My first half marathon
This is my first big run, my first half marathon… I must be crazy!
But take a look at my inspiration:
Two long legs
I was given two long legs when I was 12. I was quite pleased initially, but have yet to put them to good use in a decent long distance run. So I decided to take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon for brainstrust a charity very close to my heart.
Follow the ups and downs on my training blog
My fiancée Meg
Meg, my beautiful fiancée, has survived a brain tumour. She has had the all clear ever since her eight hour operation by Prof. Peter Black at Children’s Hospital, Boston in June last year. She is a amazing inspiration, for me, her friends and family, and the thousands of people who have heard her story. I am so lucky to be part of her life and to witness her magic first-hand every day. Although it makes the small challenge of 13 miles seem trivial, I’m going to do my very best!
Read our blog about Meg’s trip to Boston
brainstrust
I am really proud to be part of this proactive young charity. Already we are supporting over 80 brain tumour patients and their families, giving them the advice they so dearly need when they receive the diagnosis. We are also supporting a few patients whose search for treatment is, like Meg, leading them to Boston. We are committed to building a centre of excellence in the UK that will update treatment, improve care and ultimately save lives.
Find out more this wonderful charity
Can I do it 2 hours?
You're probably thinking that two long legs have got to be an advantage on the Royal Parks Half Marathon. I hope you're right! So I'm going to raise the stakes and aim to get round the 13 miles in 2 hours.
With your help I'd love to raise £2,000 for brainstrust to help other brain tumour patients like Meg find the treatment they need.
So please sponsor my two long legs today!
Many thanks,
Josh
P.S. Justgiving is great - it's quick and easy and your sponsorship will go straight to brainstrust. Justigiving will also add 28% Gift Aid to your sponsorship if you're a UK taxpayer, making your donation go further.
Raised:
29%
Raised so far: £586.00
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Thank you Granma Nora and Aunty Pat! Donation by Offline donations on 15/10/08 |
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Well done! Donation by Jon on 13/10/08 |
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Nicely done. x Donation by Kat Hodgkinson on 13/10/08 |
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Nice one Josh Donation by Karl on 13/10/08 |
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Congrats Josh, really well done! Donation by Laura Palmer on 13/10/08 |
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Big well done you! Excellent achievement xx Donation by Caroline Connor on 13/10/08 |
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CONGRATULATIONS Josh for speed (2hrs 1min!!!!!!) & bravery in the face of impossible hats!! Donation by Caroline Waterman on 12/10/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Chris Adams on 11/10/08 |
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Well done you. xx Donation by Kate Taylor on 10/10/08 |
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Good luck to your long legs xxxxxx Donation by Meg Jones on 07/10/08 |
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Good luck old bean! And I'll double my donation if you secure that rather spiffing flat cap on top of your giant brain 4 the whole race - U can do it! Donation by Ben Bobby Brown on 04/10/08 |
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The things you do for love! Donation by William and Anna on 30/09/08 |
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Good luck Donation by Annie P-G on 29/09/08 |
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Pound-a-mile for your 1/2-mars bar Donation by Bill Brewer on 29/09/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Francis Moore on 27/09/08 |
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Good luck I am sure you will do great! Donation by Cameron Bird on 26/09/08 |
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Good Luck Josh! :) Donation by Jonathan Fianu on 26/09/08 |
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Good luck Josh! Keep those long legs aworking! Donation by Simon Lynn on 20/09/08 |
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Loving the bloggage of your progress :) Best of luck Josh! Donation by Luke D on 27/08/08 |
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This I have to see! Good luck Josh Donation by Diane Hill on 27/08/08 |
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How could we not support those legs!! Donation by HQ on 19/08/08 |
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I'll double my pledge if you wear a hat I decorate for you! Donation by Caroline Waterman on 18/08/08 |
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Lets do it!!! Donation by Szevone on 05/08/08 |
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Go, Josh! Donation by Milena on 30/07/08 |
| * Total raised online: | £586.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £586.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £148.36 |
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