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My story

 

That's that for another year, London Marathon number three completed and it was just about the most painful of them all.  Thank you once again for all the support and encouragement I've received.  I certainly needed it this year.

My plan for this year was to run a steady pace for the first half and decide what to do from there.  In fact the first 16 miles went pretty well, but things went steadily down hill from there.  My poorly ankle started to click and grind away and I think the few weeks I lost to injury during training started to count as well.  Having said that, I kept plugging away and managed to get round the course in 4 hours 10 mins - no personal best fo me this year.  On a more sobering note, the winner of the men's race finished in half that time!

As many of you know, this year I have been supporting the Myositis Support Group who had just four runners in the marathon. It is a small charity providing support and advice to myositis sufferers and their families.  My dad is a polymyositis sufferer. 

The money that you donated is much-needed by the group as, unlike the big charities, the Myositis Support Group does not receive any allocated 'Golden Bond' places for runners in the marathon. Raising cash when there are so many other big and equally-deserving charities can be a struggle.     

Don't worry if you haven't yet had time to donate cash to my Justgiving site.  The site will remain open for a few more weeks and will be accepting donations.  Go on, you know you want to.

I'm sure many of you know that donating money through Justgiving is really easy and totally secure. The Myositis Support Group gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you again for all the support you have given me this year.  It really is appreciated. 

Best wishes,

David

Very well done Dave especially with a dodgy, painful ankle. Donation by Chas 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Better late than never - thought I'd round in up to £1k Donation by Al Gale 27/04/09  

£6.80 + £1.92 Gift Aid

Great day for it Dave! Donation by Robsie 26/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck tomorrow. We miss you madly at work. If you can run this far I can't believe the commute to London for work is too much!! Donation by Kate G 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well. Will be looking out for you, whether we manage to get there or watch it on the TV! Donation by Lou, Sam & EG 21/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Ed - although we're not sure who needs it more. See you after the big event! Donation by Chris and Kay 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Dont forget plasters for your chest mate! A pert lad like yourself could come a cropper ;) Good luck and all the very best for the big day!! M+H x Donation by Mark + Helen Berry 20/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Keep on running! Good luck! Donation by Ferry 19/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go get 'em Mr. E! Good luck!! Donation by Adam Morris 08/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! We'll have to meet up once your blisters have gone down! Donation by Lucy & Ben 03/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

This is great, you do all the work and I press a few keys. Good luck!! Donation by Valentine 31/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Mike P 30/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Go Gadget David Donation by Toby & Jenny 25/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Run Forest Run Donation by Parv 25/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the ankle holds up!! Donation by Liam 25/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

More suppport from the NPIA - have a great run on 26 April Donation by Chris Tearle 15/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck with the ankles Donation by Jonathan 09/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go curly/bearded Dave go! Donation by Fi (Andy's bird!) 08/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sarah 04/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Tiger 01/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We love you, Curly one. Donation by Nikki & John @ Logic 26/02/09  

£60.00

Good luck. See you after the madness for something sensible like a pint Donation by Isabelle and Neill 26/02/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Look out for Jimmy Saville. Happy jogging! Donation by Clive of India 26/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Who is this Flora person, and why are you wearing her name on your shirt? We think our 20 quid buys us an answer ... Donation by Ken and Jill Baddley 03/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck ! We know you will do well , see you when we get back to the U.K ! Donation by The Stronge Family 03/02/09  

£13.00

Good luck David, hope the sun shines and your knees and hips can take the strain! Donation by Janet Clements 03/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck P. We'll be waiting at the finish line with a mankini for you to change in to! G&P xxxxx Donation by G&P 03/02/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

See you at the finish line, Dave - will meet you by the man with the mankini...... Donation by Mum and Sarah 02/02/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

All the best, and try to enjoy the run ;) Donation by Anonymous 28/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wising you all the best for the future - you will be missed. Go get em ed! Donation by Friends and colleagues at NPIA 25/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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