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My story

 

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.

We will be thinking of you & hope you achieve your goal. Donation by Lisa Burgess, Dina Riddiough, Jo Whittaker 05/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the "coffee drinkers" wish you well for your second marathon. Donation by Coffee Morning 05/03/07  

£537.00 + £151.46 Gift Aid

Donation by John Passmore 22/01/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you to everyone who had a guess at my NY time Donation by Marathon Sweepstake 23/12/06  

£165.00 + £46.54 Gift Aid

Congratulations on NY and looking forward to supporting you in London Donation by John & Lindy 23/12/06  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Well done on New York and all the best for London 2007 Donation by David Bickers 23/12/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark - a moving tribute to Doug Donation by Jane and David Kendall 16/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good on you Pearny, speaks for itself Donation by Kenny 12/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Keep on running. All the very best from us both. Donation by Roger & Eldwyth 08/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Doug's cousin Jane & husband Donation by Richard & Jane White 07/12/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Sending our good wishes for your next challenge. Donation by The Hoads, Liddle & Knifton (Derby) 06/12/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well Done, a really worthwhile cause. Donation by Chris,Beck,Alex & Lucy Shaw 02/12/06  

£10.00

Well done in New York---Good Luck in London in 2007 Donation by Gill and Barrie 01/12/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Did you actually enjoy it? Donation by Pam and Ron 29/11/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Our very best wishes to you for both occasions. Donation by Di & David Bradley 26/11/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Roger & Linda Stares 20/11/06  

£20.00

Good luck Mark, we'll be with you all the way. Donation by Owen 18/11/06  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck with the next one. Donation by Mags McGrath 17/11/06  

£50.00

Coriste bien en el maraton de Nueva York y bueno suerte para Londres! Donation by Clase espanola de tu madre 16/11/06  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard & Pat- United Church 14/11/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by geoffrey ian ellis 14/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You're doing a fantastic thing and all the best for London 2007 Donation by Tim & Katherine 14/11/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations on completing the 26.2 miles! Donation by Gill & Andrew 14/11/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Congratulations! One down & one to go! Donation by Bill & Betty Cain (Charfield) 13/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great effort for a great cause Donation by Robin, Caroline and Nick Lainchbury 12/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Did you see any eagles or birdies in NY? Best wishes from Stinchcombe Golf Club. Donation by Stan, Kevin, Tony & Pete 10/11/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well run in New York. You should be pleased with your performance. Donation by Fen & Di Marshall 09/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Pleased you have fulfilled a promise made so many years ago. Donation by Gault, Gowers, Reeks, Saxton & Wakefield (Wotton) 09/11/06  

£42.00 + £11.85 Gift Aid

Good Luck for a Good Cause Donation by The Newns's 05/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We are pleased to sponsor your endeavoiur in New York - all the very best. Donation by Bev & Bob Saunderson 04/11/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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