Thanks for taking the time to visit my 2023 Justgiving page.

The picture is as I finished, soaking wet- although I didn't really 'finish' the whole run. 8 weeks after my hip replacement walking the first 3 miles and the last mile was in itself an achievement. 

I intended 2022 to be my last, and it probably was, but  maybe I might  have just one more go, if it's a nice day and I can keep actively fit. I never thought I'd be able to do it when I started in 2006, but thanks to RNIB encouragement back then I did and haven't  missed one since.

Assuming I could stagger to the start, I'd  look forward to reaching South Shields, eventually and still on my feet. I'd probably go over 4 hours again, and would be resigned to that. I once harboured hopes of breaking the 2:30 barrier, but each year got harder.

All charities need help more than ever at this time, so I hope any of my supporters who find this will feel able to contribute towards this worthy cause.

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