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My story

 

It seemed like a good idea at the time .....to enter the London Marathon

As you know I am not blessed with a natural runner's body . In August 08 having got the nod from the Guide Dogs, I bought a pair of running shoes, watched Run Fat Boy Run and devised a training plan . In my first run with Ollie , I lasted 10 minutes and pulled a calf muscle. 

Well I have moved on from there,  the training progresses (not quite in line with my idealistic plan) and the mileage increases, as my pain threshold and motivation reduce in proportion. The only real benefit I have achieved from all this training is the discovery of a new set of muscles and all of them hurt. I have seen more ice packs this month than Scott of the Arctic.

So please dig deep safe in the knowledge that

1) You are helping to raise an amount sufficent to train a guide dog puppy to make a real difference in someone's life.

2) You are making sure that I can't  wimp out of what is rapidly becoming a massive challenge.

3) You will be able to laugh your socks off as the guy dressed as a jar of Marmite runs past me.

4) Alison has increased my life insurance.

So please support this fantastic charity and help me get to the finish line.

Thanks

Sergio

PS. If any one can source a lorry load of pain killing gel please let me know.

PPS. I will change the picture to a cute labrador puppy if I get past £5000. (see below)

PPPS. The guide dog is not for Defoe, Bent or any future Spurs striker, it was funny the first time, but now....

PPPPS. No I will not run the Marathon in any form of Arsenal kit no matter how much I am offered... unless ........

PPPPPS . To the contrary of the rumours circulating Credit Suisse,  I will not have my kit sponsored by SAGA, Stannah StairLifts, Zimmer, Slimfast or any hair transplant clinic .

PPPPPPS. A piece of advice to anyone considering a marathon, avoid a three day trip to Rome to watch Ireland play Italy at Rugby.  Copious amounts of beer is not a good training aid, and yes it is possible to sweat  pure Guinness!!

PPPPPPPS. Thanks to everyone for getting me past £5000, as promised I have changed my photo. This will be changed back to the photo of me dying in my first 10k (not a pretty sight) if I dont reach £5750 by the start of April.  So please dig deep and save the Puppy from oblivion !!

PPPPPPPPS. Having just completed the Milton Keynes Half Marathon,  i have learnt two vital things. 1) A marathon is extremely long 2) It is easy to underestimate the energy sapping potential of being over taken by Scooby Doo!!

PPPPPPPPPS. No matter what your personal trainer says, using a broom handle to massage an injured buttock does not look normal, particularly bearing in mind that one wrong move could lead to a very embarrassing conversation in casualty.

PPPPPPPPPPS. So the last long run has been completed (30K). Two weeks to go and I am really looking forward to the big day. Actually I am bricking it!!!!!

PPPPPPPPPPPS. Only a few days to go ..... to clarify 1) My number is 47045,  2) I will not be dressing up as a Labrador 3) I will be dressing up as a large bald overweight struggling guy. 4) If you are coming up to spectate and see me, please no onions on my burger. and 5) Finally for those of you who have been telling me how much I will enjoy the day and what a great experience the marathon is....... it better be or I willl be visiting you with a broom handle (see above) !!!!!

A big thank you to everyone who has supported me the amount raised is staggering and will make a real difference. Please feel free to text me encouraging/rude messages during the day!!!

Well its done, what a fantastic experience, I could have done with it being a little bit cooler. Once again thanks to everyone for their support during the build up and on the day it was awesome. I am off to put my feet up..

PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPS. To paraphrase the immortal words of Steve Redgrave - If you see me putting on a pair of running shoes ..shoot me!! (

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dil - seems like maybe you should have opted for running instead of all that time trying to play football!!! seriously mate a fantastic achievement Donation by kevin 07/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

And we thought you were joking when you first mentioned it - what a medal for the collection! Donation by Carolyn and Rob 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!! Donation by Karin 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You made it in less than 6 hours! (in fact much less). Well done! Donation by Anna 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done, looking forward to the post match comments! Donation by The Grovers 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Was going to sponsor £20 but your PPPPPPPPPS comment conjured up such a picture just had to stretch to another fiver. Well done! Donation by The Reyner Family 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done! what an achievement! Donation by yashica 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement Serge, I think I glimpsed you almost hidden by Nell McAndrew . . . Donation by Simon Reed 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Impressive - maybe you can inspire Gary ..... Donation by Shalini Rhodes 27/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by David Abrahams 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hopefully it's all over now Serg - well done! Donation by Nottys 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You did a fantastic job! Hope you don't take too long to recover. Donation by Fi, Alex and Angus 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

are you there yet? fab effort! Donation by friends from the 'north' 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

a start of a new career? Donation by macdougalls 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Sergio! New York next? Donation by Kaushik 26/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Sergio Donation by Lilian 25/04/09  

£20.00

The Cornells wish you the best of luck. Emma Wants the puppy. rounded it up to £7k :) Donation by The Cornells 25/04/09  

£16.10 + £4.54 Gift Aid

Good luck Sergio. I have huge respect for you, and you can follow VB around for 26 miles! Donation by Charles Bennett 24/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We'll be rooting for you! Donation by Shane O'Driscoll 24/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

they say exercise is an addiction... Donation by Sonia 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Sergio. Donation by Jonathan 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I know you can do it and I know you will do it. You will never forget the moment you cross that finish line. Good luck !!!! Donation by Sarah W 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Sergio Donation by Steve Mason 23/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Do it for the "left hand side" ...through him Dil!!!!! Donation by Gary 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

run Sergio....run! Donation by raquel 22/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Scott Heitlinger 22/04/09  

£25.00

Go Sergio! Donation by Judy Gau 22/04/09  

£20.00

Just remember to finish that presentation first..... Donation by Kristin Sanborn 21/04/09  

£150.00

I thought i would pay you a pound for every year of my life, that should about cover how much ive cost right? Donation by Dan 20/04/09  

£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by rob p 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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