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Hi Folks,
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Runners: Ian (feeling older than ?) Tim (13) Alexis (11) William (9)
+ approx 400 others.
Dear All, On the blog(below) I put my money on Wills to
win, I thought he would do well, perhaps stopping on various occasions, having a
walk for a few minutes and then off again. However I really thought Tim and our
friend Alexis(age 11) would run long ahead and be waiting for Wills and I at the
end. I knew Wills had good stamina from his bike riding but to run for 5 km is a
different thing altogether, isn't it?
Well, after a group warm up we were off at a pace.
No, Wills was off at a pace. My legs and body on the first small hill said no
way are we going to keep this up for 5 km. Take it easy I shouted to Will.
At 3/4 km Will and Tim were 50yds ahead and stopped. Ok He's overdone it I
thought and needed a rest, however just as I arrived, Wills was off. He had
stopped for a drink. I needed to stay with him, so no drink for me! Will
continued at pace, not a sprint, but a good steady run. No way was he going to
continue this for another 4km. He did, stopping only for drinks and one small
absence. I have to say it was no easy job for me running at this pace so i know
he was going really quite fast for a 9 year old. He kept it up for the rest of
the run. I was amazed at Wills determination and stamina, finishing I believe in
about 27/28 minutes. Tim and Alexis were about 5 minutes behind.
If you would like to see any pics, please click on
the link below, choose Crystal Palace 11th sept and enter 331 for Alexis, 332
for me, 333 for Tim and 334 for Will.
A BIG BIG Thanks to all of you. We have raised
approx £1745 to date plus £478 in Gift aid. I set a target of £1000, so thanks
to your generosity, including gift aid we won't be far off doubling it. Thank
you from us and The Tuberous Sclerosis association. It really is
appreciated.
Ian, Debs, Tim & Will
Origonal Blog
Ian, Debs, Tim, William & Alexis.
As you may or may not know our youngest son William has a condition called Tuberous Sclerosis which in short is where small tubers grow in various organs in the body but more importantly in the brain. These Tubers interfere in normal brain activity resulting in epileptic seizures. As with any of these conditions they can be mild or severe.
The Tuberous Sclerosis association (TSA) supplies great support where needed and as importantly does research to find a cure and develops drugs to help control the seizures. William, Tim (my eldest) and I are doing the Big Fun Run to raise money to help the TSA, so anything you can give will be much appreciated.
Our money is on William to finish first. Often called the Duracell kid, he keeps on going and going, as any of you who have been cycling with him will know.
Thanks in advance,
Ian, Debs, Tim & William.
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