Martine Monksfield is fundraising for The National Deaf Children's Society

Ollie's "Am I really doing a marathon?" page

Virgin London Marathon 2012

on 22/04/2012

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other mad NDCS runner

Ollie in action for GB against S. Africa

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Raising money for The National Deaf Children's Society

Charity Registration No. 1016532

NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth to independence. NDCS believes that the family is the most important influence on a deaf child's development. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.

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Martine Monksfield

Raised: 108%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,169.80

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Christ. I didn't think the NDCS would remember I said last year I would do the marathon for them. It's really going to happen, can I do it? I'm a footballer, yes, I can run, but a marathon? It's for the likes of skinny blokes who can run for miles in the searing heat (think Ethopian runners), not a big burly bloke like me who likes to raid the fridge when I can and run a few miles in a football match every week......

How the hell am I going to train? For starters, I have joined a running club. They'll be pleased as punch to see a bloke like me turn up in my running gear. I'm a PE teacher too, surely I should know all about being prepared for a marathon... no sniggering at the back please.

And on top of all that I need to raise 2k. Honestly, I just want to give up right now!

But I am going to do it. If Ben Palmer can do it, surely, I can. Come on! The bloke went on a bender the week before the marathon, if he can survive that, surely I will be able to get myself over the finishing line too, and maybe beat some Ethopian runners? OK, wishful thinking.

I'm hoping to organise some fundraising event up to the marathon, but in the meantime if you have a few pennies to spare I'd love it if you could donate.

The wife is going to come up with some suggestions on what to wear if I raise a certain amount. I'm beginning to regret this completely.

Ollie

	Congrats fella, can't have been easy dragging that arse all that way. Might join you for it next year pal Donation by Sam Churchley on 04/05/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Congrats, you old tart! Hope you enjoyed the day and the well deserved pint afterwards! Donation by Jonathan Evans on 30/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Donation by veronica ripo on 22/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate Donation by Andrew & Katharine on 21/04/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Good Luck hope you achieve your target! (We hope you used SMART)! Enjoy your day! x Donation by Jack Waller and family on 20/04/12	£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Joe, Laoiseach & family..!! Donation by Joe Cassidy on 19/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	This €50 equals to almost the exact number of kilometres you wil have to cross the finish line! :-) Best of luck mate and try to get a sub 3.30! x Donation by Thomas Bastock on 19/04/12	£42.20
	Donation by Hilary Smith on 19/04/12	£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
	We are sure you'll ace it - see you Sunday! xx Donation by Indie and Greg on 18/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Ollie!! xx Donation by Vicky Fear on 08/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ollie, you'll do it no probs :) xx Donation by Elizabeth Culver on 31/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	See you at the finishing line you fitness maniac. Donation by Amanprit Johal on 29/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK. If your Dad did join you most of WSFG would sponsor him! Michelle Vanlint Donation by Michelle Vanlint on 20/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Donation by Marion Dowling on 20/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck! :) Donation by Anon - WSFG on 20/03/12
	Sorry it's a bit late Olly, I lost the email. I thought about doing the marathon a few years ago and that was bad enough. Enjoy the run. Donation by Lodgey on 29/02/12	£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
	We know wot your going thru. Last yr after12th mile,we were so hung over,got very tired & bored so changed channels & watch the BBC2 Western instead Donation by Alick & Karen Morrison on 04/02/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Ollie, from all at Hale End AFC good luck! Don't get lost! Donation by John Brooks on 31/01/12	£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
	Donation by alan rowley on 25/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ollie. Next time get your Dad to join in as well! Donation by Martin Streader on 22/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Best wishes an good luck Donation by Jim Reeve on 19/01/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Go for it Olley great cause Donation by Peter Holman on 15/01/12	£250.00 + £62.50 Gift Aid
	Hey Ollie - you go matey - it will be a doddle for you - I hope that you and Martine are both well my sweet Love hugs and kisses XXXXX Donation by Patsy Barr on 15/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes well Ollie, just think of it as a couple of games of football (all on the same day) - but without the ball!! Good Luck Donation by Lyn Briggs on 15/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ollie. I expect dad will have a fag ready at the halfway point for you !!! Donation by Christopher Jelley on 14/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid