New York 2006 & London 2007 Marathons
Page creator: Mark Pearn
Event: ING New York Marathon 2006
Event Date: 5th Nov 2006
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Celebrating Silver - European U18 - 1995
About my charity : Meningitis Research Foundation Meningitis Research Foundation
Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.
Charity Registration No England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030
Fundraising target:  £10,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 10,306.40
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I am running the New York and London Marathons for the Meningitis Research Foundation in memory of Douglas Stump, a close school friend and fellow junior international hockey player, who passed away on St George's Day in 1995 - 4 days after the photo (left) was taken - aged just 17.

As I have now finished playing hockey full-time I am able to fulfil the promise I made 11 years ago to complete this challenge and raise money for research into a disease which, even after all this time, can still kill in hours. Even people who recover may be left with permanent disabilities or a range of after effects that dramatically alter their lives.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis Research Foundation will receive your money faster, and if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Please dig deep and help me to raise this much needed money in the fight against Meningitis.

Many thanks for all your kind support.

Mark

2 Marathons – 52.4 Miles – 1 Donation!

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London 2007  (22/04/07) - 3:56.59

Well it's all done and dusted and I managed to finish the 26.2 miles in 3:56.59!  It was especially pleasing to get under 4 hours considering the temperature was around 25 degrees.  Thank you all so much for your kind donations and messages of support  and I think we will get to £10k soon.

2 weeks to go:

Well I've managed to fit in 3 x 15.5 mile runs this week so feel a little bit more confident about getting round the distance on the 22nd April.

Hopefully I will have a time to report back to everyone in a fortnight.

1 month to go: (26/3/07)

NY seems a very very long time  ago and the thought of running another 26.2 miles is not exactly an appealing one.  Unfortunately I've not had any time to focus on the  required long distance training, like I managed pre-NY, so the aim has changed completely from setting any personal records to just getting round!!

Thank you to everyone who continues to sponsor me and for supporting the second stage of this challenge.

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NY 2006 (5/11/06) - 3:48.35

Well it's one down and one to go as I managed to finish the 26.2 miles in 3:48.35!  Thank you all so much for your kind donations and messages of support which I can promise you really helped me through the training and during those last 3 miles.  Roll on London 2007............

1 month to go:

It's not much fun playing 70 min of hockey the day after a 17 mile run but I am nearly there with just a couple of long runs to go. I am organising a sweep stake on my time  at £5 a go in a bid to raise that bit extra so contact me if you would like to have a guess as every £ helps the cause.  Thank you for all your support and I will hopefully be able to report back with my NY time in November.

2 months to go:

Just to say I am now up to 15 miles and have even overtaken Sonia O'Sullivan whilst on a run in Richmond Park..........  however she was going in the opposite direction!

3 months to go:

The past month feels like a return to full-time training with; Threshold Runs, Kenyan Hills and a weekly Long Run.  I have managed to run further than ever before with 10.5, 11.4 and 13.3 miles in the past 3 weeks, but the thought of doing this twice in a row still seems a little way off.

4 months to go:

Well the World Cup is finally over and I don't have any excuses left to not go running in Richmond Park!  The real training starts now with a 16 week programme that I am placing my faith in to get me round the distance safely.

5 months to go:

After just one month since I started sending out the details of the 2 Marathons there has been £2,000 donated or pledged already which is amazing and is giving me a fantastic boost for the training so many thanks.

6 months to go:

