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My story

 
Hello Boys and Girls, hope you are all well!

On Sunday 17th April 2005, I made history by completing the 25th London Marathon in approximately 6 hours. It has to be the toughest physical challenge of my life! The first half of the marathon didn't seem so bad as i did in approximately 2 hours 15 mins. The second half of the marathon was just torture! My left knee was swollen and bruised with my knee cap moving around which meant i had to walk the last 7 miles to the end. Trust me, it wasn't easy!! The main thing was that i got to the finish line. I have to thank all those spectators that came out to support on the day. I have never witnessed an atmosphere like it before.

Yes, I did take a trip to the hospital the next day and i was on crutches for two weeks after! (Got my prediction right!) My knee is feeling better but can't say its 100% just yet.
Would i do it again? Yes, i'd give it a few years first and i would definitely train more than i did!

Thank you to all those that have been so generous by sponsoring me either online or on the sponsorship form, i do really appreciate it and i'm sure the 4 charities do aswell. If you still haven't had a chance to sponsor me, it's still not too late:
You can sponsor me on this secure website or alternatively give me a call if you would prefer to sponsor me over the phone as I have sponsorship forms that I can fill in by hand - 07870 114 901. Email: Mukesh.Desai@uk.bosch.com or jenko15@hotmail.com For those that have sponsored offline, please can you send me a cheque ASAP as i need to get the money to the charities. This bit is from the Charity - Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: BEN- Motor And Allied Trades Benevolent Fund 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 all your support. Mukesh

Donation by Anonymous 24/05/05  

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Well Done!!! Donation by A&L 11/05/05  

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Well done Donation by RegT 03/05/05  

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Well done..... we are very proud of you Donation by Anonymous 28/04/05  

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Well done Donation by Ian Crook 25/04/05  

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Mukesh, good luck with the Marathon. Donation by Sonal 18/04/05  

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good luck with the run Donation by pritesh chuahan 17/04/05  

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Have a great day! I know it's not much but better than a slap in the face. I'll think of u tomorro Donation by Anonymous 17/04/05  

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name Donation by Anonymous 16/04/05  

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Go Mukesh Go Donation by Anonymous 16/04/05  

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Good luck Mukesh, you nutta Donation by Becky 15/04/05  

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You are very brave or perhaps you need help Donation by Pat 15/04/05  

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Run Forest Run! Donation by Gareth 15/04/05  

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Good Lucks Muks!! xxx Donation by frannith 15/04/05  

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Good luck. I know you will finish - see you next sunday at the finish line!!!! Donation by Himanshu 15/04/05  

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Good Luck hon Donation by Anonymous 15/04/05  

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Alrite Muks, Here! HAM! How's it goin Mate? good man for doin this run... I'll buy ya a pint or two! Donation by Bibs 14/04/05  

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Good Luck Mukesh. Donation by Manish Patel 14/04/05  

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Good Luck Sweetie! Donation by Rachel S. 13/04/05  

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Good Luck Mukesh, try not to get lost this time! x Donation by Penny 13/04/05  

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Good Luck !! Donation by Vips & Sukh 13/04/05  

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I've a 100 (against Trush) on you finishing so do me proud & Big shouts to the Sparkhill Massive!! Donation by Rohit 11/04/05  

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Good luck Mukesh, i'll leave the room extra smelly for you! Donation by Dan Cowen 06/04/05  

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cu there :) Donation by Hermann 01/04/05  

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Best of luck Mukky!! Donation by Steve & Sheena 31/03/05  

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Well done Mucky! See you next season, injuries permitting. Donation by Anonymous 31/03/05  

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Good luck Muks from the both of us!! Donation by Prakash & Zoe 30/03/05  

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Good Luck mate, I will have to come with a run or two with you soon to see you in action!!! Donation by Tom R 22/03/05  

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Good Work Mukesh! - I'll Quadruple My Donation If You Can Get Raks And Jazmin To Do It!! Donation by Mistry! 21/03/05  

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GOOD LUCK Donation by paulbennettBOSCH 20/03/05  

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