Steve's Berlin Marathon Challenge
Steve Davies is raising money for Breakthrough T1D
Participants: Jonathan Ousey, Soagny Tsisatrana, Andrew Burke and Paddy Mulhall
Story
Welcome!
So it is that the brave Jonathan Ousey of Tata Communications and his lovely wife Soagny Tsisatrana of Fitch Solutions, the courageous Andrew Burke of
Crisp Thinking and the heroic but quiet Paddy Mulhall of Pallite fame have fallen under the spell of my silver tongue and signed on the dotted line.Unless you have stumbled on this page by accident, you are here because you have heard about my bold and audacious (who said foolhardy?) plan to run the Berlin
marathon on September 27th this year.
Yes, that’s right, a full marathon, no halves, quarters for me this time - the lot, the whole complete, gruelling, taxing 26 miles.
There may be some of you who think that given my health situation I would be better off
pottering in the garden or keeping racing pigeons, however others, who know me well, are only too aware that I like a challenge. In any case what better way to stick the
proverbial up at my cancer than running a full marathon?
However I am not so foolish as to attempt this feat alone and, knowing of the power that is
teamwork, I have persuaded some very dear and loyal friends that a trot around Berlin in the autumn sunshine sounds lovely, tempting even. So it is that the brave Jonathan Ousey of Tata Communications and his lovely wife Soagny Tsisatrana of Fitch Solutions, the courageous Andrew Burke of Crisp Thinking and the heroic but quiet Paddy Mulhall of Pallite fame have fallen under the spell of my silver tongue and signed the dotted line. They may have been in their cups when they agreed, but so be it, as it’s too late now!
We have been training hard, and boy oh boy, is it hard. The blisters, the chafing, the sweat, the cursing, the endless number of energy gels consumed and that’s just for lacing up those running shoes. However I am blessed to have the most amazing, dedicated and wonderful trainer, Helen who has cajoled, chivvied, pushed and, sometimes literally, picked me up off the floor. Helen, you have made me a different man, your support has been vital, you are a truly amazing person and friend and I am immensely sad that a bad injury means you will not be joining us this time. I will miss you
but will think of your encouraging (did someone say bossy?) words as I huff and
puff my way round Berlin.
Another big thank you to my wonderful family and friends alike. You have listened to my
running plans whilst managing to mask your incredulity, with varying degrees of success! My heartfelt appreciation of your support for me, as I undertake what I know may seem a madcap adventure, but which to me is so important.
Finally, and yet crucially, none of this marathon business would be possible if it were not for my very dear friend Colin Brumpton.
Colin is selfless and generous to a fault, and he has given us the opportunity to participate as team JDRF meaning we are able to challenge ourselves whilst raising much needed funds for a very worthy cause at the same time.
So I ask you all to dig deep and support us and JDRF.
Otherwise I may be obliged to show you my chafing and bore you with endless running stories……..
So it is that the brave Jonathan Ousey of Tata Communications and his lovely wife Soagny Tsisatrana of Fitch Solutions, the courageous Andrew Burke of
Crisp Thinking and the heroic but quiet Paddy Mulhall of Pallite fame have fallen under the spell of my silver tongue and signed on the dotted line.Unless you have stumbled on this page by accident, you are here because you have heard about my bold and audacious (who said foolhardy?) plan to run the Berlin
marathon on September 27th this year.
Yes, that’s right, a full marathon, no halves, quarters for me this time - the lot, the whole complete, gruelling, taxing 26 miles.
There may be some of you who think that given my health situation I would be better off
pottering in the garden or keeping racing pigeons, however others, who know me well, are only too aware that I like a challenge. In any case what better way to stick the
proverbial up at my cancer than running a full marathon?
However I am not so foolish as to attempt this feat alone and, knowing of the power that is
teamwork, I have persuaded some very dear and loyal friends that a trot around Berlin in the autumn sunshine sounds lovely, tempting even. So it is that the brave Jonathan Ousey of Tata Communications and his lovely wife Soagny Tsisatrana of Fitch Solutions, the courageous Andrew Burke of Crisp Thinking and the heroic but quiet Paddy Mulhall of Pallite fame have fallen under the spell of my silver tongue and signed the dotted line. They may have been in their cups when they agreed, but so be it, as it’s too late now!
We have been training hard, and boy oh boy, is it hard. The blisters, the chafing, the sweat, the cursing, the endless number of energy gels consumed and that’s just for lacing up those running shoes. However I am blessed to have the most amazing, dedicated and wonderful trainer, Helen who has cajoled, chivvied, pushed and, sometimes literally, picked me up off the floor. Helen, you have made me a different man, your support has been vital, you are a truly amazing person and friend and I am immensely sad that a bad injury means you will not be joining us this time. I will miss you
but will think of your encouraging (did someone say bossy?) words as I huff and
puff my way round Berlin.
Another big thank you to my wonderful family and friends alike. You have listened to my
running plans whilst managing to mask your incredulity, with varying degrees of success! My heartfelt appreciation of your support for me, as I undertake what I know may seem a madcap adventure, but which to me is so important.
Finally, and yet crucially, none of this marathon business would be possible if it were not for my very dear friend Colin Brumpton.
Colin is selfless and generous to a fault, and he has given us the opportunity to participate as team JDRF meaning we are able to challenge ourselves whilst raising much needed funds for a very worthy cause at the same time.
So I ask you all to dig deep and support us and JDRF.
Otherwise I may be obliged to show you my chafing and bore you with endless running stories……..