Phil Sturgeon
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UPDATED DAILY WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - PHIL STARTED HIS SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH MARATHON ON MONDAY 27TH APRIL.
Day 20
Better day today, Branscombe - Ferrybridge, less pain, though the calf fissure is not good, hopefully some benefit from a sports massage tonight before Portland and then onto Lulworth Cove tomorrow.
Day 18
Day 16
Day 14,
"410 miles done leaving 220 to go!!!
Day 13
Day 12
"I'm scuppered by a lack of ferry for an hour, as they say " the tide waits for no one" , fresh morning but at least it's dry I've had to walk around gillan creek this morn as the tide was high and I'm hoping to use the services of 3 ferries today and arrive at Portloe this evening, come on ferry where are you, love love love to all and big big thanks to hannah for being "super" daughter and helping this week love you, xxxxxxcccccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Day 11
"and I've reached half way as the photo shows, I feel as though I'm on my way out of my running low point, dodgy tummy, dodgy knee,toe blisters, toe nails made of cheese and a flesh eating yucky bug boring into my heel!!!! Started wet today but turned good this afternoon after my lunch with hannah, stayed at lands end yha on Tuesday and the fantastic lizard yha last night( Thursday ) , 31 miles today, in the 5 pilchards inn awaiting my ribeye., called at mr mcnishs freehold , boy is he living the dream!!! Ali and glen are joining us tonight, feels good to have made half way, xxxxxxxxxxxxlove to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Whilst in the care of the Neurosciences Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (Sheffield), Hollie received the most phenomenal care. It is because of this that we have decided to raise money for Neurocare, the charity which supports the department by raising funds to buy the most advanced high-tech equipment which would not otherwise be provided by the NHS
And because of this care and the huge impact Hollie had on so many peoples' lives we've set a huge target, we want to help Neurocare raise £110,195.00 which is their target for the year. So, in memory of our beautiful girl Hollie, Phil is planning to run the 631 miles/1015.496 kilometers of the South West Coastal Footpath which starts in Minehead in Somerset and ends in Poole Harbour, Dorset. The total height climbed will be 35,031 metres (114,931ft) almost four times the height of Mount Everest. We think it will be a most fitting feat as Hollie walked the majority of this with Phil in 2005.
We ask for your support, for the amazing work of the Neurology Department at The Royal Hallamshire support, by sponsoring Phil to undertake this challenge. Phil plans to start his run on April 26th and is aiming to be back in Nottingham on Friday 14th May, giving him 21 days to complete the challenge, that's going to mean an average of 30 miles a day, with tent, food and essentials on his back. Please do keep coming back to the site, not only to see the latest total, but also to read updates, progress and photographs, before and during the days and weeks of the run as well as afterwards.
Now Let’s get our heads together www.neurocare.org.uk
Royal Hallamshire Hospital helps patients who have suffered head injury, strokes or have cancers of the nervous system. They also help those with brain tumours, diseases of the nervous system, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Epilepsy and much much more. As a result of Neurocare’s contributions over many years, the hospital now has some of the best most advanced equipment in the UK but they still have lots of work to do. Lately they have invested in facilities for patients and carers, including improvements to waiting areas. Their ultimate ambition is to make it a ‘Gold Standard’ department – not just in terms of equipment but also facilities and support for patients, their families and carers.
Please pledge your donations below, every contribution will be used to continue the skilled and compassionate work by the staff for all patients in the Neurosciences Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Please dig deep and donate now.
Thank you all for your generous support.
Phil and Family x
WE HAVE ADDED IN £5,000 WHICH, WHILST NOT DIRECT SPONSORSHIP, IS THE TOTAL RAISED TO DATE THROUGH THE SALE OF HOLLIE WRIST BANDS AND OTHER COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO RECOGNISE THE FANTASTIC EFFORTS BEING MADE BY SO MANY PEOPLE. THANK YOU TO ALL
UPDATED DAILY WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - PHIL STARTED HIS SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH MARATHON ON MONDAY 27TH APRIL.
Day 20
"End of day 20, Ive had a long day 33ish miles,I'm camped on the cliff top near Kimmeridge, just had tea and now tucked up with hot water bottle, think I have less than 20 miles so aiming for an early start and to be finished by 12. Good night and god bless to all. The world is a beautiful place with lots of beautiful,... kind and loving people in it, that's the truth! Peace and grace... Xxxxxx"
Day 19Better day today, Branscombe - Ferrybridge, less pain, though the calf fissure is not good, hopefully some benefit from a sports massage tonight before Portland and then onto Lulworth Cove tomorrow.
