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In November 1950 a star was born (me) yes 58 for those who can't add up, but of more importance, three years later another star was born .....The SAMARITANS..
I have been lucky (some might say, others say ..you should have more sense at your age) in gaining a place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon and I have chosen to run (um!) in support of the SAMARITANS, who have been providing much needed emotional support throughout the country for 55 years. More locally, in 1969 PRESTON SAMARITANS opened its branch to offer that much needed support to the people of Preston and surrounding towns, so 2009 is the year we celebrate 40 year's of offering support .
How about some facts ( I have to think about something when I'm out running)..........
London Marathon..............................26.2 miles
My training mileage ................1000 miles + 
Annual Samaritan contacts..............over 2.8 million
Annual Preston Samaritan contacts.......... over 29000
Samaritans open..................................... 24:7
My time spent training .................over 170 hours 
Each foot will hit the floor 800 x per mile thats over 800,000 times!! and three pairs of pumps 
Blisters ....aches....pains...... lost count already 
My Marathon targets...............
# 1 .... Get to April without injuries 
# 2 ..... Finish in the day I started the race 
# 3 .... Finish in under 5 hours 
Will he do it ? Yes he will... but only with your help, I hope you can support me in my efforts (and it will be!) to raise much needed funds for the SAMARITANS.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Preston and District Samaritans 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.
So please sponsor me now!
Why not leave me your words of encouragment, or any words you might like to use, so on those long,cold, wet nights tramping the streets, I can think of the nice things you've said about me!!! 
If you feel that your family and friends may want to give me extra support, please pass this page onto them.
Thanks for all your help and support..... thats all for now folks. Now lets see.....deep heat...supports...hat... gloves...waterproofs...jelly babies...water...ipod...phone... yeah ready now .... must run!
Phil. 
