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<div class="frp-message-body" style="height: auto;"> Well I did it - just. After 18 miles I could hardly run, so used a brisk walk and intermittent jogging, this obviously slowed my time and resulted in me being placed 8195th – ha, room for improvement! Oh well it’s the money not the time – right. So thanks to you all for the support (especially those on the day) and all you that have given to my charity. I saw and spoke to Mind yesterday at the start and finish – the money means so much to them - out of all the runners they had we made the most from one runner (me). The web site is still open – so you can still add to the funds – if you have been meaning to, then this is the time – thanks. Regards - Paul.         A week to go tomorrow - I've leveled off my running in the last two weeks - don't want to peak too early (right) ! Also exceeded the target of £1K so thanks to all of you that helped with that, guess that means I best be on the start line this time next week. I'm almost looking foward to it - or maybe just getting it out of my life and able to think about something else and do other things with my time. On a positive note I am fitter and lighter as a result. Maybe see a few of you on the kerb next week - give me a wave. Regards - Paul.         Just got home from the half this morning - chip time was 2 hours 14 mins, I'm happy with that. It felt OK most of the way, best was the stretch after the Hove Lagoon turn, you’re on your way home then.   More work to do and just under two months to go. Thanks for all those sponsors so far - very much appreciated. Regards - Paul     I hope you can support this great local charity and make a difference to the lives of people impacted by mental health issues. Thank you - Paul   On Sunday 19 Feb and 15 April 2012 I shall be running the Brighton Half Marathon and Brighton Marathon respectively on behalf of Mind in Brighton and Hove, and hope you can support me. One in four people experience mental health problems. Mind, the charity I have chosen to support, works to promote good mental health and wellbeing across Brighton and Hove and West Sussex, providing a range of services that help people make choices about the treatment, help and support available to them.   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.   So please dig deep and donate now! Those that know me, you also know I'm not a distance runner, or any sort of runner really - but that's for me to worry about! At the start I'll be 51 and about time I checked this box and got it done.</div>

Paul R Smith's - 2012 Brighton Marathon and Half Marathon page

Paul R Smith's - 2012 Brighton Marathon and Half Marathon page

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