My story
G’day sport,
Well, as if once wasn’t enough, I decided to run the Flora London Marathon again to see if it hurts as much second time round!
This year I’m raising money for a very special charity that has provided invaluable support to my brother and his wife through a very difficult time. S.P.R.I.N.G. (Supporting Parents and Relatives in Neonatal Grief - www.springsupport.org.uk) are a small charity that will benefit greatly from all donations, of any size. This will enable them to continue providing support to family and friends who experience such loss.
To help increase the fundraising, Anna (my better half) is running the Edinburgh Marathon on the 31st May and has also decided to run on behalf of S.P.R.I.N.G. I’m not saying that we are competitive, but whatever time I set, Anna aims to beat it!
So, if you fancy encouraging a little rivalry between us please donate as much or as little as you can…..every little bit helps.
Thanks for your support and taking the time to read this.
See you at the finish line!!!
***** UPDATE *****
Well it’s finally over. The alarm went off at 5:15am Sunday morning, time for a quick bowl of readybrek & a banana then off to catch the coach down into town. As 9.45am approached it was fairly obvious that the weathermen had got it wrong and it was going to be a lovely sunny day…not ideal for marathon running. Anyway to cut a long story short, the start gun sounded and 4 hours 12 minutes and 27 seconds later I crossed the finish line…happy, hot and very hungry! 
A massive thank you to everyone for their support and sponsorship.
Anna, the benchmark has been set. Good luck!
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Thought we would add some some more to spur Anna on in Edinburgh.. good luck on 31st May. Donation by Graham, Maria and George 18/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Anna... you know what you gotta do! Donation by Mark & Ruth 14/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Bravo.. .good effort Donation by Zara & Iain Turner 11/05/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Well done Nigel & Good Luck Anna Donation by Richard & Sally Mullins S.P.R.I.N.G. 28/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations, you deserve a long rest and Thank you Donation by Kate Ward S.P.R.I.N.G. Chairman & Clive Ward 28/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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it's gonna hurt......................... Donation by posy, bill + maisie jenssen 26/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Marathons are easy - try a triathlon! xxx Donation by Gemma 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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good luck trying to beat the youngster ;-) Donation by cliff & inga 25/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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good luck x Donation by sarah 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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A very deserving charity. Fingers crossed for fair weather and hope you enjoy it Nige. Sory I won't be there, but I will be Edinburgh in May! xx Donation by Carolyn 25/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Good luck, let me know if it really does hurt as much the second time, Dad & Tina Donation by Dad & Tina 24/04/09 |
£20.00 | |
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Good luck - if there is good weather may spectate - otherwise enjoy and good luck!! Donation by Brian Scarth 24/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Donation by Mark Neilson 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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A very worthy cause, good luck! Donation by Angie & Dave Mills 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Run Nigel, run like the wind! A great thing to do, you nutter! x x Donation by Anna, Tim and all the Kids! 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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All the best and Good Luck x Donation by Jackie and Geoff Ford 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Anna will thrash you Nige! Donation by Simon & Debbie 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck. A great charity to run for Donation by Yvonne & Paul Higgins 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck both of you! Donation by Bro + wife 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck to you both xx Donation by Annette 19/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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I finally got round to doing it - than's for all the reminders ;0). Good luck!!!! Donation by Harshna 19/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Happy 65th birthday Bob. Thanks for your support xx Donation by Nigel & Anna 18/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Hi Nigel, we are SPRING parents so know the invaluable support they offer. Good luck for the marathon! Donation by Elaine & Dave Jacobs 17/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Best of Luck to you running in those Jesus Creepers! Hope the liquid keeps you going! :o) Donation by Stevo (SRM) 17/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck you - SOOOOO rather you than me :o) See you soon x x x Donation by Steph Archer 16/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Best of luck Nige! A great cause as well. Donation by Dom 16/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Although I agree with the use of Foster's as a training aid, the nasty sandals will do you no favours!! Good luck Donation by Jason Slope 15/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Nigel!!! A very worthy cause. Donation by Pete Field 15/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Heard about SPRING through Suzanne and wanted to make a donation to such a good cause. Best of luck for the run! Donation by Amanda D'Singh 13/03/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Good luck not that you will need it with the speed you are going. A great charity to run for. xx Donation by Maria, Graham & George 02/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £525.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £210.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £112.82 |
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