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My story

 

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Well Sunday  31st May 2009 will live long in the memory, not because it is the last day  when those from Edinburgh state "Ne'er cast a cloot until May is oot", which incidently is a lot of nonsense.......................as running in the stifling heat of 25 degrees this saying could  not have been more inappropriate. In fact I would have loved to have a cast a cloot as far as I could through one on that particular day. 

Having spent almost 30 years living in Edinburgh, for the majority of that time I got used to miserable weather, for pretty much 11 months of the year. In the last 3 years I have gone up there to do 2 marathons, and quite unbelievably, on both occasions the temperature reached over 27 in 2006 and 25 degrees on Sunday, with the sun beating down for the whole duration of the race . Not ideal conditions for someone who, as result of being injured, had managed just 3 runs in the last 10 weeks. I am not sure that playing football on the beach at Gullane, East Lothian, with Cameron and Jake for an hour and half on the Friday before the race was ideal preparation either.

However, here was me thinking, well, Rob you did loads of training before the injury and, provided you go round at a steady pace, nice and easy it should be fairly straightforward. I had long put to bed the idea that I could get round in sub 3 hours, so with no time target in mind, I was just looking to get round and enjoy the day. What an idiot! What a naive fool!

The Edinburgh Marathon will be etched in my memory as one of the hardest things I have ever done. From 12 miles my legs were in agony. Akin to the feeling you have the day after you have embarked on doing a form of exercise that you have not done in a long while, you know, the feeling that you can hardly manage to walk down a set of stairs. Thankfully, 14.2 miles later (still not sure how it happened as I was in a trance for the last hour of the race), I crossed the line in 3 hours 39 minutes. To picture the scene I crossed the line in Roger Bannister style, but to carry on in character, this was proceeded with me collapsing into the arms of 4 first aiders....................what a mess I was in.

I bore you with all of this because had it not been for your contribution, I would have packed up long before the finishing line. There is no way I would have put myself through it, without knowing that cancer suffers of the future will hopefully stand a better chance of surviving as a result of the money raised, so thank you once again.

As a reminder for me not to lose sight of what is really important, which is of course raising money for Bowel Cancer. Having been to visit their HQ recently for a presentation is was refreshing to establish that 80p of every £1 you donate actually goes to cancer research.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK 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.

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Better late than never!! Enjoy your time in Brazil, be safe. xxxx Donation by Jac 22/09/09  

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Rob - good work on the sponsorship. Donation by John Needham 12/08/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 08/08/09  

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Great achievement for a great cause - oh and the fact that you suffered is a bonus! Donation by Ian Singer 09/07/09  

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Well done - a case of mind over muscle(or should it be tendon)! Donation by lesley phelan 25/06/09  

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Phil Jono - Best goalie I have played with!! Donation by Marching on Together 19/06/09  

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Got a nice pair of socks for my Xmas!!!! Donation by Baillie Hutchison 14/06/09  

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Can't you find anything better to do at weekends? Donation by Neil Coulson 10/06/09  

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The world needs more nutters like you Donation by Tolsons 08/06/09  

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The best Son-In-Law in the world. Well done for all that you are doing. Jim would be so proud of you (step Grandad) love you millions and millions Donation by Nanny Shell & Nanny Eileen 07/06/09  

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Not bad for an old'n. Donation by Bob Jones 05/06/09  

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Well done Rob! Donation by Emma Steer 03/06/09  

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good work me old son Donation by Paul Gill 03/06/09  

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Well done Rob - what a fighter! Donation by Clare Giltrow 02/06/09  

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Braveheart returns. Best Wishes - remember the sun cream. Donation by Doc 30/05/09  

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Looking forward to being impressed by your time. Donation by Ian Andrews 30/05/09  

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If Everton win tomorrow - I'll double it ! Donation by The Fudge Doughnut 29/05/09  

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Best wishes for Sunday Rob Donation by Dave Thompson 29/05/09  

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Go for it Rob - best of luck! Donation by Jonathon Collins 27/05/09  

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Rob all the best, a very worthwhile cause Donation by The Clan McGarry 26/05/09  

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Good luck Mac! I look forward to joining you at the Guinness party when the serious bits are all over! Donation by Charlton 'til I die! 21/05/09  

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Good luck. Beats milking the cows! Donation by Nancy & Tommy 14/05/09  

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You know who you are!! Donation by Bromley's Finest 14/05/09  

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Wishing you all the best for Edinburgh. All the training and hard work that you have done will be worth it when you cross that finish line! Good luck! Donation by Jon, Amy, Holly & Edward Rowlinson 10/05/09  

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Really hope all goes well for Edinburgh xxx Donation by Stacey aggrey 07/05/09  

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Good Luck , hope to see you in Edinburgh Donation by Lorraine & Paul Haughey 27/04/09  

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Recover in time for Edinburgh! Donation by Marion B. 27/04/09  

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all the best for edinburgh! Donation by cindy&matt 25/04/09  

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The very best of luck, you crazy fella! Donation by Jools, Vicky, Harry & Milly 25/04/09  

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Good Luck! Donation by Ronan 24/04/09  

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