Thank you for visiting my Flora London Marathon 2008 fundraising page. This is my 10th marathon overall and my 7th London Marathon. I have also run 2 New York Marathons and the Black Mountains Challenge in the Brecon Beacons. I have run them all for "Build Africa" (formerly ICR) and have raised almost £40,000 for the charity since I first started.

 

I ran two marathons in under 4 hours but, with the exception of the mountain challenge, last year's was the most gruelling due to the heat and a recurring groin injury. There was a low point during that painful race when I wondered whether I could go on but then, thinking about the schools I visited in Uganda the year before and how crucial it is to support the young people there, I gritted my teeth and finshed the race. Now, notwithstanding that I turned 50 last year, that same driving force to help others so much less fortunate than my family brings me back for more! My finishing time is no longer important to me; the amount I raise for this wonderful charity from my loyal and generous sponsors most certainly is.

 

Please sponsor me now!

 

Many thanks for your support.

Richard.