Ken Fox
Far from the Jogging Crowd
Fundraising for Alzheimer's Research UK
Story
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In December 2007 Terry Pratchett, one of my favourite authors, was diagnosed with a rare early-onset form of Alzheimer's. So last year I entered Jane Tomlinson's Run for All to try and raise some money for helping towards funding some research to help people like Terry from losing their thinking skills.
So this year I've done it all again! The run took place in Leeds on Sunday 21st June and it was great fun with a great atmosphere and lots of support lining the route to keep us all going. Those of you in Yorkshire may even have spotted me amongst the thousands on the Look North report on Sunday evening.
It was rather hot again and I finished in 630th position (out of 11,000) in 49:16. That's about 3 minutes quicker than last year and 300 places higher. A couple more years and I'll be winning it!
The competition was a bit stiffer this year - there were 100 West Yorkshire police officers taking part, a pop combo called Little Man Tate and actor Dean Andrews, who plays DS Ray Carling in the hit BBC series 'Ashes to Ashes'.
I finished ahead of most of the Police and thrashed Leeds Rhinos legend Barry McDermott! Professional rugby players are clearly not as fit as fifty year old transport planners! Surprisingly I seem to have finished in front of quite a few proper athletes from running clubs.
Dean Andrews finished in 01:01:00 in 2656, so quite a respectable time. BBC presenter Harry Gration finished in 01:07:16 in 4328th. Former Leeds United legend Eddie Gray finished a couple of minutes ahead of me in 00:47:23 in 408th - not bad for a 61 year old! Local glamour model Nell McAndrew finished in 00:41:54 in 116th.
Last year I was beaten by a banana, this year it was a rather athletic nun!
Many, many thanks to all who sponsored me; it is greatly appreciated by me and the Alzheimer’s Research Trust.
If you haven’t sponsored me yet but would like to then it’s not too late - just click on the Donate Now button.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Research Trust 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.
In December 2007 Terry Pratchett, one of my favourite authors, was diagnosed with a rare early-onset form of Alzheimer's. So last year I entered Jane Tomlinson's Run for All to try and raise some money for helping towards funding some research to help people like Terry from losing their thinking skills.
So this year I've done it all again! The run took place in Leeds on Sunday 21st June and it was great fun with a great atmosphere and lots of support lining the route to keep us all going. Those of you in Yorkshire may even have spotted me amongst the thousands on the Look North report on Sunday evening.
It was rather hot again and I finished in 630th position (out of 11,000) in 49:16. That's about 3 minutes quicker than last year and 300 places higher. A couple more years and I'll be winning it!
The competition was a bit stiffer this year - there were 100 West Yorkshire police officers taking part, a pop combo called Little Man Tate and actor Dean Andrews, who plays DS Ray Carling in the hit BBC series 'Ashes to Ashes'.
I finished ahead of most of the Police and thrashed Leeds Rhinos legend Barry McDermott! Professional rugby players are clearly not as fit as fifty year old transport planners! Surprisingly I seem to have finished in front of quite a few proper athletes from running clubs.
Dean Andrews finished in 01:01:00 in 2656, so quite a respectable time. BBC presenter Harry Gration finished in 01:07:16 in 4328th. Former Leeds United legend Eddie Gray finished a couple of minutes ahead of me in 00:47:23 in 408th - not bad for a 61 year old! Local glamour model Nell McAndrew finished in 00:41:54 in 116th.
Last year I was beaten by a banana, this year it was a rather athletic nun!
Many, many thanks to all who sponsored me; it is greatly appreciated by me and the Alzheimer’s Research Trust.
If you haven’t sponsored me yet but would like to then it’s not too late - just click on the Donate Now button.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Research Trust 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.