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 SAD NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL

I've gone down with a rather viscious gastric /vomiting/flu-like bug -my Gp assumes a Norovirus-which started on weds eve & still feel grim this evening  Friday 15th so I've had to accept that I can't make the race.

Withdrawal does at least enable  BackCare get an extra place in next years's marathon so starting without a realistic chance would have been  rather unfair to them. You can of course still make a donation to BackCare if you wish.

Disappointed obviously but that's life..

Thanks for clicking on my page

I'm running for BackCare a charity that helps people with back pain with advice & information & helps support vital research in the area.I've seen their work at first hand & have been very impressed.Most of us will get back pain at some time which is why it is such a worthy cause. 

I  was born with a twist or scoliosis in my upper back & wore plaster corsets & strong leather & metal contraptions till I was fourteen to straighten it out a bit. As a result I've been prone to 'a bit of a back' all my life & during the worst episode about 10yrs ago I had 6 months when the pain prevented me driving a car.This necessitated  walking to work then as things improved  running a bit & next thing I'm attempting a marathon for BackCare - ironically because of back pain.

With my seventh decade disarmingly close it undoubtedly is a bit  crazy but doing  a marathon has been on my (before I kick the) 'Bucket List' for ages & it would be particularly good to attempt something challenging after last years dalliances with neurosurgery.

As a 'coalface GP' I know how much worry & distress back pain causes  so I am very pleased to be able to try to raise some funds for such a worthy cause.

I  hope you will feel able to support  me in this Quixotic adventure  & if you do you have carte blance to make any comment you like! If you're not keen on doing an on-line donation please just send me an email  paul.coffey@nhs.net with the amount you want to pledge & I'll catch up with you later.


Thanks for reading this & particular thanks if you do decide to sponsor me.


Paul


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Go, Doc, Go!! Enjoy it - you will! Love, The Coach xx Donation by Lucia Gibson on 08/04/11

 
£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
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the first 26 miles are the worst. After that its easy. Strongly recommend "supplements". And dont peak too soon with the training. Donation by Rhys Evans on 08/04/11

 
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One pound for every year of your life old man. Not a bad effort considering what you looked like a year ago. I echo Anthony's comments below.Good luck Donation by Patrick Coffey on 08/04/11

 
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The first marathon is the best - just enjoy it! Cold shower afterwards, no hot baths! Peter Clifton Donation by PETER CLIFTON on 03/01/11

 
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Enjoy!! Donation by Phil McLean on 25/04/09

 
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Good luck! Donation by Matt on 22/04/09

 
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Good Luck! Donation by Nicholas Beaumont on 21/04/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it! Donation by Helen & Simon Green on 19/04/09

 
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Hope the hamstring is better in time! Donation by máire and francis kiddle on 18/04/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

inspirational ! Donation by cathy mclean on 17/04/09

 
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When you hit the wall after two miles just remember that at least you run better than you play golf. Good luck Paul - you're a brave man Donation by Anthony Harnden on 16/04/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul, you can do it!!!!!!!!! Donation by Carol Johnson on 16/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Such stupidity in one so old can only be attributed to a senior (partner) moment! Donation by Jonathan Ferrier on 16/04/09

 
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Start off slow and slow down, take on water early and don't drink any energy aids you haven't tried before. Remember the marathon starts at 20 miles Donation by Jonathan Strode on 16/04/09

 
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Don't force it, or get too hamstrung about it. Beneath the crinkles and crumples lies a smooth machine. Good luck! Donation by Trevor Lucey on 14/04/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you raise more than you have to spend on physio, good luck with it! Donation by Jess and Nick on 14/04/09

 
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What an inspiration! Go for it oldtimer Donation by Helen Evans on 03/04/09

 
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Beneath that smooth skin lies a finely tuned machine - go for it Donation by Neil Rust on 02/04/09

 
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