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Raised so far: £1,678.19
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My story

 

Postscript:

Thank you again for all your generosity, and the late sponsors, who have pushed us well over the target – it is greatly appreciated by Action on Addiction

Also thanks to Duncan and Krumo, who I ‘blame’ for getting me to do the run (and to those who supported me in the half marathon last year)

I finished the marathon J - special thanks to those on the course (and the encouraging texts): the support makes a huge difference. Unofficial finishers photo shown: on the left is Sarah, a family friend from Bristol who destroyed me in a training run on boxing day... she finished 408th placed woman in 3 hours 26. Respect!

I took 3 hours 49 minutes, nicely under 4 hours. I had hoped to go a bit faster, but conditions were very tough. Maybe next year…

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Worried about the credit crunch?
Savings not what they used to be?
Lost your job?
Life and family torn apart by addiction????

In happier economic times, I agreed to run the London marathon on April 26th to raise money for Action on Addiction (see left)

Now I am unemployed, I hope you might help me to help others less fortunate than you and me...

Here's what Action on Addiction does :
 - develops new treatments to help drug users
 - reduces teenage vulnerability to addiction
 - provides residential and day-treatment
...and much, much more great work

Here's what I've been doing:
 - running round and round Hyde Park, in sun, rain and snow
 - changing running shoes/socks to get blisters in new parts of my feet

Here's all you need to do:
please click the SPONSOR ME NOW button above and donate
 - Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. Action on Addiction gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. Donors who are higher-rate taxpayers can claim the difference between the higher rate (40%) and the basic rate (20%) on the grossed up donation through their tax return.  You also know I won't spend the money on Lucozade Sport and Vaseline.

Anything you can give makes a big difference, and is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks!
Phil

For sports fans, gamblers or sadists interested in the form:
 - It's 26.2 miles
 - I have no addictions (other than running!)
 - usually around 70% of accepted entrants actually finish the distance
 - I have run a marathon before, 22 years ago; I took well over 4 hours...
 - ...on April 26th I am aiming to beat 4 hours
 - No recent times are available (I missed a month of training and practice half-marathon with a virus and an injury)...
 - ...but I completed a half-marathon last year (see pic), finishing just ahead of a man dressed as a banana
 - Look at the state I was in then, and you'll realise I need your encouragement to run twice as far... please click and give!

Thank you

better late than never Donation by m cogan 29/04/09  

£30.00

Great result - and consistent pace all round... Donation by RS 27/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoyed it - and used the vas - otherwise you didn't! Donation by Mark Hudson 26/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Cracking charity (sorry..) - best of luck! xx Donation by jb 25/04/09  

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Hope you're following medical advice... Good luck! :-) Donation by Karen Roberts 23/04/09  

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Only if you still put the sign in Lampy's garden Donation by David Biddle 23/04/09  

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Dark shorts at all times please Donation by Banners 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

£1,000 if you do it twice Donation by Richard Urwin 23/04/09  

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Do you really think this is a good idea? Donation by David Lewis 21/04/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Looking at your photo, you will probably need the support of Age Concern and Action on Addiction by the time you finish. Good luck! Donation by Oliver 21/04/09  

£100.00

I cant top your brother's comments ! Donation by Carolyn Aitchison 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Run boy run! I'll have a pint waiting for you at 20 miles as an incentive Donation by Mark Ryhorski 20/04/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

nutter... x Donation by Alex 20/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

An appropriate charity - its a bit like running for yourself!! Donation by Steve Jones 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck mr fitness - we'll be watching out for you on Sunday. I hope that you're wearing a pink T-shirt! x Donation by Toral Shah 20/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best o luck Forest! May the God of moderate weather smile on you. Just think chariots of fire & you’ll shine, (just don’t let Flo Benjamin beat you) Donation by Sasha Dhoat 20/04/09  

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Best of luck Donation by Stephen Finch 20/04/09  

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mid-life crisis, eh. Donation by Nathalie & Rodrigo 20/04/09  

£49.99 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Emilia 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Phil!!!! Donation by Liza 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Didn't Jade Goody run this last year? Donation by lampy 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We'll be looking out for you... Donation by Stuart & Bridget 16/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I expect nothing less than the full 26 miles! Donation by Craig Tillotson 14/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Anabel Hoult 14/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

don't hold your breath! Donation by Jenny Pennington 13/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

be sure to have a cold martini waiting at the finsigh line for you! Donation by Peggi Trimble 13/04/09  

£50.00

Looking forward to the next photo of you crossing the finish line! Donation by David A 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

go for it! Donation by Richard Stewart 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Was the Age Concern vest a warning for the paramedics? Donation by Andy M 08/04/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

more when you do the cycling and swimming Donation by Carl Cramer 08/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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