well done, Jack, we're impressed. Met you on the huge steps near Chapmans Pool.

Donation by Jim Hopkinson on 10/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Jack.

Donation by Mary Pelling on 09/10/11

£10.00

Donation by Ian Reid on 08/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by John Prunty on 08/10/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

Well done Jack but Jackie and I think you still mad as ever. Tom and Jackie

Donation by Tom Henderson on 08/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,748.42
  • Offline donations$5,417.66
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$10,166.08
  • Gift Aid$1,073.29

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