I am 45 years old, having a mid life criisis and decided to run the London Marathon on 17th April.
I managed to survive the day although the first twelve miles was fairly chaotic with an assortment of chicken. Elvises, Flower Pot men and similar to avoid and make my way around - impossible to settle into a steady pace. All was going to plan until the 20th mile when I hit the famous wall with my legs going to jelly but a gift of a banana saved the day there. At 22 miles everything went horribly wrong with massive cramps (I should have made allowances for the hot weather and taken some salt on) and I more or less had to walk the last 4 miles to finish in 4 hours and one minute. The last 50 minutes were probably more of the painful in my life and I was very disappointed to not be below 4 hours.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sense - National Deafblind and Rubella Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your support.
Mark
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Raised so far: £6,029.00
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a conscience at last ! Donation by John Plummer on 24/05/05 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 28/04/05 |
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Donation by Jonathan Gray on 28/04/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by dermot flood on 22/04/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Donation by Anonymous on 21/04/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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well done old fruit ! Donation by rule financial on 20/04/05 |
£100.00 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/05 |
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Well done! Donation by Clive Watson on 19/04/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Anonymous on 15/04/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark, I hope you get fine weather. Donation by Donal Conroy on 15/04/05 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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bash, best of luck Donation by Anonymous on 15/04/05 |
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Hope it Hurts Donation by Anonymous on 15/04/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Anonymous on 14/04/05 |
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Donation by Chutney on 14/04/05 |
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Best of Luck! Donation by Anonymous on 13/04/05 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck! Donation by Igor Best-Devereux on 12/04/05 |
£25.00 |
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Good luck in the Marathon - save the mid-life crisis for later! Donation by Anonymous on 12/04/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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good luck!! Donation by brian goode on 12/04/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark Donation by Paul Hunt on 10/04/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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You have given me the inspiration... to get off the sofa and switch the TV on! Good Luck. Donation by Steve Bailey on 10/04/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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You may wish to reconsider the option of just buying that Maserati.... Donation by Tom Dawson on 10/04/05 |
£50.00 |
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Donation by Charlie Snow on 09/04/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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There's another £10 if you run sporting a shirt with the words "I HATE CHELSEA" Donation by Nick on 09/04/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck mate 3 hours 30 please! Corpse & Tosh. Chelsea Chelsea! Donation by Anonymous on 07/04/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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run fast Donation by Anonymous on 07/04/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £4,133.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,896.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £6,029.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £800.46 |
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