We decided to do something for the Prince's Trust early this year, when we found out that we had a place on the Great North Run, I knew I was up against it! I haven't run for over 10 years, and I'm way out of shape. I've been working really hard for about 5 months now, trying to drag myself into enough shape to get round the course. The sweep-up time is 17 minutes per mile. This is actually quite scary, and trying to keep myself motivated enough to keep training is one of the hardest things I have ever done.
One of the things that really does motivate me, is when I get sponsored, please donate, even if it is a couple of quid, each time someone does donate, I get a big git of guilt and need to get to the gym.
**UPDATE** Race completed in 3h 22m 50s - Thankyou for your support!
I had the most incredible day! We left Preston at 5, and there was a
great atmosphere in Newcastle to greet us at the start.
The first mile went in no time flat,
I was walking uphill and running down. I got to 6 miles thinking "this is great,
I'm really enjoying my run, the Prince's Trust cheer squad gave me a big boost
at 6 miles but by mile 7 I was toast! My legs felt
like they were made of stone and I couldn't for the life of me break into a run.
Right on cue by the side of the road a local family was dishing out biscuits
that they had bought to the runners, I couldn't believe the generosity an
support from the people of Tyneside, what a great place! The well wishers and
supporters kept me going until mile 10 where again I was really struggling. A
runner for MS picked me up (not literally!) and cheered me through the Bupa
boost zone and past 10 miles.
The next 2 were a real challenge, everything was
hurting by now and it's all uphill too. As I crested the hill and saw the sea
and downhill I was so relieved, but getting to the bottom of hill, turning left
and seeing that I was only at 12 miles with an uphill mile still to go was
really hard. I trudged away and with 800m to go, 2 guys from Meningitis research
that I'd seen at the start gave me a huge cheer, which was enough to spill me
jogging over the last 200m. As soon as I crossed the line I was completely
overwhelmed. I simply could not believe what I had achieved and burst into
tears.
Once I had composed myself I managed to find out my time, I had run and
walked it in 3h22m50s and raised over £600. I reunited with the other Starbucks
runners and shared their stories too, we had such an incredible day
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Raised:
212%
Raised so far: £638.10
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Hello David, You've changed a bit in the 12 years since I last saw you!! Good luck with the run Donation by Julie Cartwright on 28/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Hey David Good Luck, I m sure u can make it. take care Donation by Zdenko Kovacik on 22/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, Dave. I have every confidence in you J xx Donation by jo howden on 17/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Dave - it's a fantastic cause! Donation by Jessica Elsom on 17/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Stink Face-Have Fun Donation by Debbie Godfrey on 17/07/09 |
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Well done Dave! Keep it up! Ex Donation by Eleanor Rastall on 17/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Your a braver man then and if it keeps another kid off my street corner then it has got to be worth it. Donation by olly harness on 17/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good for you for tackling the Great North Run - Good luck! Donation by David Ennis on 17/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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We'll be there at the finish line so keep up the training! Donation by Paul Jameson on 09/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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mad boy. I'll come and watch and give helpful comments along the way (or maybe just run in front of you holding a big mac) Donation by Rob Jameson on 02/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I think u r very brave, if slightly barmy!!! Donation by Carol Brearley on 01/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate! Donation by Gemma on 27/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Some early sponsorship to help with the training motivation - good luck! Donation by Rada Ramsay on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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WELL impressed. Have fun! Donation by Nev on 16/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck, Dave! Donation by Eleanor Horsman on 09/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Dave! i'm so impressed that you've entered this! i may even go as far as travelling north to witness the event. i'll bring the bacon sarnies! Donation by Gab on 08/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £638.10 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £638.10 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £168.70 |
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