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Report: my official time was 48:49 (although my GPS told me I'd run 10k in 48:21, so frustrating!). Anyway, I powere through an horrendous stitch at 5k, wanted to die at 9k, and finished knowing that I couldn't havegiven any more. I hope you are impressed and give generously.

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Last year I set myself the challenge of running the Manchester 10k in under 50 minutes, which I managed despite an injury that meant the first 10k I ever ran was just 6 days before the event.

Well, I have no such gimmick going for me this year, so I've had to make one up. This year, Manchester are going to be graced by me running the 10k in the usual hideous Stroke Association vest, plus a beautiful (and natural) ginger moustache. Better than nothing, eh? Come on, give us a few quid!

This year I plan to come in under my previous Manchester 10k time, coming in at 48:30 or under. So please dig deep and give me as much motivation as you can!

My family has first-hand experience of the trauma strokes cause, and the Stroke Association does great work. An estimated 150,000 people have strokes in the UK each year. Of all people who suffer from a stroke, about a third are likely to die within the first 10 days, about a third are likely to make a recovery within one month and about a third are likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation.The Stroke Association funds research and supports victims and their families. Find out more about this great charity here:

http://www.stroke.org.uk/about_us/index.html

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 - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.