Having completed the Great North Run and reached the half century I felt it was now or never for a full marathon. It was in the balance (now or never!) and then a devastating stroke took someone I knew and through the Stroke Association I had the opportunity to do something meaningful. So it's now! Sadly many of us will know someone taken or affected by the crippling effects of a stoke - The Stroke Association works on research to understand the causes, and practical assistance for those affected - click their link for further information.

**** STOP PRESS **** Completed in 4hr 3min **** now in recovery

I have set an ambitious target - as it's a really deserving cause and as I figure this is the only marathon I'll do, I'm anxious to make the biggest impact!!

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