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My story

 

4 hours 51 mins and came 17,601, thank you all so much for your support.

Confirm my retirement from marathon running!!

19th April - another 10 miles completed one more 4 mile run planned for before the big day

10th April - another long run at the weekend (15 miles) so with less than two weeks to go the "slow down has started." Still no booze and a lot of carbos!! 

27th March 20 miles (just under) achieved!! Time estimated at 3 hours 30 mins with the last 3 miles in the rain and hail.

15th March...Brentwood 1/2 marathon  time 1hour 59 mins 35sec - very tough a hot day with the last 2 miles uphill. I came 974 out of 2500 runners.

The reason for doing this is that a lovely girlfriend of mine and Jenny's has advanced MS, which as we all know, is a horrific illness for all involved. For this lovely lady I can pour her red wine, light her cigarettes but I can't give her back her health. But what I can do, in this very small way, is to help raise the maximum amount of monies to support the families that are affected by MS.

For those who are concerned let me assure that post marathon I will enjoy returning to my normal fighting weight!!

Your help and support for this worthy cause would be extremely appreciated.

Thank you,

Smartie

You had your doubts but here it is!! better late than never! Donation by Larry Tucker 15/06/09  

well done mate.She must be good looking to get you to do this. Donation by David Bruce 01/06/09  

Well done Smartie, what a great effort from a great friend. The boys have been asking after "Bob".Love to all Donation by The Big S 21/05/09  

Stud, Hugs and Kisses (from us both !) Donation by SJ & Weekend 30/04/09  

Well done, Smartie !! - an inspiration to fat boys the world over ! Now for Christ's sake, sit down !!!! Donation by Beast 30/04/09  

Well Done! Donation by Stephen Metcalfe 29/04/09  

Well done Donation by Josh, Chris and Lesley Barrat 29/04/09  

well done! Donation by marilyn 28/04/09  

I will double it if you do it again next year! Donation by Bernard Tuck 28/04/09  

well done on the run Donation by ROBIN 28/04/09  

Ridiculous, next thing you'll be out in the market 'broking' Donation by Andy Crichton 28/04/09  

Congratulations John! Why stop now, Sydney Marathon is on 20th September !!? Donation by Jo Hannah 27/04/09  

Well done John Donation by Johnathan Law 27/04/09  

Knees up!!! Donation by Jeannie 26/04/09  

good luck mate nice glass of champagne when you finish Donation by neilsueburgess 25/04/09  

Your an Adonis Donation by David Hearn 24/04/09  

oooooooh YESSS! Donation by DO 24/04/09  

Good Luck, John. We are all cheering you on! Donation by The Coupes 24/04/09  

Rather you than me - Good Luck Smartie Donation by Steven Monk 24/04/09  

Madness - But we know you can do it- Go Smartie love Ed Claire and Al Donation by Edward Donne 24/04/09  

GOOD LUCK SMARTIE Donation by Alice Ramsay 23/04/09  

You silly bugger - you said that you thought it was achievable - and you will - good luck and loads of love Donation by Chris & Bob Montague 23/04/09  

I can recommend The Gun Public House for a beer when you are halfway around - you'll need it !! Donation by Refridgerator and the Cock Green Gang. 22/04/09  

Such a worthy cause - good luck Smartie ! Donation by Rachel 21/04/09  

best of luck Janet!! Donation by "Susan" from Sydney 21/04/09  

Good Luck! Donation by Dodge 21/04/09  

Good luck fella!! Donation by Dunnie 20/04/09  

good luck!! Donation by Joe, Joanne and Pauline 20/04/09  

Good luck! What a fantastic thing to do for your friend. Donation by The Hitchcocks 18/04/09  

Don't get off at Fratton Park ! Donation by Shags 17/04/09  

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