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<div> <div> <div>22nd April 2012</div> </div> <div>Finsished the London Marathon!  Time completed in 4hours 10mins so really pleased....it was a fantastic day and the Crowd and Support were fantastic.....here is the route.</div> <div></div> <div>http://connect.garmin.com/activity/171008400</div> <div></div> <div>Held my pace avg 9min per mile up to 20miles then dropped to avag 10min Miles....really pleased with the pace....</div> <div></div> <div>Many thanks for everyones supported - we have rasied over £5,100 now for the NAtional Brain Appeal - a really big THANK YOU!</div> <div>18th April 2012</div> <div>Many thanks for everyones Support over the past few months - the total is now over £4,600!  This week the "tapering" continues - which means - less running / more sleeping and eating!</div> <div>Only 4 more sleeps to go!  <div>Only 1.5 weeks to go till Marathon! Total on Just Giving is looking really good - over £4,500! Thank you all very much....it has really helped over the last few months. Have started "tapering" over the last few days - which basically means reduce the mileage and rest! Its great! I did the london Bridge > Home Run again on Good Friday - 13miles. This week is light runs and a 1 hour Light run this weekend....Here is Fridays London Bridge Run</div> <div><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/165198275">http://connect.garmin.com/activity/165198275</a> </div> <div> <div>2nd April 2012</div> <div>Completed final LONG training run on Saturday....20miles! Thats the longest run and now I start 3 weeks of tapering. The mid week distances will continue and the Weekend long runs - but the mileage reduces. Next weekends long run will be 15miles followed by 10miles....almost there! We held a Big Fund Raiser on Sunday and have raised over £1,000 from the day which will be adding to the Charity Appeal over the next few days. Many thanks for everones support....the total is now over £3,400!</div> <div>Saturdays Long Run here :</div> <div>http://connect.garmin.com/activity/163404775</div> </div> <div> </div> <div>25th March 2012</div> <div>Another LONG Run completed!......did a couple of gentle 5 / 6 milers during the week and prepared for the Sunday Long Run. I got the train with Lorrain and John to London and Ran 19miles of the Marathon Route. Great run and sports massage in the evening sorted my legs out! See the Run here :</div> <div> <div><a title="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/161540555#.T2-XjsCwPRU.email" href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/161540555#.T2-XjsCwPRU.email">http://connect.garmin.com/activity/161540555#.T2-XjsCwPRU.email</a></div> <div>Thanks for all your continued support - it is really making a difference...</div> </div> <div>Mothers Day! Training contiuned after seeing the Physio on Thursday night....my back is still inflamed around the Facia Joints but Nurofen seems to be working! I bought some Larey Green Runners to celebrate on Friday and did a gentle 5.5miles on Friday Night. No problems with back....so went to my long awaited "Long Run" - 18miles with Lorraine. We ran from London Bridge back to Oprington....legs were shot by the end of it but really pleased that my Back held out. Planning next Long Run for next weekend - we are going to do 18miles of the Marathon Route from Tower Bridge into Docklands and back out....Thanks for your support - it is really keeping me going! </div> <div> <div> <div>18th March 2012</div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div> <div>8th March 2012 </div> Grrrrrr - after last weekends long Run I have had a "twinge" in my back all week - I ran 3miles on Monday and had to walk most of it then 6miles Wednesday and 5miles Thursday. I went to the Physio tonight and it seems my Pelvis has dropped on one side and my Vertebrae is now touching a nerve.....not good. Had electrolysis and Nurofen and have to go back in 1 week but it means I will loose a week.....means only 5 weeks to go then! </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div>10th April 2012</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div>29th February 2012</div> <div>Ahhhhhhhh...only 7.5 weeks to go!!! last few weeks have finsihed the "Foundation" weeks and now things really start to get serious. The Last few weekend Runs have been approx 1.5hours - 10miles - but really starting to up the distance now! This weekend will be approx 2.5hour - 15miles! Getting the train to London bridge and running back Home! Thanks for all your Supoprt.....it does mean a lot - Cheers JB</div> <div> <div>11th February 2012</div> <div> </div> Starting week 5 now of the 13week plan. Missed a week over the last couple of weeks as had a Cold but back on it now....doing interval training and Hill work plus Gym work during the week and then put in a couple of longer runs in over the weekends. Up to 8miles at the moment. Over the next couple weeks this increases quickly to 15miles - so here we go! Only 10 weeks to go.....many thanks for all your support and donations to my Mums Charity - it really does mean a lot to us....</div> <div>16th January 2012</div> <div>Well - starting week 3 of the 13 week plan.....all going well....have been Running at Work with Julian and Will and at the weekends with Lorraine which all helps the motivation - the other runs are tougher as they are Cold and Dark when I get home from Work......heads up though as had loads of Sponsorship so far and today had confirmation that my Empoyer has matched £250 for Fundraising in 2011 and was paid into the National Brain Appeal Account today (and that will be another £250 matched for 2012 raising!)</div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">2nd January 2012</div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Just returned from a weeks Skiing in France - amazing snow / kids ad a GREAT time....now its time to Head Down and crack on with the Training. Havent run for a few weeks as had a Cold during most of December and loads of Christmas Parties! But just started again couple of days agao and Running agin tonight....oh yes an I have a new Garmin ForeRunner GPS watch so no excuses now!</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">9th December 2011</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Just managed to submit £400 via The Big Give - means that all the supprt from my Work Collegues got DOUBLED ! Now thats £800 plus £100 GIFT Aid....thanks to everyone that supported us.....</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">6th December 2011</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Just delivered the Cakes and Jams to my Work Collegues from my Mother <a href="http://www.cooking4charity.co.uk">www.cooking4charity.co.uk</a> many thanks to everyone who Ordered. We rasied approx £400 pounds for The National brain Appeal. I will be submitting online tomorrow and hopefully that will be doubled to £800 via The Big Gift</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">01st December 2011</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Hi All -started training now....have started running with Orpington Runners. Ran 6 miles the other night in the Dark / Cold / Rain! But they are all good runners and keep everyone going. Have sold a large order of Cakes and jams / Cutneys at work - we are bringing the orders up on 6th December so will be sending the first cheque to Glenn t the National Hostpital next week. Thanks for everyone supporting me!</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">15th November 2011</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> Hi All - My mother Nickie Buckingham is a big Fundraiser for the National Brain Appeal and has almost raised £50,000 over the past 6 years.</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">She has had a number of Brain operations for a Tumour over the years and raises money for the National Brain Appeal Charity</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Attached is a Christmas Flyer with ideas for presents including Christmas Cakes / Chutneys (these are good!) / Jams / Cakes etc</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Here is the Website</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a title="http://cooking4charity.co.uk/ blocked::http://cooking4charity.co.uk/" href="http://cooking4charity.co.uk/">http://cooking4charity.co.uk</a></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">I am Running the 2012 London Marathon for the National Brain Appeal. I am helping my Mum to raise money at my Work (so thanks to those who have ordered Jams and Chutneys) Now its time to hit the road for the next few months which will be hard during the Wintry nights and festive Season ;-)</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">_________________________________________________________________ </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">So please dig deep and donate now.</div> </div> </div>

Justin's National Brain Appeal Fundraising page

Justin's National Brain Appeal Fundraising page

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