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My story

 



Hi, and Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for the RSPB in Memory of Dave.

Well a confession, or more a challenge report......

The Great North Run sadly came and went without my attendance.  Instead I had to defer until next year. This was mainly due to an achilles injury causing real problems after the MK half which hijacked my training.  Then the training lapsed and meant I was not realistically fit enough to do the North Run the justice it deserves.  

So onwards with the promise of one more before the new year to make it that treble! I need to kick-start into gear and pick a reasonable race.  So down, but not out!

Thankyou all again for supporting this great charity.  My Dad would be so touched by the amazing support.  I will post again when the next date is named.  Watch this space and thank you all again for the wonderful support!!

Two out of Three!!!!!!!

MIlton Keynes Race completed today in 1 hour 55 minutes and 5 seconds.  Not a personal best as i'd hoped on this flat course but considering the forced lack of training because of an achilles injury, I'm pretty chuffed!!! Its actually the second best time i've ever done and took 2 minutes off a previous time on this course two years ago.

It was a  tough race, with my achilles slowing just below my comfortable running pace.  I also ran alone and its a really boring route! Aches and pains almost everywhere added to the general discomfort at the halfway point, but I was able to lift the pace considerably over the last two miles....even managing a sprint finish!!!!!! Overall, pleased with my fitness!

Now I look ahead to the final race of the challenge, and hopefully raising the final £100 needed for my financial goal of £600.

The Great North Run looms and I must now get my legs and ankle fixed for the big finish..... So please donate to my cause if you haven't... and indeed please donate again if you have!!! ; )

Thankyou for your continued support!! Now I reach for the icepack!!

NEWS DESK!!!!!!! FIRST RACE COMPLETED!!!!!!!!!

On Sunday I ran the first of the 'Treble'.  It was hot and hilly but I was thrilled to knock 10 minutes off my personal best making the best of a strong start!

My time was... 1 hour, 48 minutes and 6 seconds!!

......so a few days off to learn to walk again before I pull my trainers on again to start to train for the next. 

I wonder if I have a 1 hour 45 in me in Milton Keynes?? -  GO ON SPONSOR ME (AGAIN!!!!) AND I'LL DO MY BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Last year, to remember my Dad who was tragically killed in 2007 only 6 months after his 60th,  I decided to put some positive energy into training for an event to raise funds in his memory. 

Last year on my birthday I ran the St Albans Half marathon and raised over £300 for the charity our family chose to best represent his life. Thankyou all who contributed!

The RSPB do great work for Birds and Wildlife in Britain.  Their efforts help us all enjoy the birds in our gardens, at our lakes and rivers, woodland and coast, just as Dave did.

This year i'm upping the ante, to try to better the fundraiding effort for Pop's "feather fund" charity. 

The challenge - "The Treble"

Here goes....

On the 14th June, I again run the St Albans Half Marathon.  Thats challenge one......

Second is the Milton Keynes Half Marathon on 26th July........

thats challenge two.....

.....then a few weeks later on Sunday 20th September, the final part of the "Treble" - The Great North Run.  The third half-marathon, starting in Newcastle, and aiming at a personal best time of less than 1 hour 57 mins. Look out for me on TV!

Training has begun..... so come on, dig deep and help me on my way to a fundraising year for Dave.

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Thank you friends for your support....

Vic

Donation by Frederick Frost 20/09/09  

Well done, I have no doubt that your Pop would be really proud of you. Only one more to go! x Donation by Kate ML 07/08/09  

Well done Victor. Lovely to see the pics of Dave. I think of you all when I drive past your old house in Hemel, lots of lovely memories......love Emma Donation by Emma Lewis 12/07/09  

Well done Victor! Lovely photos of your Dad - they put tears in my eyes. Miss him. xx Donation by Auntie Pauline 03/07/09  

Well done mate! I think I would struggle with 3 half marathons!! Donation by Steven Harte 01/07/09  

Your an inspiration! Never met your Pa but if you take after him he must have been a great man! Looking forward to cheering you on at MK! Ali xx Donation by Ali White 30/06/09  

Your Dad will definitely be with you but knowing him he's got to be doing it piggy back! All our love Jill and Steve Donation by Jill and Steve Thompson 27/06/09  

Pop is proud up there and cheering you on all the way, as are we. Keep it up your doing grand. Love, hugs Peej, Hannah, Grace and Cameron xx Donation by Philippa Godding 26/06/09  

Good luck Victor. An amazing effort in memory of an amazing man. Miss him loads!! Kirsty.xxx Donation by Kirsty Nixon 25/06/09  

Hi Vic Good luck with the triple challenge Makes a change from the usual tipple challenge!! Donation by Bob Larkin 20/06/09  

Run Vic Run!! Donation by Dan Clark 12/06/09  

Go Go Go Vic!! We wish you the best of luck and will be ready with a nice hot cup of steaming tea (and poss a bicci) for you on Monday morn!! Donation by Cath Large 12/06/09  

Good Luck Victor! Im really annoyed that you are now fitter than I am! Donation by Matt & Miranda 12/06/09  

Enjoy it! Donation by Bas 12/06/09  

Donation by Bluesoda 11/06/09  

very impressive, rather your than me! Donation by Clare Wadd 15/05/09  

Good Luck! x Donation by Emma Clapham 05/05/09  

In memory of a good man. Donation by James B 01/05/09  

Be thinking of you Donation by Nanna 30/04/09  

Donation by Clive Ogden 30/04/09  

good luck mate, glad its not me doing it! Donation by Pat 22/04/09  

Good Luck Vic!! All the best x Donation by Rebecca Rau 21/04/09  

Nice one Vic! xx Donation by Sarah Jee 20/04/09  

You're an inspiration! xxx Donation by Emma Kemp 18/04/09  

Best of luck Vic! Donation by Dino 16/04/09  

Good Luck x 3 !!! Donation by Jane S 16/04/09  

Good for you, dont use the money for a massage as I think you might need it after this! xx Donation by Mandy Brennan 15/04/09  

Good luck Victor and thank you, Pop would be so proud of you Donation by Kate Godding 12/04/09  

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