Day 18
"Not had a great day today, this running thing is taking it's toll....... Poorly knees,pulled quad and now a bloomin fissure in my calf!!!, 19 miles and an early finish, resting, eating and sleeping, as they say " tomorrow is another day", remember that what happens in this life will echo for eternity. love to all those who deserve it and extra love to those who don't. Peace out rabbit. Xxxxxxxxxxxx"
Day 17
"Yet another dry day ! Just had breakfast at alf rescos in Dartmouth with Nic and Steph, hoping to get to Exmouth tonight to see Roger, had my feet sorted by Steph and raring to go! Xxxxx cinnamon toast granola and coffee mmm xxxx"
"33 miles today in fabulous sunshine, met Mum, Steph and Nich for a spot of lunch in Torquay, I'm staying with roger in Exmouth tonight, I've pulled one of my quads rather badly and am exhausted, got to keep on keepin' on, xxxxxxxxxxx"Day 16
"475 miles done!!!! I'm having my feet sorted by Stephanie,I saw a thatch cottage on fire today, met up with my mum, auntie and cousin at Beesands. Stayed with a friend at Noss Mayo last night and went to a local gastro pub, had fun and games with the ferries and river fordings over the last few days ......... xxxxx"
Day 14,
"410 miles done leaving 220 to go!!!
Caught
the Fowey ferry this morn and met up with Ali and Glen for coffee and
cake at Looe (thanks Glen ) and then ended the Day on the Plymouth ferry
by crossing back into Devon, I have 2 ferries and a river to ford
tomorrow so i'm governed by tides again, peace and grace x"
Day 13
"Had a great couple of days with Ali, Glen, Kate and their crew, great running weather, we watched peregrines feeding their young, drinks in the royal yacht club and a very Nice meal, I'm aiming for Plymouth today, enjoy your Sunday lay In , xxxxx peace and grace to all x"
Day 12
"I'm scuppered by a lack of ferry for an hour, as they say " the tide waits for no one" , fresh morning but at least it's dry I've had to walk around gillan creek this morn as the tide was high and I'm hoping to use the services of 3 ferries today and arrive at Portloe this evening, come on ferry where are you, love love love to all and big big thanks to hannah for being "super" daughter and helping this week love you, xxxxxxcccccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Day 11
"and I've reached half way as the photo shows, I feel as though I'm on my way out of my running low point, dodgy tummy, dodgy knee,toe blisters, toe nails made of cheese and a flesh eating yucky bug boring into my heel!!!! Started wet today but turned good this afternoon after my lunch with hannah, stayed at lands end yha on Tuesday and the fantastic lizard yha last night( Thursday ) , 31 miles today, in the 5 pilchards inn awaiting my ribeye., called at mr mcnishs freehold , boy is he living the dream!!! Ali and glen are joining us tonight, feels good to have made half way, xxxxxxxxxxxxlove to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
DAY 10
Aiming for Lizard,
just under half way in 10days! Knee supports in place offering some relief.
DAY 9
5 star Youth Hostel
as St Just tonight after 18miles, big dinner and early bed tonight for a big
push on again tomorrow
Around 255miles completed
DAY 8
"232 miles and 1 very very
hurty knee, kind of a resting and eating and sorting out day in the sunshine at
St Ives with friends and family, i can't run at the moment because of the knee,
had a couple of pints last night after a hot bath........ Bliss, did 10miles
today! Collected £60 from some kind chaps in the pub. Not sure about tactics
over the coming days but sure i'll find a way, love to all xxxxxx"
DAYS 5,6 & 7
"Hi everyone, I've
been having phone problems!!! i.e poor reception, wet phone and now my solar
charger says it's no longer compatible!!!! Blooming technology!!! Any how I'm
now in a full blown relationship with codeine, she's moved in on a permanent
basis with nurofen and I. I've reached Perranporth and have broken the 200 mile
marker!. I'm aiming to meet up with Hannah tonight and have a couple of
shandies!!. Thanks to Tony from Putsborough and to Tom from snak attack and to
all who have shown help and generosity so far xxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
DAY SEVEN (FOUR OF COASTAL MARATHON)
Another 33 miles completed. Wet day today including the iphone, hence lack of facebook updates. Hope to sort soon
DAY SIX (THREE OF COASTAL MARATHON)
Made it to Hartland Point, a massive 37 miles completed today. Comfy bed at the pub, before an early start and Bude by early lunch with John
DAY FIVE (TWO OF COASTAL MARATHON)
Another elite athlete lunch
break! (that's the knobbly bobbly pic) 25 miles done today, 63 in total, I'm
just past Braunton on the estuary, managed to walk for over a mile along
Saunton Sands beach with my eyes closed whilst holding hollies hand remembering
the numerous happy times we spent there, surfing, kite surfing,jet skiing, kite
flying, bbqing, swimming, kite buggying and generally being together. Peace and
grace xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
DAY FOUR (DAY ONE OF COASTAL MARATHON)
"Day 1 miles 0 weather so so. Had porridge and drinking tea, slept ok
and raring to go. I am aiming for Lynton today. Part way I'm looking for
sisters fountain where folklore has it that Joseph of Arimathea drank from on
his way to Glastonbury (who?Answers on a postcard please ) xxxx"
"End of day one, 35 rather hilly miles done, the weather held out, I'm
at Combe Martin tucked up with a hot water bottle in my tent, I've fed and am
sleepy, really pleased with today's run considering it's some of the tough and
highest peaks, good night to you all. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx ps this photo is at the
sisters spring where Jesus is said to have drunk from on his way to Glastonbury
!!!!!"
