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My story

 

Saturday 17th October dawned clear, dry and cold.  The riverside between Richmond and Kingston was ready to receive 672 pairs of feet, 671 pairs of which were in sensible, 21st century, running shoes.  It took a couple of minutes to get everyone through the start gate, with 10km of fairly flat ground ahead.  I started as far back as I could, knowing that would be my place.  Slow and steady was the rule, and I managed to run more than I walked.  Then, finally, to cries of "There's a man in a suit!" and "Are you late for work?", I crossed the line in 653rd place, in a personal best (and worst) time of 1 hour, 15 minutes and 58 seconds.  My tie remained steadfastly in place throughout, as I am sure you would have expected.  I hope you enjoy some of the photos of the event which I have attached.

A huge thank you to all those who supported me, not only by your generous donations to the work of WOMANKIND Worldwide but also your many words and messages of support and encouragement.  Would I do it again?  Perhaps...

 

If you are interested in what WOMANKIND Worldwide has been doing recently, you could try looking at the annual report for 2008/09, which you can find through this link:

http://www.womankind.org.uk/documents/Annual_Review_09_000.pdf

 

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Well done Ken, I wish I had been there to see you in person. Barbara Donation by Barbara Snell 16/11/09  

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Donation by frances smith 10/11/09  

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WELL DONE KEN ESPECIALLY WEARING YOUR TIE ALL THE WAY ROUND THE COURSE! Donation by ANDREW HIGGS 06/11/09  

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Well done Ken - very impressed. Love the photos! Donation by Ann 21/10/09  

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Well done, Ken! Now you can aim for a marathon! Donation by Apostolos Michalas 21/10/09  

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Well done Uncle Kenny! Didn't know you had it in you!! Donation by Annette Pursey 19/10/09  

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I'm full of admiration - slow but sure should get you there Donation by Chris Taylor 16/10/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Bob Cooke 16/10/09  

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Run, Ken, run! Donation by Victoria Hayrabedian 14/10/09  

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Go Ken - and a pic of you please as well as the shoes... Donation by Phil Craine 13/10/09  

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All the best Ken - I'd rather you than me! Donation by Nerys Williams 13/10/09  

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Go, Ken! Donation by Myra B. 13/10/09  

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Donation by John Rew 12/10/09  

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Well done Ken (even thinking of it!). I hope it goes well. All the best. Donation by Patricia Hamilton 12/10/09  

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Good luck Ken! Donation by Ben Rastian 12/10/09  

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Go Ken! Donation by Kevin Randall 12/10/09  

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Don’t underestimate yourself Ken : )))) LOL LOL you can make it. good luck on your run(walk). Donation by Ruth Grego Vieira 12/10/09  

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Good Luck Donation by Grad Ruderham 12/10/09  

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Good stuff Ken! Enjoy the views!! Donation by Joanne McAlroy 12/10/09  

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Good luck with the run! Donation by Francis Roddy 11/10/09  

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Good luck Ken Donation by Joanne Newbrook 05/10/09  

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