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Some time ago, when I firmly believed I was going to have lost loads of weight by the summer, I was asked by a doctor friend if I would run 10K for an asthma and allergy research charity.  Knowing the terrific work she does in this field, how tough it is to get funding, and how easy 10K would be "in the future", I blithely agreed.

 

So, on 10th July, still 30-odd kilos/>4.5 stone/>65 lbs over my proper healthy weight I will be doing said run.  Because - with the exception of losing weight - when I say I'm going to do something, I do it.

 

If this is not impressive/stupid/hilarious enough for you, I won't be wearing conventional running shoes either.  I've been slowly re-learning how to run in Vibram FiveFingers "barefoot running shoes".  Check 'em out.  The only cushioning between this behemoth and the tarmac is what nature provided me with (which, as it happens, is flat feet - thanks nature, you idiot) and a thin layer of rubber.

 

And yes, I do mean "re-learning how to run".  Running barefoot/in VFFs is completely different from running with heel support.  So, despite my modest running experience over the years, this is completely different and completely new.

 

So please sponsor me and help this small, but very important charity.  I don't have a very big target to reach, but it would be good to smash it, and then some.

 

Come on.  It'll be funny.

 

 

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Have some retrospective motivational words of encouragement: Hope you had good luck! You could do it! Etc. Donation by Andy Butcher on 01/08/11

 
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Good luck mate, try and enjoy at least some of it :) Donation by Andrew Garner on 16/07/11

 
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You Can Do It!!! Donation by Jamie Collinson on 13/07/11

 
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You not cooking? HMOY. Donation by timdp on 12/07/11

 
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Good luck old chap. This is an honorable thing you are doing, and damned impressive (speaking as someone who is overweight and hates running!) Donation by Alex Bowyer on 11/07/11

 
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Good luck! (I'll think of something witty to say at a later date.) Donation by Kev Marsh on 10/07/11

 
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Go Bro! Will be thinking of you and on the South Bank in the evening if you are still here and fancy a congratulatory pint! x Sarah-Lou Donation by Sarah-Louise Young on 10/07/11

 
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get yourself a nice little meditation done in the morning and then...get a bloody move on...XX Donation by esther elliott on 09/07/11

 
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I'm counting your run as exercising by proxy ! Donation by Shawn Clifton on 09/07/11

 
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It's not the taking part but the winning that counts! Go get em Tiger Donation by Anthony Arthur on 09/07/11

 
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Run, Forrest, run! Donation by George McIntosh on 09/07/11

 
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May the force be with you. Donation by Harcourt Insurance Services on 09/07/11

 
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"when I say I'm going to do something, I do it." words to live by Steve Donation by Kris Reid on 08/07/11

 
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Small charity, great cause. Go Steve! Let the little rubber shoes to take you at the finish line fast fast. Enjoy the run! Donation by Valia Kehagia on 08/07/11

 
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Good on ya. Donation by Ross Montgomery on 08/07/11

 
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Beards are not streamlined. I'm sure you'd do a PB if you shave it off (not to mention the weight saving!) Donation by Pete Coultas on 07/07/11

 
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Splendid! Tea and cake at the finish line. :) Donation by Keith Elcombe on 07/07/11

 
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Five Fingers are fab! They will cure your flat feet! Donation by Jamie Jones on 07/07/11

 
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Sir Steve Young, faster than the speed of light (and pork chop sandwiches) Donation by Kai Kewley on 07/07/11

 
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If anyone can do it, then it is ENGLAND's NUMBER 2! Donation by Martin Hodson on 06/07/11

 
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Hope you loose some weight by doing this. I didn't know that you gained so much... Donation by Hitender Razora on 06/07/11

 
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Go Steve! Was going to say I hope the weather's not too hot for you, but you were always better than me at running in the heat. :-) Donation by May Glover Gunn on 06/07/11

 
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Run Steve Run Donation by Tom Bailey on 06/07/11

 
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Good luck! Donation by Gareth and Paula on 06/07/11

 
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Good luck, Steve. Hopefully this donation will inspire you to run super fast. Donation by Mr X on 06/07/11

 
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