Well the New York Marathon race entry fee has been paid and this page is now online so no turning back now! I am already feeling a little nervous and apprehensive but having watched my dad run the London Marathon twice - also in aid of Meningitis - I am looking forward to the two big days, just not the training beforehand.
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Rev. Norman Wallwork - Wotton United Church 05/05/2007 £15.00 £4.23 Please accept this donation for your amazing efforts for your friend Douglas. 
Chris & Maria Shepherd (Charfield) 05/05/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations on your achievement. 
Bob & Bev Saunderson 03/05/2007 £25.00 £7.05 We are so pleased you completed the London Marathon in an impressive time. Well done you! 
Phyl Dykes & Barry Potter (Thornbury) 02/05/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well done! So pleased you achieved your marathon challenge. 
Hillary Bond & John Mundy 01/05/2007 £54.00 £15.23  
Robert Watson 01/05/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Congrats for the marathons 
Auction 24/04/2007 £270.00 £76.15 Signed cricket bat of the England & Pakistan teams 2006. 
Marathon Sweepstake 24/04/2007 £200.00 £56.41 Many thanks to everyone who tried to guess my London time & position. 
John, Sue, Richard, Stump, Family & Friends. 23/04/2007 £200.00 £56.41 Congratulations Mark, Doug Would Have Been So Proud Of Such A Fantastic Effort, As We All Are! 
Dale McComb 23/04/2007 £100.00 n/a A Little late, but you should still be tired when you see the donation. Hope it went well? 
Rosie Gunning 22/04/2007 £20.00 n/a dear mark. i hope you run fast! lots of love from rosie.x 
George Harris and Jenna Frizell 21/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
A.P. Golf Enterprises 21/04/2007 £250.00 £70.51 Hope you are on par tomorrow. 
Mum & Dad xxx 21/04/2007 £262.00 £73.90 We'll have "fun" doing the marathon the hard way --- hope to see you at 6, 17, 24 and the finish!  
Davey H 21/04/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck tomorrow mate. Would have joined you but couldn't get a place!! Love, Big H 
Andrew George (Thornbury) 20/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! 
Stewie Keir 20/04/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck. A noble cause, indeed. 
Carruthers,Gault,King,Marrow.Ogbourne,Sutton - WUE 19/04/2007 £52.00 £14.67 We do not envy you! We send our very best wishes for a successful run. 
Evans,Griffin,Higgins,Payne,Powell - Charfield 19/04/2007 £37.00 £10.44 Best of luck on Sunday! 
Brian Eldridge (Car Mechanic : W-U-E) 18/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck for your forthcoming London Marathon. 
Trevor (glos) 18/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck mate 
Mark Pascoe (Wotton-Under-Edge) 18/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 A very worthy charity. I hope you reach your target. 
Lloyd Spacey 17/04/2007 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck Mark. I am impressed with your commitment and I am sure you will do well. 
Gemma (EG) 16/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 You'l soon realise that all of your training was so worthwhile! Have an awesome day!  
Thornbury Computer/I.T. Clubs 16/04/2007 £95.00 £26.79 We are oleased to support your campaign, hope all goes according to plan. 
Leila & Ian 15/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Mark for the second stage! A very worthy cause.  
L.Barron, C.Hough, A.Kennedy, H.Jamson, J.Pilgrim 14/04/2007 £27.00 £7.62 Hope you make it to the finish line. You have the determination to achieve your goal. 
S. Barlow & M. Gotheridge (England Hockey) 14/04/2007 £15.00 £4.23 A worthy cause. Good luck to you. 
H. Jawanda, C. & D. Mayer, M. Taylor - Cannock H.C 13/04/2007 £18.00 £5.08 All the best Pearny. 
S. Jones & K. Johnson (Cannock) 13/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Hope you do well. 
J. & K. West (Cannock) 13/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Mark. 
Chris Gregory 11/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Keep on running 
David Wright (Reading Evening Post) 11/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Look forward to hearing about your experiences afterwards. All the very best.  
Ash,Daffey,Hunt,Wade,Walling,Miller - Reading H.C. 11/04/2007 £50.00 £14.10 We are sure you will have a time to tell us at the end, good luck! 
Hillary & Alan 10/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 All the best. 
Simon Briscoe 09/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 You are still a better man than I am! All the best for the second leg of your challenge. 
Forsyth,Hayward,H.Ogden,Poole,Sumpter,Thomson-EGHC 09/04/2007 £27.00 £7.62 Our best wishes for your London Marathon. 
Anonymous 09/04/2007 £5.00 £1.41 I have the greatest respect for what you are doing. I wish you well. 
J. Marfleet & D. de Prez (East Grinstead H. C. ) 05/04/2007 £25.00 £7.05 All the best "Coach". 
J. O'Brien, O. Hill, A. de Prez (EG Supporters) 05/04/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Our best wishes for your run. 
A.& S.Collinge, B.Mayle, D.Payne (EG Supporters) 05/04/2007 £60.00 £16.92 Good Luck! 
A.P. Golf Enterprises 04/04/2007 £250.00 £70.51 The 19th hole is nearly in sight! 
Oakleaze Holdings Limited 04/04/2007 £100.00 n/a Wishing you much success with your running and fund-raising 
ashley 03/04/2007 £30.00 n/a  
Mani Kochar 03/04/2007 £50.00 £14.10 An impressive commitment in memory of a fine, young man. Backing you up all the way Pearny.  
benproudlove 02/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 well done fella 
Emma Self 30/03/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Well done for NY and good luck for London!! 
