Updates (I'm going to stick these at the top):

29/09/09 - DONE!!! completed the race on saturday, in a time of 2h43'53''. Obviously an abysmal time, but after the knee injury i was only thinking i could run a couple miles at most. I ended up running at least 8 of the miles and I'm actually really pleased with the time all things considered. That sunday afternoon was the sorest I've ever felt in my life with no exaggeration! Next time more training and I'll knock a good hour off that time. Thanks for everybodys support! I'll still be collecting for the next month or so, so if you've still to make your donation there's still time, lucky you! Kevin

Date                 Distance             Time              Avg. Speed            Comment

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24/09/09          2.57 miles          24'21''            6.34 mph                Getting close now...

23/09/09          2.29 miles          20'21''            6.75 mph                Good, but should be 10mile by now!

22/09/09          1.21 miles          09'37''            7.57 mph                Actually able to run!!! cycling helped?

21/09/09          ?       miles     2h01'51''            ?       mph               Cycling instead.

19/09/09          1.88 miles          26'01''            4.34 mph                Mostly walking. Royally pissed off.

15/09/09          0.90 miles          09'41''            5.58 mph                ...Just taking it easy. knee injury.

10/09/09          5.51 miles          50'47''            6.51 mph                Walked at end, knee hurts; worried!

07/09/09          4.56 miles          40'01''            6.84 mph                Bloody stitch towards the end!!

05/09/09          4.38 miles          39'15''            6.70 mph                Building up the miles...

04/09/09          0.90 miles          06'24''            8.44 mph                Short run to let legs recover!

03/09/09          3.50 miles          28'56''            7.26 mph                New shoes! Legs sore now :(

25/08/09          1.98 miles          16'44''            7.09 mph                Few days rest now while in london.

24/08/09          1.59 miles          14'51''            6.42 mph                Slowly slowly, catchy monkey!

Target (At a MINIMUM!!) is a sub-2hours time; requiring 6.56 mph average over the 13.11 miles.

Hello. So, after having never run more than 2 consecutive miles in my life, I'm going to be doing 13. Great idea kevin...! I'll be running in the 'Run to the beat' half-marathon taking place in greenwich on the 27th September. (One hopes that after this I will progress to the more manly full-marathon - but don't hold your breath!)

I'm running for Orchid, who are making a real difference helping to save lives by supporting research and raising awareness for male cancer. I'm sure we all know someone personally who has been affected by cancer, it has such a big impact on so many peoples lives. I'm not going to go into any sob stories but I feel this a really worthy cause. Please please give anything you can afford to, I'll be so so grateful. Thank you!

As an extra incentive, if the target is reached I will wear an item of ridiculous clothing during the run at donators suggestion!! Give me your ideas :)

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