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My story

 

Hello again

Well, I’m still alive! And I completed the run in exactly an hour. I was breathless and red-faced afterwards as promised (see picture) but also surprisingly proud of my achievement. Not sure I will be repeating the experience though!

It was a great spur to know that every kilometre I ran would be raising £55+ for MRDF – so many thanks to everyone who sponsored me. If you didn’t get round to doing it before, it’s not too late – just click the donate button or send me a cheque (payable to MRDF) or give me some cash when you next see me.

Thanks again,
Simeon.

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Hello

If you know me well, you will know I'm not very into sport. Or keeping fit. Or any kind of exercise. In fact, until a few weeks ago, the only running I'd done for 20 years was to catch trains. And I usually didn't even manage that.

You may also know that earlier this year I started working for the Methodist Relief and Development Fund, a small charity that helps people in some of the world's poorest communities to improve their lives. It's a great organisation, highly effective and efficient, and making a really tangible difference to the lives of individuals in need, regardless of their religion or race. I got to see its impact first-hand on a trip to South Asia's poorest country, Nepal, in May. It also vitally supports efforts to challenge the causes of poverty and injustice.

So I'm putting aside the bad habits of half a lifetime, and taking on the challenge of running the London 10k on 12 July. And I'm hoping you might sponsor me to run for MRDF. 

I know it's not the best time to be asking some of you for money. Credit crunch and all that. But I can promise you anything you are able to give will make a real difference to people who are most vulnerable to the impact of the economic crisis. And it'll also spur me on to do that extra bit of training, that may prove the difference between complete humiliation and just a mildly embarrassing performance (if that's actually a disincentive, please ignore the last sentence. No matter what happens I will probably still be rubbish, red-faced and out of breath for a week afterwards).

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. They’ll never sell your details on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to MRDF and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate, saving time and cutting costs for MRDF.

Thanks for your support.

Well done Simeon! Donation by Maya Haddad 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Ted 13/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Lisa Nolan 13/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!! Donation by Rachel and Steve 13/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done - I'm glad you survived the experience. So its a full Marathon next? Donation by Katherine Fox 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done matey! We are very impressed, with both the distance and the time! Hope you have had a well earnt class of wine. Donation by Cas Evans 12/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My Godfather is the best!!! Donation by Freya Myers 12/07/09  

Go for it Simeon! It'll be great!!! Donation by Anonymous 10/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best Simeon! Donation by Susie Henderson 10/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca 10/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 09/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Simeon - wow another mighty adherer to the no-exercise coalition has fallen... seriously though I am impressed :-) hope it goes really well. Donation by Liz Baddaley 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it.... Donation by Magnus, Alison, Amelia & Sophia xxxx 07/07/09  

Hope it all goes well. Phil & Jen Donation by Philip Palmer 06/07/09  

Jenny and Rowan will be so proud of you and we are too! Philip and Sue Donation by sue beuzeval 06/07/09  

I did it a few years ago. It'll be great and you'll be great! Donation by Gail 05/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just think of the relief when you get to the finish.Well done so far! Donation by Ans 05/07/09  

All good wishes for next Sunday Donation by John and Freda Cammack 03/07/09  

We look forward to welcoming you to the BBQ after your run! Donation by Sheila & Terry 03/07/09  

Vey impressed. Hope it all goes well Donation by L Mead 30/06/09  

Nice to know you can still surprise old friends! Donation by Richard, Julie & Daniel 28/06/09  

Good luck! Hope the weather is rather cooler than it has been today.... Donation by Simon Blainey 28/06/09  

Well done Simeon, good effort. Training tip - every time you bring me a cup of tea in the office it'll be good exercise! Donation by Chris Rolls 26/06/09  

Good luck Simeon!!! Love, Rachel, Graham, Daisy & Jemima Donation by Rachel Jones 26/06/09  

Donation by David Bradwell 25/06/09  

Yes, you're mad. Good luck. Have fun, if that's possible! Donation by Rosie Hopkins 25/06/09  

We'll be cheering you on! Carolyn, Matthew, Anna and Esther Donation by Carolyn Jay 25/06/09  

Have a great time! Donation by Robin Walker 24/06/09  

Very good! I'm sure it'll be a breeze what with all those practice runs you've been doing. Hope it is in some strange way enjoyable xxx Donation by Jenny 24/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - I'll double it if you win!! Donation by David Fletcher 24/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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