The highest mountains in North Africa and Western Europe. The biggest half marathon in the world, my first full marathon and other races bringing the total to 111 miles of competitive running. All in 2009... why?
On August 7th 2008 my Grandad (John Moore) passed away, having suffered two strokes in quick succession a fortnight before. It was a really tough couple of weeks, which was made that bit easier by the fantastic care/support given to him and us by hospital staff.
The Stroke Association do amazing work in research to help reduce the number of people who have strokes and provide support to those affected, I'd love to be able to help them to do more.
In 2009, I'll be pushing myself by completing the following activities, which I hope will help raise much needed money and awareness for The Stroke Association.
March - Mount Toubkal (4167m) - Winter Ascent of highest peak in North Africa
I reached the summit despite deep snow and poor visibility just after 1pm on March the 11th.
August - Mont Blanc (4810m) - Highest peak in Western Europe
On the 5th August at 1am (GMT) I set off for the summit, at 8:15am after an exhausting climb in strong winds/very low temperatures, I stood on top of Western Europe. And then descended down to Chamonix to complete 15hrs of walking/climbing for the day.
September - Great North Run - The biggest half marathon in the world
Considered one of the biggest and most important half marathons in the world, I ran the 13.1 miles from Newcastle/Gateshead to the sea in 1:56:51 (6mins faster than my previous best time).
November - New York Marathon - My first full marathon
And to finish off, I ran 26.22 miles through the boroughs of New York on Sunday November 1st in 4:41:22 to finish 29,295 out of around 64,000 runners.
As well as that, I ran various other races, wearing a Stroke Association top to raise awareness and get in shape for the bigger events above.
February 22nd - Brighton Half Marathon (2hrs 5mins 3secs)
April 12th - Belvoir Half Marathon (1hrs 57mins 25secs)
May 10th - Hinckley Half Marathon (2hrs 6mins 19secs)
June 14th - Potters Arf Marathon in Stoke (2hrs 8mins 55secs)
July 19th - Sherwood Pines 10k (48mins 55secs)
October 11th - Leicester Half Marathon (1hrs 46mins 57secs)
You can follow me all the way in 2009 on my blog or through a Facebook group I've setup.
Any amount of money you can donate will be really appreciated.
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Raised so far: £966.22
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Well done Ian! Donation by Carol on 14/12/09 |
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There's only a few people out there that can drink copious amounts of Jager, and still get-up early and climb/run. I take my hat off to you sir! Donation by Kyle Bayliss on 09/12/09 |
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final finish line is in sight x Donation by Anne Hooper on 09/12/09 |
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Getting close to your personal finish line, pass that, and keep on going. Well done. Donation by Paul Petherick on 09/12/09 |
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Congratulations for completing the marathon and all the other amazing expeditions throughout the year! You definately deserve a rest now. Donation by Beth Wilczkiewicz on 17/11/09 |
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Well done! Donation by Doreen on 09/11/09 |
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congrats on surviving the NYC marathon - impressive stuff! Donation by aneliese on 04/11/09 |
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Well done Ian! Donation by John Harris on 03/11/09 |
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Well done Ian Donation by Tracey Scott on 03/11/09 |
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Good stuff with the NYC marathon! Donation by Neil K. Sheridan on 01/11/09 |
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You don't know me but I know David Moore and he is a good guy, well done on your achievement Donation by Stephen Leighton on 01/11/09 |
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Good luck! Be sure to enjoy a nice fat NY steak afterwards :) Donation by Paul Sculthorpe on 01/11/09 |
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All the best Ian from the Webtogs team Donation by Webtogs Ltd on 29/10/09 |
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Have a nice day :) Donation by David Moore on 29/10/09 |
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It hurts so much, you're going to cry like a little girl. I wish I was there to watch, it would make me so happy Donation by jamie mollart on 28/10/09 |
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Donation by Matthew Laws on 28/10/09 |
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Enjoyed our Peak District walk last week, good luck in New York and in all your other projects Donation by Kevin Hand on 02/10/09 |
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Amazing what you're doing Ian, nice one! Donation by Christopher Thorpe on 02/10/09 |
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Congrats on summitting MB and raising money for a worthy cause. Donation by Nigel Gray on 14/09/09 |
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Glad to join you for my first GNR! Donation by Simon Frost (twitter.com/50000steps) on 11/09/09 |
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Donation by Paul Griffiths on 19/08/09 |
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Donation by Davina Clay on 16/08/09 |
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Well done!! and Good Luck with everything else you have planned :o) Donation by Adele Greenway on 07/08/09 |
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Ben Nevis will seem like nothing compared to all this activity!! Sounds like a great cause - Good Luck, Clare & Jamie x Donation by Clare Deacon on 05/08/09 |
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Well done on summiting Mont Blanc mate, I know it's not as easy as people think!!!!!! Donation by Patrick Deacon on 04/08/09 |
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| * Total raised online: | £946.22 |
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| Offline donations: | £20.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £966.22 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £214.36 |
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