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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am running the Virgin London Marathon in April 2010 to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Charity.  This is a charity close to my heart as my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December 2008.  He is responding well to treatment and is currently in remission.

I have always wanted to run a marathon and was honoured to be chosen by the Prostate Cancer Charity for one of their golden bond places.  My aim is to get round the 26 mile course the best i can, raise the £2,000 target and most importantly make my dad proud.

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***Update***

 

Its the middle of March and i thought i would update everyone on my training.  I am now up to 14 miles which is the furthest i have ever run.  I am currently running around 25 miles a week which is quite tiring but i seem to be hanging in there.  I have finally discovered the advantages of wearing an ipod whilst running and i am keeping myself going with the thought of all the support i have received.

 

THANK YOU to all of you who have already donated, it is much appreciated.  Thank you also to all of you that have visited this page.  In the meantime i will keep on running !!!!!

 

****Update 2****

 

It's 26th March and today i completed my longest run ever.  With Nick (hubby) riding on his bike beside me, i managed to run 20 miles which i was so chuffed with.  The aim was to complete 18 but when i got to 16 miles i felt ok so decided to aim for 20 miles instead.  I must say my toes are now covered in water blisters but i feel fab for having achieved the 20 mile distance.  I am hoping that having got to 20 miles i will beable to push on further to the 26.2 miles of the marathon on the day.

I was really pleased to have my marathon story in this weeks County Times and  Thank You to those of you who have visited this page as a result of the article.

 

***Update 3***

 

Its Friday 23rd April and only a day to go till the big day!!!!!! I collected my marathon number today in London and must admit i am starting to feel rather nervous at the prospect of running 26 .2 miles, especially if it is as hot as the weather forecast predicts.  Thanks again for all donations and i will update again after the marathon.

 

***Update 4***

 

I DID IT !!!!!! its Monday 26th April and my legs and feet don't want to move!!!  I manage to get round the 26.2 mile course all be it a little slower than i hoped but i completed it.  My official time was 5 hours and 17 minutes.  My aim was to try and run the whole course by my legs and feet had other ideas!!   Unfortunately i didn't have the power in my legs to run the whole distance but got through by running with a few walking breaks.  The atmosphere was amazing and the cheers from the crowds really kept me going.  I am so pleased that i did it and am extremely grateful that the just giving total is going up and up.  Many thanks to my family and friends that came on the day to support and also to all my friends that looked out for me on the TV.  I did look out for some celebs to try and attach myself to, with the hope of getting on tv but most of the time was running alongside Scooby Doo and a Womble who i believe finished before me!!!!!

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Go go Nickster. You're bonkers but all for a good cause. WIll be looking out for you on TV so make sure you wear that skimpy maids outfit!!! J,C,J,C Donation by Jonathan Pollard on 07/04/10

 
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Well done for all your training and enjoy the amazing atmosphere on the day - you'll be a blur of legs in lycra from start to finish! Donation by Lisa Quas on 07/04/10

 
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Wishing you all the luck in the world. You have trained hard so we have no doubt you will make it. Best wishes. Katie, Gary & Scarlett. xx Donation by KATHARINE CHERRY on 30/03/10

 
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Good Luck. I'm sure all your hard work will pay off. Anne & Sarah Donation by Anne Gardner on 26/03/10

 
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Enjoy the day Nikki. It's a fantastic feeling to get to the finish line, all the training will be well worth it. Donation by Will & Hannah on 26/03/10

 
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Good Luck, Nicola! We hope you have a great run and you exceed your target!! Donation by Natasha, Maddie & Phoebe Price on 20/03/10

 
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Good luck from a fellow marathon runner Donation by Rob Guyatt on 20/03/10

 
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Go Girl! Donation by Deborah Wrenn on 19/03/10

 
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All the best Nicola I know you can do it :0) Hope to catch up with you all soon. xxx Donation by Vicky & Nick Dunn on 16/03/10

 
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Good luck Nicola with your run. I hope to see you soon, love from Auntie Wendy xx Donation by wendy armstrong on 15/03/10

 
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Hi Nicola, we hope you have a fantastic day, and shall be thinking of you and willing you on. Hope to see you on TV! Donation by Andy, Nicki, Sophia, Serena on 11/03/10

 
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Hi Nikki, its Nicky form '118' saw this on the school letter and I wanted to donate as my Dad has also had prostate cancer in the last year xxx Donation by Nicola Ferdinando on 10/03/10

 
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Run Nicola, Ruuuuunnnnnn !!!!! All the very best. You can do it. Donation by Darren, Rach, George & Isaac on 04/03/10

 
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Good luck. I am sure when you cross that line it will be the best feeling in the world. What a great achievement. xx Donation by Browns / Katharine & Jessica on 26/02/10

 
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Good Luck Nikki - Double if you win! Donation by Rich & Alex on 25/02/10

 
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Good luck Nicola !! Donation by Andy Thompson on 25/02/10

 
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Run Nicky, run... and don't stop until you cross that finish line! Good luck and well done from Debbie, David, Laura & Oliver. Donation by Debbie Tipple on 16/02/10

 
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Nicola we think you are amazing. Good luck with the training and on the day. We look forward to cheering you at the finish line. With much love J&S xx Donation by John & Susan Moon on 14/02/10

 
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Rather you than me! But good luck and enjoy yourself. Love from Laura, Mark and Joseph xxx Donation by Laura Jardine on 13/02/10

 
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Good Luck. We think you are either very brave or mad. Hope the training and the event go really well. Good Luck Raja, Cheryl, Joshua and Zac Donation by Raja Mukherjee on 13/02/10

 
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good luck love from Auntie Linda xxxx Donation by Linda Marshall on 12/02/10

 
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Good Luck Nikki! All our love Dan, Juliet, Neve and Finlay xxx Donation by Juliet Small on 12/02/10

 
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good luck hun, we're all really proud of you, really hope you enjoy it and raise lots of money! lots of love Amy, dave and ollie xxx Donation by Amy Marshall on 07/02/10

 
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