Update! (27/09/09)
Well, with less than a week to go before the big day I'm happy to say my training has gone pretty well, despite having to put up with one or two minor sprains along the way. I ran my last big run at the weekend of 11.5 miles in 115 minutes and have stuck to an average rate of 'a mile every 10 minutes' throughout the training so am quietly confident that I won't need to jump on the 'slackers bus' after 3 hours :) I'd really, really, really like to complete the course in under 2 hours but this means pulling out all the stops (quite literally) on Sunday.
More importantly than my crazy target times, thanks to everyone who has sponsored me. I've been genuinely taken aback at the amount of support that a couple of emails and facebook updates can generate :) Obviously, there's still loads of time to sponsor, you can even do it after the run if you need proof that I actually did it :)
Hi Everyone,
Okay, in an act of what could only be described as shear madness, I've signed up to the "New Balance English Half Marathon" that's taking place in October. According to the Warrington Guardian, this will be Warrington's very first Half Marathon event (although not according to two of my Dad's old medals that say 'Warrington Half Marathon' on them from the mid-80s, so I think their researchers need to do a little more umm... research :)
Having not done any real running since high school apart from maybe running for a bus or running after the infamous Milo, The run starts and ends at Victoria Park, with a nice leisurely stroll around Appleton in between. Having said that, apparently if I don't complete the course in under three hours then there's a chance that I'll face the humiliation of being picked up by a safety bus, so my pride's at stake as well as my feet!
This is obviously going to be quite a challenge, although preparations are already underway. I've invested in some new 'go-faster-stripe' trainers, as well as new, streamlined haircut. I've also managed to run a total of 2.5 miles (count'em!) without even stopping! So, I only have to to run just over five times this distance on the day and I'll be fine !
On a more serious note, I've decided to run this in aid of the "British Heart Foundation" in memory of my Dad. Not only will this allow me to (hopefully) raise some cash for a really worthwhile cause, but also give me a great incentive to beat that safety bus!
If you are feeling generous enough to sponsor me, please don't forget to check that 'Gift Aid' box if you are a UK taxpayer. This will ensure that the government will spend at least a little of our money doing the right thing!
Thanks a lot,
Pete.
Raised so far: £348.00
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Hello there fella! Just want to wish you the best of luck and have a great time! Donation by Dan & Emma Howarth on 07/10/09 |
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Well done Pete! Janice and Tom. Donation by JANICE ROWLANDS on 04/10/09 |
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Good Luck Pete, Dad would be very proud of you. (No matter what your time is) Donation by Ingrid Walklett /Mum x on 02/10/09 |
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Lots of luck for Sunday!! you can do it!x Donation by kate jackson on 02/10/09 |
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Good Luck Man! Donation by LIAM KELLY on 02/10/09 |
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Best of luck Pete! I hope the event goes without any glitches:-) Donation by Elana Oram on 02/10/09 |
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Good luck mate, just remember to put tape on your nipples... dont want them bleeding!! Donation by Mike Staniforth on 02/10/09 |
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The Best of Luck Donation by joan green on 02/10/09 |
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Well done for all your hard work in training, 13.5 miles, no problem!xx Donation by Natalie Rowlands on 30/09/09 |
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Good luck and enjoy the day, love Grace.x Donation by Grace Rowlands on 30/09/09 |
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Don't think I've ever seen you run. Enjoy the pain. Donation by Gregory Cronshaw on 26/09/09 |
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Good Luck :) Donation by Heidi Walklett on 26/09/09 |
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Good luck Pete! Donation by Emily McGregor on 23/09/09 |
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...don't want you to strain yourself on ray's behalf pete, just have the 3 quid! all the best, the other rae brindle Donation by rae brindle on 10/09/09 |
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Good luck Pete! Good on you mate Donation by Andrew Reid on 09/09/09 |
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Good Luck Donation by Viv Jenkinson on 09/09/09 |
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Good Luck Donation by Mike White on 01/09/09 |
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Good look Pete! Shave your leg hair, this will help with the wind resistance... Donation by AndyF on 24/08/09 |
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Good luck & have a good run. Donation by simon harris on 24/08/09 |
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Good luck on the day, Pete. Donation by Mike Hulme on 24/08/09 |
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Good man, Pete, good luck in training and on the day. Donation by Dave Jones on 24/08/09 |
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Run Pete Run! Good Luck for the race to be in the top 500! Donation by Nicola Barnes on 24/08/09 |
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Donation by Zoe Tierney on 24/08/09 |
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Donation by Rouba Korfali on 21/08/09 |
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Have a nice day Peter Donation by John P B on 26/07/09 |
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| * Total raised online: | £348.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £348.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £98.15 |
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