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My story

 

After some GNR warm ups, my knees and I have decided to have a go at a first and last London marathon. It conserves energy to start on your doorstep, but took a while to get into the hardest category, "middle aged and past it". With less than a week to go, most of the hard yards have taken their toll since jan. More clement weather in April has helped the long weekend run, unlike getting up at 5.30 to eat porridge. Weekly mileage peaked at 40, knees straining, started to taper! Last 16 miler was 10 days ago, recovery slow. No forecasts on time, although one kind soul has offered a material incentive to beat 3.20!

Early, cold mornings however are nothing compared to living with Cancer. As we all age we come into more contact with it, so I wanted to help those who can provide enormous support if you need it. Cancerbackup merged with Macmillan and can reach many more of those who are affected,so please be generous with your encouragement to me and them. Thanks for your incentive,   Jim

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Donation by lol 15/05/09  

£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid

Well done Uncle Jim. Hope your legs have stopped aching!! Donation by Georgie 01/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sorry about the treble maybe next season Eileen & Bob Donation by ellen wallace 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

madness, utter madness. Cant you get staff to do this type of thing for you Donation by Ruairi McHale 27/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck james. extreme triathlon next ? Donation by Martin 26/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I'll have some Haribo at the ready - good luck! Donation by Jason 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

very commendable, looking for you to break 3 hours 30 mins .... Donation by Jan Molby 20/04/09  

£50.00

definite eric liddle style to that picture Donation by And Smith Must Score 09/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

2 shots...and the rest! Given the obsessively compulsive way you have tackled the training I am sure a fast time awaits. Will be there to cheer you on Donation by Nigel Birrell 08/04/09  

£100.00

good luck, being fit enough to run this means the handicap com will reduce your golf handicap by atleast 2 shots Donation by Gurdeep Hansra 08/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I would join you but I'm Bull Riding the night before and have a 9am kick off, Rather dubious about the other donations ! Donation by Darrell Godfrey 06/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

£1 per shot for my handicap in Jim's Open! Donation by Kenny Dalglish 23/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

you can have my hips when i get them replaced! Donation by Mum 19/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I hope my knee implants help you Donation by Col Steve Austin 27/02/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
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