As you may have seen in the press and Granada Reports or heard on GMR with Becky Want this year I have to decided to save on travel costs and I will be running from my home in Altrincham to London and then doing the Marathon. I have a route planned out and most of the time I will be using the canal network and I will have valued support from Lupin a friend's canal boat. So look out for a group of Brain & Spine tee shirts at a tow path near you. Please see below when I might be running past you. So watch this space for an up date of where I am and where I plan to be.In the meantime I would be very grateful for any contribution you make now.
Luckily having told Ian Horn of my goal Cooper Sports have sponsored me by providing the most essential piece of kit. The running shoes. Thanks very much. So if any one would like some good advice and a very reasonable deal please call into the shop in Sale shopping centre.
The Plan
Day 1 Friday 17th April leave Altrincham 9.45 and go via Knutsford 11am and Middlewich 12.15 to Sandbach 1pm and finish at Wheelock 2pm Finished, Team event with Lizzie Sarah and Ian Ruff along the way and Paula Sue and Jane back up.
Day 2 Saturday 18th leave Wheelock 10am and go via Kidsgrove11am, Stoke 12.00 and Stone 1.30pm to Sandon 2pm. Finished, bit late starting.
Day 3 Sunday 19th leave Sandon 10am and go via Great Haywood 11am, Rugeley 12.00 and Fradley 1pm to Whittington 2pm. Finished.
Day 4 Monday 20th leave Whittington 10am and go via Tamworth 11am, Atherstone 12.00, Nuneaton 1pm to Hawksbury 2pm. Finished, good support from Tony Collier all the way and SallyAnne Wilson in Tamworth.
Day 5 Tuesday 21st leave Hawksbury 10am and go to Rugby 12.00 and finish at Braunston 2pm. Late start today and very warm and sunny,
Day 6 Wednesday 22nd leave Braunston 10am and go via Daventry 11am and near Northampton13.00 to Cosgrove 3pm. A long way today, James provided support
Day 7 Thursday 23rd leave Cosgrove 10am and go via Milton Keynes 11.30, Bletchley 12.00, Leighton Buzzard 1pm to Seabrook 2pm. MK on the way then into the country.
Day 8 Friday 24th leave Seabrook 10am and go via Tring10.30, Berkhampstead 11am and Hemelhemstead 12.00 to Watford1pm. Met Steve and then caught up with Lupin. Went all the way up Bushey Hill
Day 9 Saturday 25th leave Watford 9am and run into London Westminster 1pm. Much easier down hill into London, Verity Sarah Lizzie and Will collected and Paula was backup. Got to Westminster on time to meet Frances Blois.
Day 10 Sunday 26th London Marathon. Finished 4hr 58mins 18secs
Any messages please to Charlie.Pearson@homecall.co.uk or ring 07970 781686
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Well done charlie. You have made a great achievement Donation by Ramone on 04/06/09 |
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Well done Charlie. We think your achievements are fantastic Donation by Paul & Jenny Roberts on 04/06/09 |
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An amazing effort - a glutton for punishment! Donation by Nic and Pam Broadhurst on 03/05/09 |
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well done from all the hanson family very impressive - what are you going to do next? Donation by cj and pm hanson on 01/05/09 |
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lupin and team congratulate you Donation by cj and pm hanson on 01/05/09 |
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So you like running then! Donation by Nicola from the allotment on 01/05/09 |
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Well done Charlie, an amazing effort. Donation by Graham and Victoria Brady on 28/04/09 |
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Well done Charlie - fantastic effort!! Donation by Tilbys and Tunstalls on 28/04/09 |
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Congratulations Charlie! Donation by Simon & Sue Nichols on 28/04/09 |
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Well done, jane and Dave ( friends of Dru) Donation by Jane and Dave Muncey on 27/04/09 |
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Well done Dad! It was on your list and you have done it! Now you can tick it off! Congratulations! Donation by LizziePearson on 27/04/09 |
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I suppose that's one way to train for a marathon! Amazing. Donation by Pat + Steve Roebuck on 27/04/09 |
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Charlie, hope the legs held up and you are not too exhausted! What an amasing venture. Love David & Ali and the girls. Donation by David & Ali Ross on 26/04/09 |
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Charlie, have really enjoyed reading your daily log. Astonishing achievement. Rest up now! Donation by Ann Admirer on 26/04/09 |
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Enjoy tomorrow Charlie, and have a well earned break afterwards. Donation by Sean Anstee on 25/04/09 |
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It was a privilege to run (about a mile!) with you today, Best of luck for tomorrow. Donation by Verity Threlfell on 25/04/09 |
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Hi Charlie, we saw you running along the road in Byley last friday and just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!! for tomorrow. Donation by Erin, Anya & Neve Quinn on 25/04/09 |
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What an amazing person you are Charlie. Good luck, I shall look out for you tomorrow. Donation by Dani from Simpson Millar on 25/04/09 |
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Good luck, Alistair & Tricia (friends of Anne's) Donation by Tricia & Alistair Fraser on 25/04/09 |
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Been following your journey and we are both totally amazed at your efforts. Good luck on Sunday. Donation by Betsan and Jeremy Cocker on 24/04/09 |
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Strewth Charlie, only just heard. Good luck in a formidable trek, you're an inspiration. Keep some energy for the football pitch. Donation by simon & shirley on 23/04/09 |
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Met you on the road at Old Linslade. You are doing very well. All the best for sunday. Donation by Sue on 23/04/09 |
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There's just no stopping you is there Charlie? Absolutely amazing feat and just so indebted to you for raising much needed funds. See you Sunday! Donation by Sue Tilley on 23/04/09 |
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Good luck and well done! Donation by Alison Potter (Groundwork) on 22/04/09 |
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Good news travels far - cracking effort and all the very best of luck Donation by Crabbers in Macau on 22/04/09 |
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