Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. My challenge is to complete the  Virgin London marathon,  my first attempt at 26.2 miles ever... and it  consists of training in cold weather!  Both experiences are new and somewhat frightening.This event, as you can imagine, is completely out of my comfort zone and by far, out challenges any fitness goal I’ve ever set before! I have just started the Runner's World training programme for beginners.Better late than never!!    However I am detemined to cross the finish line in one piece, even though I have no doubt there'll be a lot of aches and pains along the way. 

I am running this Marathon with a little help from my friends at Fullers-- to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. There are around 2 million people in the UK who are living with cancer, and most of us know someone who's been affected. The Macmillan Cancer Support focuses on providing practical, medical and financial support to people who's lives have been affected by cancer.  

If you received this unexpectedly or inadvertedly I'll apologise in advance if it's not appropriate or if I have already got your committment. Please please pass this on to anyone you know is interested in helping this worthy cause.

Don't forget - for most of us - today is a gift - that's why it's called the present.

Thank you again for your support!

Anil :)

 

2010 Virgin London Marathon - 25 April 2010 9.00 am

The Virgin London Marathon is one of the great British sporting events, combining elite athletics, mass participation and record-breaking fundraising in one race. The course is a gruelling 26 miles 385 yards long, passing through the streets of London from Blackheath to the famous finish line at The Mall. Since the first race in 1981, 746,635 runners have passed the finish line and raised more than £400 million for charities and good causes. Last year alone a staggering £47.2 million was raised, making the event a Guinness World Record holder as the largest annual fundraising event on the planet.