Simon does the London - April 26th 2009      SUPPORT ME HERE !!

 

This is not a true blog, so much as my own record/journal of my training sessions which I have made available for others to look at if they wish! The record has the most recent runs at the top, extending to the oldest at the bottom.

The Flora London Marathon (route) takes place on the 26th April, 2009 and covers 26.2 miles. My aim is to get round but if I were able to complete the run in around or even just under 4 hours then I would be chuffed! I have lots of support and even some intrepid folks are volunteering to come to London in April to cheer me on - or may be to just pick up the pieces..!

 

I am running to support two charities: the Church Urban Fund and Tearfund, both of these organisations undertake work at home and abroad to improve the lives of underprivileged members of our society.

 

You can help by supporting me here -  if you wish!  The Charities Trust website uses 3-D Secure transactions for which your card needs to be registered. If your card is not registered or you would prefer not to support via a card then please send a cheque payable to Charities Trust, to me either at home or clinic: 11-13 Whitchurch Rd, Wellington, TELFORD, TF1 3DS. THANK YOU..!!

So I did it! 3 hours and 55 minutes - YES!! 

          

An average of just under 9 min miles. I completed the 1st half in 1 hr  55 mins so the splits were pretty good. We all suffered in the heat and many folks faded in the second half. Here is the BBC's take on the day. The atmosphere was amazing with nearly all of the 26.2 miles course being lined with well wishers - many of whom shouted out my name, a real boost and very much worthwhile having it printed on the shirt. I very much appreciated the support of family and friends who travelled to be there: Kenny and Julie who took this footage at mile 8, and Toby and Dad who popped u...