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Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £396.00
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My story

 

Well what a day, it was hot... damn hot!

'Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment' someone once said, but when you've perspired enough to fill a maxi size bottle of Brut 33 by the 3rd mile of a marathon you know you're in for a rough ride!    

High on Lucozade Sport, energy gels and jelly babies supplied by the fantastic supporters I managed to complete the course in four hours, thirty two minutes and six seconds and finished 13121 overall (mens) and 2485 in the 35 age group. Respectable but way off my target of sub 4 hours but I was happy to get around in one piece.

Psychologically, 20 miles was the half way mark, at which point the bandy legs got bandier, the stiff knees got rustier and the muscles got tighter until by the 23rd mile I felt as though I was running slow-motion in quick sand, constantly adjusting my running position as my various leg muscles took turns going into spasm. I was pleased to see the finish line to say the least.

A post-event reception held by Wheelpower and the Brain and Spine Foundation re-affirmed my enthusiasm for the London Mararthon and helping to raise money for these great causes, with the help of you, is the biggest buzz of all.

So it remains to say a huge thanks for your donations and words of encouragement, a big thanks also to all at marketforce for their support and to Wheelpower.

The knobbly knees made it through! Anyone fancy joining me next year?

Justin

 

Good work Justin... I got dehydrated watching Donation by Pete Healey 24/04/07  

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Good work fella - thoroughly deserved! Donation by Nick Bishop 23/04/07  

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Good luck hun, see you there! Donation by Bex Duggan 19/04/07  

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As any form of exercise makes me feel sick and giddy I think you're a hero - good luck Donation by Raimondo 19/04/07  

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Go for it geezer, get those ole legs pumpin!!!! Donation by Nik Williams 19/04/07  

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Good Luck. You will do great! Donation by Defne 16/04/07  

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Good Luck! x Donation by Nicky 16/04/07  

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Good luck! Hope your old man knees hold out!!! I may even buy you a drink!! Big kisses x Donation by Sophie Smith 04/04/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Debbie Hall 04/04/07  

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Good luck buster!! Donation by Russell Scott 02/04/07  

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£50 if you where the check shirt and flannel trousers - Run Forest Run Donation by Glennard 01/04/07  

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Here's to it being more like "A Bat Out of Hell" than "Dude Looks Like a Lady", Good Luck Just. Donation by Oranjepeel 26/03/07  

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Best of luck Donation by Rachel Bohanna/Marketforce 08/03/07  

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all the best Donation by julia steele 08/03/07  

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Good luck Donation by Mark Pardon 08/03/07  

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Donation by alan green 07/03/07  

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Don't let the lottery balls beat you! Donation by Eric Allen 01/03/07  

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Good Luck Justin Donation by Theresa Locke/Marketforce 01/03/07  

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Good luck Donation by Mum & Steve 28/02/07  

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Go Justin Go!! Donation by claire s 23/02/07  

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Knees like Dennis the Menace - speed of Billy Whizz. Good luck with sub 4hrs! Donation by Hayden 22/02/07  

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