I am pleased to say I have once again managed to complete the London Marathon and at the same time raised awareness of both Sands and Alzheimers (running jointly for both these charities) and of course much-needed funds. Although my time was not my
, it isnt a particularly quick course. Thirty competitors ran the inaugural race last year, in the event organised by the charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust, but this year the 80 limit will definitely be reached.FEES£20, payable to Cystic Fibrosis Trust
route.Flick through our gallery for costume inspiration for your next charity chase (this year's theme was the animal kingdom) or to find out why you should add this race-cum-wine tasting tour to your 2012 diary. Plus read our 2008 race report.
around in 4:30 but I'm very happy with 4:57... at least I beat Jeffrey Archer...Attached photo of me (left) with fellow runner for Naomi House Charity - Index of all quotesNext quote
here and you're sure to get a friendly answer, no matter how basic (or obscure) your question. Charity Contacts and Fundraising HelpYou're lucky enough to have a healthy body, good legs, and you've beaten more than 60,000 other runners to get a place
be certain of a place if you qualify for a Good For Age time (see below), or run for a charity offering a Golden Bond place (you promise to raise a certain level of sponsorship). Or, of course, you can simply apply via the ballot.The application forms
and raise money for the charity Dreams come True which is this year celebrating 20 years of making the wishes of terminally and seriously ill children a reality. Taking inspiration from the original Dream Mile event at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo – where
keep me from regaining it all. Anyway, I got a golden bond charity place through The Wooden Spoon Society and decided to raise as much money as possible as well, and tell as many people as possible, so that I couldn't possibly back out when the training
Veteran marathoner Matthew Loddy, 47, is set to embark on his latest charity challenge: 30 marathons in 30 days across the UK. Running in the name of the Teenager Cancer Trust Matthew began his challenge on Saturday March and is set to finish
weeks and months - I faithfully followed the training schedules and articles on hydration and fuelling - I had no problems and didn't even hit the wall! The best moment - realising that I have raised over £2250 for my charities - SeeSaw in Oxford and Ty