DAY THREE
"Camping at Minehead with John, been to the Taj Mahal for bland curry, pudding in the tent and then sleep, arise at 6 and running by 7. I am so so ready, please Hollie be the wings on my heels and run with me for eternity xxxxx"
DAY TWO
"Number 6 of 7 Coastal marathons completed yeah haa !!!! 4 weeks till the next one on Exmoor and Lynmouth, but in the mean time I've just had a very nice bath at rogers in Exmouth, out for beers now, thanks for all your kind words and to Gary from endurance life xx"
DAY ONE
"Day one of many, travelled down to lands end with John Cowell, registered for tomorrows Coastal marathon, high carb fish and chip supper with porridge pudding and watched the sunset at lands end, tucked up in tent at marvellous yha, john is no longer a yha virgin!" (see photos above)
Whilst in the care of the Neurosciences Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (Sheffield), Hollie received the most phenomenal care. It is because of this that we have decided to raise money for Neurocare, the charity which supports the department by raising funds to buy the most advanced high-tech equipment which would not otherwise be provided by the NHS
And because of this care and the huge impact Hollie had on so many peoples' lives we've set a huge target, we want to help Neurocare raise £110,195.00 which is their target for the year. So, in memory of our beautiful girl Hollie, Phil is planning to run the 631 miles/1015.496 kilometers of the South West Coastal Footpath which starts in Minehead in Somerset and ends in Poole Harbour, Dorset. The total height climbed will be 35,031 metres (114,931ft) almost four times the height of Mount Everest. We think it will be a most fitting feat as Hollie walked the majority of this with Phil in 2005.
We ask for your support, for the amazing work of the Neurology Department at The Royal Hallamshire support, by sponsoring Phil to undertake this challenge. Phil plans to start his run on April 26th and is aiming to be back in Nottingham on Friday 14th May, giving him 21 days to complete the challenge, that's going to mean an average of 30 miles a day, with tent, food and essentials on his back. Please do keep coming back to the site, not only to see the latest total, but also to read updates, progress and photographs, before and during the days and weeks of the run as well as afterwards.
Now Let’s get our heads together www.neurocare.org.uk
Royal Hallamshire Hospital helps patients who have suffered head injury, strokes or have cancers of the nervous system. They also help those with brain tumours, diseases of the nervous system, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Epilepsy and much much more. As a result of Neurocare’s contributions over many years, the hospital now has some of the best most advanced equipment in the UK but they still have lots of work to do. Lately they have invested in facilities for patients and carers, including improvements to waiting areas. Their ultimate ambition is to make it a ‘Gold Standard’ department – not just in terms of equipment but also facilities and support for patients, their families and carers.
Please pledge your donations below, every contribution will be used to continue the skilled and compassionate work by the staff for all patients in the Neurosciences Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Please dig deep and donate now.
Thank you all for your generous support.
Phil and Family x
WE HAVE ADDED IN £5,000 WHICH, WHILST NOT DIRECT SPONSORSHIP, IS THE TOTAL RAISED TO DATE THROUGH THE SALE OF HOLLIE WRIST BANDS AND OTHER COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO RECOGNISE THE FANTASTIC EFFORTS BEING MADE BY SO MANY PEOPLE. THANK YOU TO ALL