Pauline Roberts & Malcolm Sergeant (Devon) 29/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46 We are very pleased to support your challenge.  
James Pullin 27/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck to you Pearny.  
Carolyn 27/03/2007 £5.00 £1.41  
Wotton United Church Coffee Morning 27/03/2007 £258.00 £72.77 We all wish you well & our thoughts will be with you on the day.  
Sally Sonnex 26/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 happy running! 
James Cruickshank 26/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Mark. All the best 
Stuart Emms 26/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck Pearny. Stu & Elaine Emms 
Loughborough Students 26/03/2007 £63.00 £17.77 Go Pearny! 
Anne & Brian Thomas (Derby) 14/03/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Hope you do well - we will be watching the race (on the TV!) and will look out for you. 
Pat Cliff (Thornbury) & Mary & Bruce Ellis (Glos.) 05/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46 We are sure scoring goals is easier than running the marathon - well done you! All the very best. 
Northcott (Devon) & Bainbridge (SHGC) 05/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 We play golf with your Dad at a slower pace than your pace in the marathon! Good luck!  
Harris,Joyner,Marshall,Spindler,Williams.Charfield 05/03/2007 £28.00 £7.90 We've enjoyed walking many miles with your Mum - hope you enjoy your run. 
Barnfield, Ling & Robinson - WUE Church 05/03/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Think of the finish line, nearly there! 
Lisa Burgess, Dina Riddiough, Jo Whittaker 05/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46 We will be thinking of you & hope you achieve your goal. 
Coffee Morning 05/03/2007 £537.00 £151.46 All the "coffee drinkers" wish you well for your second marathon. 
John Passmore 22/01/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Marathon Sweepstake 23/12/2006 £165.00 £46.54 Thank you to everyone who had a guess at my NY time  
John & Lindy 23/12/2006 £250.00 £70.51 Congratulations on NY and looking forward to supporting you in London 
David Bickers 23/12/2006 £100.00 £28.21 Well done on New York and all the best for London 2007 
Jane and David Kendall 16/12/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Mark - a moving tribute to Doug 
Kenny 12/12/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Good on you Pearny, speaks for itself 
Roger & Eldwyth 08/12/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Keep on running. All the very best from us both. 
Richard & Jane White 07/12/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Doug's cousin Jane & husband 
The Hoads, Liddle & Knifton (Derby) 06/12/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Sending our good wishes for your next challenge. 
Chris,Beck,Alex & Lucy Shaw 02/12/2006 £10.00 n/a Well Done, a really worthwhile cause. 
Gill and Barrie 01/12/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Well done in New York---Good Luck in London in 2007 
Pam and Ron 29/11/2006 £15.00 £4.23 Did you actually enjoy it? 
Di & David Bradley 26/11/2006 £100.00 £28.21 Our very best wishes to you for both occasions. 
Roger & Linda Stares 20/11/2006 £20.00 n/a  
Owen 18/11/2006 £40.00 £11.28 Good luck Mark, we'll be with you all the way. 
Mags McGrath 17/11/2006 £50.00 n/a Well done and good luck with the next one. 
Clase espanola de tu madre 16/11/2006 £45.00 £12.69 Coriste bien en el maraton de Nueva York y bueno suerte para Londres! 
Richard & Pat- United Church 14/11/2006 £15.00 £4.23  
geoffrey ian ellis 14/11/2006 £50.00 £14.10  
Tim & Katherine 14/11/2006 £30.00 £8.46 You're doing a fantastic thing and all the best for London 2007 
Gill & Andrew 14/11/2006 £15.00 £4.23 Congratulations on completing the 26.2 miles! 
Bill & Betty Cain (Charfield) 13/11/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations! One down & one to go! 
Robin, Caroline and Nick Lainchbury 12/11/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Great effort for a great cause 
Stan, Kevin, Tony & Pete 10/11/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Did you see any eagles or birdies in NY? Best wishes from Stinchcombe Golf Club. 
Fen & Di Marshall 09/11/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Well run in New York. You should be pleased with your performance. 
Gault, Gowers, Reeks, Saxton & Wakefield (Wotton) 09/11/2006 £42.00 £11.85 Pleased you have fulfilled a promise made so many years ago. 
The Newns's 05/11/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck for a Good Cause 
Bev & Bob Saunderson 04/11/2006 £25.00 £7.05 We are pleased to sponsor your endeavoiur in New York - all the very best. 
Byrne, Down M, Down P, Martin, Passmore & Worden 04/11/2006 £85.00 £23.97 Your relatives & friends in Devon/Jamaica are supporting you all the way. 
Fritha 03/11/2006 £26.00 n/a Good luck Mark!  
Ann Needle 03/11/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck Mark, and well done for keeping the promise 
Sarah Teare 02/11/2006 £10.00 n/a Good luck Mark! 
Aunty Sybil & Uncle Peter 29/10/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Thinking of you 
Davies,Jones,Rees-Simkins,Robinson,Wright(Wotton) 29/10/2006 £40.00 £11.28 Our thoughts will be with you next Sunday --- all the very best. 
John & Beryl Train 28/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82 If Philip can do a marathon, you can! 
Mike & Margaret Groom (Wotton Church) 28/10/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Our best wishes to you. 
Wally Dawkins (Wotton Church) 28/10/2006 £25.00 £7.05 What a way to go sightseeing! 
John Dorsett 28/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck mate. 
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