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My story

 

Well I did it - 3hrs 39 mins 39 secs!!!

I would just like to say a BIG thank you for everybody who sponsored me. I beat my target of £3,000 thanks to your generous donations.

Your money will enable "Get Kids Going" to help many disabled children to enjoy many different sports.

many thanks

Richard

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I have been persuaded, perhaps at a weak moment, i.e. down the pub after a few jars, to “compete”, or should I say “stagger”, in this year’s Flora London Marathon being held on 26th April 2009.

In order to make all the pain and effort worthwhile I am “running” on behalf of the UK Children’s charity called “Get Kids Going!” and you really appreciate your support.

In an attempt to get fit for the London Marathon I have been dragging my aging body through a sort of training schedule, comprising of two runs every weekend – usually one long one and one short one.  This is supplemented by two nights a week on a treadmill in the Fitness First Gym in Duesseldorf.  Not sure many "highly toned" athletes have a two country training regime!!

In addition I, along with two friends, have entered the following events:

22nd Feb  - Sussex Beacon Half Marathon              finished in 1:47:14

29th Feb  - Eastbourne Half Marathon                     finished in 1:43:52

15th Mar  - Fleet Half Marathon                                finished in 1:43:06

22nd Mar  - Maidstone 17.3 miles                             finished in 2:21:28

29th Mar  - Cranleigh 21.1 miles                                finished in 2:49:49

                               

26th Apr  - London Marathon

So you can see I am taking this all rather too seriously.

 

I have two targets – one is to complete the London Marathon hopefully within 4 hours,  the second is to raise £3,000 for Get Kids Going!

 
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Get Kids Going! 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!

which one is you in the photo? Donation by Deanbo 13/05/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

25 finish plus 15 time premium - great performance !!! Donation by Dirk Hentschel 30/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Great! Have another beer now...! Donation by Gianluca 29/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done - v. impressive time. Donation by Jackie Powell 28/04/09  

£50.00

impressive for an "old man" like you. congratulations! Donation by Axel Jager 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

well done Donation by michel bernard 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations Richard - very impressive performance. Donation by The Spences 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great inspiration for us all! Well done! Donation by Paul and Iwona Wadwa 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, Richard! An achievement to look forward to for those of us who didn't run yet... Donation by Igor Yalovenko 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done. May be tempted to emulate you next year. Hmm.... Donation by Aime Ngarukiyintwali 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

a great achievement - not sure about the photos though! Donation by Peadar 27/04/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Well done ! Donation by Stephen Jones 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done - brilliant effort ! Donation by Shrootin 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done! How are the legs? Donation by Darren Smith 27/04/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

We'll be with you in spirit. Good luck! Donation by Brian & Brenda 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have you forgotten how old you are... Donation by Ian Roman 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck... Donation by Paolo 24/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Richard .The haircut should help you get sub 4 hours!!! Donation by Simon Clarke 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go get em Donation by dom schultens 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

happy running Donation by Indeg Curtis 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the race! Donation by Thomas Kull 22/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck ! Donation by Fady 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. Runners nipple may be a problem. Donation by Rupinder Sehmi 21/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck! Donation by Chris O'Hara 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Much cheaper and easier than running it ourselves!! Donation by Jayne, David and Brad 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Angela Tiller 18/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Guess this will keep you out of trouble for one weekend... good luck! Donation by Iain Barbour 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Buy a new pair of trainers for the day itself, really comfortable apparently Donation by JulianT 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go and get the finisher-shirt...good luck! Donation by Thorsten Schetter 17/04/09  

£50.00

very impressive....goodluck! Donation by Pooja 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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