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Hi Everyone

GNR update - go to bottom of page!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page in support of the Northern Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Fund.  

I'm going to run in the 'BUPA Great North Run' a half marathon on the 19th September 2010 for this hard working and worthwhile charity.

Early in April 2010 my Dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer and after a successful operation at the RVI Newcastle to remove his stomach he is now fully recovered.  The staff at the RVI were brilliant and also do a great job to raise awareness of Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer which is the fifth commonest cause of cancer deaths in the UK.  You can see their new website and great work at http://www.oesophagoose.org

I had already decided to run for the RNLI but will now run for the Northern Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Fund as well.  I have setup two separate pages; one for each charity, so you can choose to donate on either page.  Your choice, greatly appreciated whichever way you donate.

I've decided to start running the Great North Run again and will continue to run every year for a charitable cause until I can crack the time in the photograph or my knee's give in!  Oh to be as lithe, fast and skinny again as the old me in the photograph.  Anyway, my cunning plan is to run, walk, crawl, be dragged behind a cart...but somehow get around in a decent time this year.  And who knows on one fine day in a future run I may break two hours.

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.

Thanks again for choosing to donate and support this excellent charity.

Regards

Mike


 

GNR Result

It was a great day, really was a great day...100’s stories like all other runners, a fitting 30th Anniversary for the Great North Run which is still the largest event of its type in the UK.  

We had inclement weather from start to finish but the air temperature was okay today.

Apparently 39,000 plus started the half marathon.

I have done the run many times in the past, albeit when I was carrying a lot less weight (the old skinny me).  That aside I was targeting 2hours 25-30mins and up until 7.5 miles it was looking like it may be achievable.  But here come the excuses; basically I’ve been having problems with my left knee and it went at around 7.5 miles.  So rather than risk injury I pretty much walked with a bit of jogging from 8 miles to the finish line.  Of course I did put in a convincing last 200m for the camera’s – vanity.

So my target time was 2hours 30mins and I did it in 3 hours 24 mins.  Such is life.

Onward to next year as I have the running bug again and shedding a couple of stone more will do me no harm at all.

Thanks again for your support.

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Better late, etc. Well done - seems to be infectious... Donation by Richard Muggeridge on 21/10/10

 
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Donation by Neil Harker on 08/10/10

 
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Go Dad! Don't stop till you hit the sea...then turn sharp left because there's another mile+ to go. Don't over do it :) xx Donation by Moira and Casca Wardle on 19/09/10

 
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Good luck tomorrow. I'm sure you've got your music selection already in your iPod but have you got the Chariots of Fire theme... Donation by robert anderson on 18/09/10

 
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Have a good amble Mike. Hope it goes ok Donation by Paul McCarthy on 16/09/10

 
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There's a pint waiting for you in The New Crown @ the finish line! Best of luck from the DEF team. Donation by David Frame @ DEF on 15/09/10

 
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You do know it's 13 miles and you can't use your car, don't you? Best of luck. Donation by John Wheeler on 15/09/10

 
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I reckon by the time you've been in the premier league for a few seasons you will have paid me this money back anyway. Have a great run. Donation by Paul Owen on 14/09/10

 
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Go for gold Mike, you're running on behalf of a great cause and an even greater guy. Donation by Joan Newport on 12/09/10

 
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Good Luck Mike, I'm sure you will do great x Donation by Janice Harvey on 03/09/10

 
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In countdown territory - I have never known you give up or lose a challenge so Good Luck and I will be watching out for you at the finish line. Donation by Maree-Louise Kernick on 27/08/10

 
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Mike all the best for the run - hope you meet your target! Donation by Gary Boon on 21/08/10

 
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13 Miles and counting. Good luck big boy and expect to see you on the telly passing that finish line. Donation by Ian Mogey on 18/06/10

 
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Donation by ronald Gray on 15/06/10

 
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Good luck with the run Mike. What a great thing to do to raise awareness. Donation by Ashley Lau on 14/05/10

 
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Fantastic effort Mike. Hope everything goes well for you. Guess you'll be running in black & white! Donation by Phil Nelson on 11/05/10

 
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Jog on big lad... Donation by michael bowers on 05/05/10

 
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Good Luck. The first 5 miles are the worst. No wait, the last 8.1 are pretty grueling too. Donation by Paul RobertsMorpeth on 03/05/10

 
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Best of luck Mike Donation by Nicola Reid on 30/04/10

 
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Donation by Robin Broadhurst on 28/04/10

 
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Donation by Mark Sowden on 28/04/10

 
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Go for it Mike - Hope the knees hold out! Donation by Den on 27/04/10

 
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Good luck Mike Donation by Brett Girling on 26/04/10

 
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Have a great day Mike - it will be painful but worth it! Hope you also reach your fundraising target as it's a great charity. Donation by Alex Coates on 26/04/10

 
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Best of luck Mike - see you on the starting line! Donation by Alex McCulloch on 26/04/10

 
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