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My story

 

The Story so far...  Okay so I have a point to prove to myself!

I attempted to gain entry via ballot into the London Marathon firstly in 2003 and was rejected.  In 2004 I submitted my application again but also via ballot through my running club, Valley Striders and was rejected by both!  I became a reserve for my club in case anyone pulled out, so I continued training and entered Edinburgh Marathon as a Target to aim for should I not gain entry.  As nobody pulled out in the club I ended up doing Edinburgh Marathon which I completed in 04:07min, just missing the elusive 4hours, not bad  for a first attempt I thought. 

Finally in 2005 I was lucky enough to receive an entry to London through the normal ballot route.  Great this was my chance!  My training started in earnest but unfortunately I had to pull out due to a football injury and also due to problems with Shin Splints.  (You can defer an entry for one year only so 2006 was going to be my year for London).

April 2006, the run started well, the atmosphere was truly fantastic, the number of people cheering us on was amazing.  At approx 12 miles I noticed a gentleman running alongside me at roughly the same speed we chatted a bit as we went along.  At about 18miles he was struggling to stay at my pace and was starting to fall behind.  I was due to drink a bottle of Lucozade sport to keep my blood sugar up, however I felt as though I couldn't face another bottle.  Not to worry I thought I will take a gel shortly, I feel fine . . . fatal mistake!

Apparently I collapsed 0.8mile from the finish right in front of Big Ben next to where the Diabetes UK support Cheering crowd were stood!(going for maximum effect!) I woke up an hour and a half later in St Thomas' Hospital with Christine stood next to me!  My first words were "Did I finish?".

I managed to catch the race number of the gentleman I ran with from a Diabetes UK Race Photograph taken along the route.  He finished in 3hrs 40min!!

Well here I am again with some un-finished business.  Diabetes UK have given me a place in the Marathon providing I raise a further £749 which is the difference between what I earned through all you generous people last year(£751) and the cost of a Golden Bond Charity place this year(£1500).  very decent of them as I missed the ballot once again this year!!

Once again any contribution that you can offer would be greatly appreciated.  Please dig deep and sponsor me.  Many thanks for your support.

Yours Sincerely

Simon Redshaw


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WELL DONE FABULOUS TIME!! Donation by Andrew and Kathryn 22/04/07  

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Stay FOCUSed! Good luck! Donation by London DW Team 20/04/07  

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good luck Simon Donation by Mags 20/04/07  

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Good Luck, hope the training is going well! Donation by Matthew Abbott 17/04/07  

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Donation by Phil Abbott 16/04/07  

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keep a lump of sugar in your pocket. Good Luck Donation by Michael Abbott 16/04/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Caroline Tolan 08/04/07  

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You'll do it this year Simon, I'm sure! Donation by Vaila 29/03/07  

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See you at the finish! Donation by Ian Sanderson 26/03/07  

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Better luck this time, don't forget the Lucozade! Donation by Mum, Dad and Nanna 17/03/07  

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Good luck, Simon - and hurry back to Wednesday night footy !! Donation by Gordon Bell 15/03/07  

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Good luck, I hope all goes well, let me know xx Donation by Miranda Shaw 14/03/07  

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Donation by Steve Bates 09/03/07  

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Good luck Simon, hope you do it this time! Donation by Ben (from Arlington) 07/03/07  

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No sleeping on this job this time Simon - just do it ! Donation by Mick Tinker 02/03/07  

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Go Simon! Donation by Hawkins family 01/03/07  

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No shocks for Christine this year please! Donation by The Shields Family 01/03/07  

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Good Luck - Sure you'll do it! Donation by The Leeds McArthurs 28/02/07  

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Good luck Simon Donation by Val 28/02/07  

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Go Simon, I'm sure you'll do it this time. Donation by Melanie Clark 28/02/07  

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Good Luck Little Bro' :-) Donation by Sandra (Sis!) 27/02/07  

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All the best for the race from all of us! Donation by The Chandi Family 21/02/07  

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Good luck Simon Donation by Alan 20/02/07  

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Make sure you use the Leeds Half on May 13th for training! Donation by Peter Smith 15/02/07  

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good luck Donation by David H 14/02/07  

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Best of Luck Simon, try staying upright this time! Donation by Allison 13/02/07  

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Good luck Simon. RUN RUN RUN and don't forget the liquid Donation by Jit 10/02/07  

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Go for it mate - all the best! Donation by Adrian 09/02/07  

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Keep those legs moving nd Sugar levels up..! Donation by Tina Patel 06/02/07  

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Good luck Donation by Pascal 06/02/07  

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