Updates at the bottom of the page In June 2007, this lean, mean running machine weighed 21 stone. One year later and seven and a half stone lighter, the next challenge beckons. As a 48 year old ex Round Tabler, I cannot think of a better organisation to benefit from the mental and physical torture that I am going to put myself through by running the London Marathon than Round Table Children's Wish www.rtcw.org So get your credit cards out because the training has already started in earnest. June 2008 saw me complete the Essex 5 Mile run in 43:29, July saw me finish the British 10k in 56:51 and October saw me record a personal best in the Run To The Beat London Half Marathon. 2 hrs, 12 mins, 41 secs. I am now looking forward to a hard winter of training , which will see me ready for the ultimate challenge in long distance running on Sunday 26th April 2009.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Round Table Children's Wish Limited 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. So dig deep and please sponsor me now! If you want to have your name, your company name or a slogan on my shirt, then discuss this with me... Be imaginative... My sincere thanks go to... Jan Erik Groos at Macron & FD - My Training & Race kit sponsor. Brian Colbert at the Irish Institute of Neuro Linguistic Programming. His hypnosis CD 'Slim To Thin' helped me get my focus right to lose the weight. www.nlp.ie. Lindsay Thompson at Lighterlife provided me with the diet that worked for me and the support to change my outlook on food. www.lighterlife.co.uk. Finally, Ruth & Gary Moyler, my fitness instructors, for those punishing yet enjoyable training sessions www.thegymcompany.net. July 2008 Update - Over a 106k of running this month, including the British 10k Run in London, where I wanted to record a sub 60 minute time. I came in at 56:51, so objective achieved. The race was invaluable experience running in a big crowd learning about pre-race preparation, pacing and hydration. I entered the Nike 10k competition on Virgin Radio and went into the studio in London to run on a treadmill (a first) and answer trivia questions from Christian O'Connell and whilst I didn't win, it was great fun. After the 10k, I upped the mileage with my eye on the Half Marathon in October and managed to complete two half marathon training runs towards the end of the month. My aim is to go sub 2:30:00, so completing one in 2:27:35 was encouraging with 10 weeks to go. I have been totally bowled over by the generosity of my sponsors. £1,239 raised this month and at 24% of my £5,000 target, things are looking good. August 2008 Update - Over 120k of running this month. I have completed 6 half marathons this month, all under 2 and a half hours and put in a personal best of 2:23:58. I should come in within my target as long as I can negotiate my route around the walkers and sponsorship groups efficiently. £1,504 raised so far, which means I am 30% towards my target of £5,000... £265 raised this month... September 2008 Update - Over 70k of running this month. A slight blip on distance due to competing in the Cross Country for Essex in the Round Table National Sporting Weekend in Nottingham. A comparitive sprint of 2.2 miles in 17 minutes 41 seconds meant that our four man team came in 4th. Three half marathon training runs completed this month, with a new PB of 2:16:27. £110 rased this month brings my total amount raised to £1,524 which is 30.48% of my target with 6 months to go to the marathon. October 2008 Update - Over 89k of running this month. Getting used to the treadmills as winter sets in and getting in a some 5k sprints midweek, which is good for stamina and speed. Completed the Run To The Beat London Half Marathon in 2 hrs 12 mins 41 secs which was a personal best. Another £50 in sponsorship which takes me to 31.48% of my target with 5 months to go. Upping the distances I am going to run kilothons next month, which is a metric marathon. 26.2 km or 16.4 miles.
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