10K Run (experiment in trying harder)
Page creator: Philip Jacob
Event: British 10k London Run 2007
Event Date: 1st Jul 2007
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Sport. Action. Experiment.
About my charity : The Fostering Network The Fostering Network
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading charity for everyone involved in fostering. We work to improve life for the 50,000 children and young people living with foster families. We provide training, advice, information and support, and make sure the views of children and young people are heard and respected throughout the care system. Our campaigns raise public awareness and ensure action at the highest levels.
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Fundraising target:  £200.00
My donations to date:  £ 222.00
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The Fostering Network is trying to make life better for children who can no longer live with their parents. I'm trying to raise £200 to support their work.

On July 1st I took part in an action-philosophy sports experiment. It had something to do with is it worth always trying harder in the face of obvious limitations, can advancements in society overcome the natural checks that Malthus miserably predicted and what’s the point of sport.

The practical bit involved running the 10K London run on Sunday. I managed that – in an hour, but it was hard to think about anything other than breathing enough oxygen at the time. And now my legs hurt. So I’m afraid I don’t have any answers. You can’t have your sponsorship money back though, because I’ve given it all to the Fostering Network. If it’s any consolation, they won’t be spending it on silly experiments.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me – it’s all much appreciated! If you haven't, there’s still time to help me reach the target of £200. It's easy to make a donation on this page and if you're a taxpayer an extra 28% tax will be added.

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
SwithandGill 11/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 What a picture what a photograph, proof that you didn't finnish last, well done mate. 
Kirstien 09/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 well done phil! lurvely thighs 
pete best 04/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 well done squire 
Chris 03/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
Kath 30/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck!! 
Sarah 27/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Mange tout, Rodney, mange tout. 
Ann & Craig 27/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Running all that way! Admirable stuff old chum. Best of luck to you and love from us both. xxx 
Ruth 24/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
andy 20/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 don;t just stand there looking like you want to run - run boy run!! 
Jez 19/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Wow Phil, you've gone all generation Y. You'll have your own blog next. Enjoy the run. Big kisses. 
mila 19/06/2007 £2.00 n/a I hope you enjoy your self 
Mark 19/06/2007 £5.00 £1.41 That Malthus fella clearly didn't have access to a decent Chinese pharmaceuticals lab 
Coley 18/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
Sophie 18/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
Anne 18/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Great cause- happy running! 
gingerlass 12/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Go! Phil Go! 
Dave 12/06/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck mate. Great cause! 
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*Total donated online: £162.00
Amount raised offline: £60.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £45.13
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