Hi!  Thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page!

As you can see I have decided to run the 2009 London Marathon.   To help with my motivation, I will be running in support of the children's charity Barnardo's. 

Barnardo's is a really great charity, working hard to support children of all ages and from all walks of life...  Don't take my word for it though - check it out for yourself at http://www.barnardos.org.uk/

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Barnardo's gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thanks in advance for your support and encouragement!  Your sponsorship is really appreciated so please give generously and tell (or forward a web-link to) all of your freinds, family, colleagues!

I'll let you know how it goes....!

Aaron

Update: End Feb

Well, the training is going to plan - running between 15-20 miles a week with a weekly long run of 10 miles which will increase in the coming weeks. 

I have lost over 2 stone in weight and aim to lose another stone between now and race day. 

The Marathon is now only 8 weeks away!!

Our beautiful daughter Molly was born on the 21st weighing in at 8lb and 12 oz! This fabulous event combined with a niggling knee injury has not helped the training this month..

Still managing some weekly 10 mile runs but the good news however, is that I have now lost over 3 stone in weight!

Final Update: 12th April

The marathon is 2 weeks today and I have just managed my final 'long run' of the training plan - 18 miles in 2hrs 50 mins. Gives me some idea what my legs will feel like after 26 miles.... Some gentle runs over the next couple of weeks and then the big day on the 26th!

Thanks again for your kind donations - I will let you know how it goes!

Well it was very warm and very hard work but I managed to finish in 5 hrs and 30 mins - well outside my target time unfortunately... Thanks to all of you that took the time to donate to this great charity and for your words of support and encouragement - it is really appreciated!!

For those of you just visiting you can continue to donate until the end of June so please feel free to give generously..!