Dennis: Isn't there some kind of like... special technique?
Gordon: Well... yeah... you put one leg in front of the other over and over again really really fast.
(Run Fat Boy Run)
Yes I'm doing it again.
On 26th April I will be running the London Marathon - that's 26.2 miles. Training has been going pretty well with two half marathons, longer runs and daily training sessions running to either Highgate Hill, Victoria Park in Glasgow and Portobello Beach in Edinburgh. The average marathon runner needs about 2,800 calories to cover the 26.2 miles so I've been stocking up on my carbohydrates - that's the fun bit of training.
"I have two pieces of advice for you. Look after your feet and try not to do anything stupid!" -
Lieutenant Dan (Forrest Gump)
I've got my usual training partner our dalmatian Lana to put me through my paces most mornings. She's always faster than me but then she has four legs.
"What are you waiting for? You're faster than this. Don't think you are, know you are. Come on!"
(Morpheus, The Matrix)
I’m supporting a Scottish charity Spinal Injuries Scotland, SIS. My Big wee cuz Andy had a spinal injury 14 years ago and he helps run the charity. Apart from being a fantastic drinking buddy and Scotland’s answer to Oz Clark, he’s a dead ringer for David Walliams, and master of the wit and charm offensive! He is a wonderful, inspirational human being but it’s good to know that he can still be a grumpy old fart!
One of the core aims of SIS is to encourage people into an active and fulfilling a life as possible post spinal injury. Through their outreach work, peer support work bringing in positive role models to meet with newly injured patients and their relatives, SIS shows them that people can get on with their lives after the hugely damaging experience that they’ve had.
Society is very guilty of associating disability with inability and SIS works to dispel that.
Andy and I made a wee film to promote the work of the charity. Check out the film on www.sisonline.org.uk.
Okay, I reckon it's going to take me at least 4hrs and 30 mins to run the 26.2 miles. So please give whatever you can. Every mickle maks a muckle.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Spinal Injuries Scotland 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.
Thanks to everyone who is supporting me.
"Chaser" MacIver
So please sponsor me now!
Raised so far: £521.20
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Brilliant Isabel, such determination.... a wonderful achievement. x Donation by Andrea on 11/07/09 |
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Forgot all about you run, well done, Peewee Donation by Allan Young Peewee on 27/05/09 |
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You are the bravest and most determined person I know - an inspiration (but no I am not going to run the marathon!) Donation by Peg n' Blue on 03/05/09 |
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Well done Ish Donation by Mairi MacK on 30/04/09 |
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Well done and thanks! Donation by Adrian on 30/04/09 |
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Well done Iz. x Donation by Sharon on 26/04/09 |
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Keep taking the calories....and good luck: not that you need it - I have seen your determination first hand! Donation by Michael Russell on 25/04/09 |
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Keep on Running as "The Spencer Davis Group" once sang. Donation by Lesley on 25/04/09 |
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Go! Go! Go! Donation by Brown Family on 25/04/09 |
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Best of luck - hope I can run 26 miles when I reach your age Donation by Joan Hamilton on 24/04/09 |
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"is it safe?" Good luck Marathon Woman Donation by Marc & Lisa Sobel on 23/04/09 |
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Good luck! Gur math theid leat a' charaid! Donation by Janice Ann Mackay on 21/04/09 |
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See u after Speedy...SMART, controlled pace and get what you want. Donation by Sanjeev Gupta on 19/04/09 |
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All the very best - the thought of running 26 miles............well, it is just a thought! Good luck! Donation by Meb & Doog on 06/04/09 |
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Good luck! Donation by George & Lynda Eastcroft on 18/03/09 |
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Good luck to you! You should be very proud of yourself! Donation by Pauline & Michael Cavanagh on 16/03/09 |
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All the best ! Donation by Sue on 14/03/09 |
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best of luck Donation by Byrne family on 13/03/09 |
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Run like the wind Forrest! Donation by Corpulent Crip on 12/03/09 |
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| Total Raised: | £521.20 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £132.90 |
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