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So i'm running the 2009 London Marathon which to many of you will come as a big surprise particulalry those of you that have never really seen me as a marathon sort of man, Mars possibly but all those peanuts!!

But seriously......

On November 27th 2005 whilst out walking the dog my mum's partner Jack died very suddenly from a heart attack. It was as some of you are aware a complete shock as we'd always thought of Jack as an extremely fit man despite being in his 60's. A regular gym goer, keen gardener and advocate of a sporting lifestyle Jack was the last person that we thought this sort of thing would have happened to. The emergency services were alerted and an Air Ambulance crew attended the scene. Despite their best efforts they couldn’t help Jack but in so many situations the rapid response of the Air Ambulance is the difference between life and death. Whilst it wasn’t the Surrey Air Ambulance that attended on this occasion they are a fairly new service and like so many receive little or no support from the Government and rely heavily on charitable donations.

I had never been the most enthusiastic runner as anyone that went to school with me will testify having seen me drag my arse around the cross country course! However this changed as I got older and I began to go running with Jack who had always been a keen and accomplished runner. We spent many hours out together in Windsor Great Park and I’m sure I’ve bored you all with tales of the infamous “Long Walk”.

Ironically despite making applications to run the London Marathon Jack was never successful and so when I was fortunate with my entry I felt that the decision of which charity I should run for had to have some connection with Jack.  I’m also going to be trying to raise some cash for my cricket club Staines and Laleham which I will be doing independently of the Just Giving website. Had Jack still been with us he’d have said that I should be running for something that I loved. By running in his memory I feel that I’m doing just that.

I know that times are hard and I’m a great believer in the old saying that charity begins at home but if you can spare a few quid it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Brett

Well guys it's all over and quite honestly...thank fukc for that!! It was all going pretty well until the 20 mile mark when I can only assume that a sniper with a high velocity rifle took me out in the back of the right leg.....could have been cramp but the sniper option is far more exciting! The ironic thing is that I hadn't suffered with cramp at all in my training, not a sign of it. It was pretty hot though which I'm sure the more medically minded will tell me could have been a cause. So from mile 20 it was grit my teeth, head down and get to the finish which I finally did in 4hrs 55mins, not quite as good as I would have liked but on the day and with cramp for the last 6 miles I'm pretty happy.
 
There's still time to donate if you haven't already, let's get it to £1500.
 
Thanks to everyone for supporting me, it's been fantastic and who knows I might do another one.....not today becasue I feel like i've been run over!!
 
Thanks again!

 

What an achievement Brett. Jack would have been very proud of you. That's SMASHING! Donation by Emma and Tim Bloomfield ( SWEETIE / AYM) 01/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by The parsons 30/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Wow, you've really cemented that spot as second most talented brother xx Donation by Dutche 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by LML 01/05/09  

£50.00

I knew you would,especially for Jack.He would be so proud.Love you mum. Donation by Aud (mum) 29/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

WOW!! so proud of you. Hope sniper injury is now better! Is it NY next? love Annie and Bri xxx Donation by Brian and Parkie 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done....again! Donation by Mummy & Daddy Saunby 27/04/09  

£20.00

Well done Brett. Donation by Rosalyn & Stuart Young 27/04/09  

£20.00

Well done Brett, we're very proud of you x Donation by Mummy & Daddy Saunby 27/04/09  

£20.00

Well done from your mum's mates! Donation by Marg,Carol,Irene & Ann 27/04/09  

£45.00

well done babes - rather you than us! Donation by Barbs & Ian 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wll done Milky, very proud. Your a good man and always have been. Donation by Andy Hall 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, I hope Moloney doesn't try to trip you up. Donation by Kevin D and family 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go FOR IT YOU HANDSOME DEVIL, Donation by KIRSTY UNITRUNK 24/04/09  

£5.00

Good luck, Brett! I'll be looking out for you on the tele. Give me a wave!!!! Donation by Claire 24/04/09  

£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid

Up the elephant and round the castle Donation by Bunty Kelly 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Burt go!!x Donation by Lee, Sue, Zoe & Lucy 23/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck from mum and dad Saunby xx Donation by Dot & Les 23/04/09  

£40.00

best of the irish to you ! Donation by mazza 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Brett Donation by Nigel Birkett 22/04/09  

£50.00

Will b thinkin of u on the day, and I'm sure Jack will b too, good luck xxx Donation by Haley & Tony 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Neff!!! luv AV XX Donation by AV 19/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck from Woosey & Uncle!x Donation by Sue and Keith Hall 19/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck Brett & Go on you blue boys! Donation by Bond Family-Charlie,Nancy,Rog,Charm,Mike & Sue 19/04/09  

£60.00

Are you mad!!! Good Luck Cous Donation by No 1 Cous (Tracy) 19/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go fatty Donation by Darren Coe 17/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Brett Donation by Ellis Patents Ltd 16/04/09  

£100.00

Love & Best Wishes Joan & Barry Donation by Joan & Barry 15/04/09  

£10.00

good luck Brett, hope to see you cross the finish line Donation by Margaret thompson 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Goooo Brett! Goooo Brett! x Donation by Cous Karen 14/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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