I will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April.

I hope to complete the 26 miles in under 4 hours (yeah right!) but the main point of running will be to raise money for Salford Lads Club

I would like to get a 100 Morrissey fans to sponsor me a tenner each!

You can donate your £10 at www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Please don't hesitate to contact me (mark@boywithastitch.com) if you have any questions or any abuse, or even better please stick it on the site for everyone to enjoy!

Regards

Mark

Oh my Morrissey running blog can be found at www.boywithastitch.com

As many of you will know, and many more won't, I will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April.

I hope to complete the 26 miles in under 4 hours (yeah right!) but the main point of running will be to raise money for two important charities. I want to try and raise at least £1,000 for the Salford Lads Club (the other being the Samaritans) I know you are right in the middle of buying presents for your nearest and dearest so I know sponsoring me is the last thing on the list but I just wanted really to let you know about my blog - The Boy With A Stitch In His Side - so you can keep an eye on how it's going and hopefully have a laugh at my expense. Find it here - www.boywithastitch.com

All the details you need to know on how to sponsor me are on there (I would rather have sponsorship than presents - nudge, nudge, wink, wink) and I will add information about how it's going over the next four months, so please keep checking back and please forward the link on to anyone who might be interested. Ideally it would be nice if lot's of people to sponsor me a little, 50p/£1 a mile.

Please don't hesitate to contact me (mark@boywithastitch.com) if you have any questions or any abuse, or even better please stick it on the site for everyone to enjoy!

Regards

Mark

Well done, Virg! I will throw a few bob your way.
This tired old man started running for the first time in January this year and I do 6-10k almost daily now, so I have no doubt you will triumph in the marathon!
Good result yesterday, btw.
Also, do you have liquor with your pie and mash? It's scary stuff, but I ate it once before going to a game. And drank a lot of the other kind afterwards ;)

Well done, Virg! I will throw a few bob your way.
This tired old man started running for the first time in January this year and I do 6-10k almost daily now, so I have no doubt you will triumph in the marathon!
Good result yesterday, btw.
Also, do you have liquor with your pie and mash? It's scary stuff, but I ate it once before going to a game. And drank a lot of the other kind afterwards ;)

I do - pints of the stuff! One of the good things about the East End is we still have plenty of Pie'n'Mash shops left.

Thanks for your encouragement, I would really like to do it in under four hours.

Great Result Yesterday Irons! Irons!

I'll be donating for sure Virgil.....
Hope you'll be laying off the Xmas pud and alcohol over Chrimbo and getting into shape with lots of daily jogs;)

Jukebox Jury

You'll do it I'm sure..Pasta is good for running. Do they do pasta at the Turk's Head?

count me in buddy - you are a damn fine human being

see u friday :guitar:

if you pull it off(under 4 hours that is:rolleyes:) i'll get you a pimms and lemonade on the 9th may if you know the resolute;)

Thank you everybody!

It's the 10 minute walk to the Turks Head *cough* that is getting me fit!

count me in buddy - you are a damn fine human being

see u friday :guitar:

Can I use this quote on the website! :)

This has dropped to the second page already? Clearly not enough people know you well enough to know that you running any distance is truly laughable.

Personally I think that Marco Boogers stands more of a chance finishing.

Nevertheless, I will of course donate my hard earned too.

This has dropped to the second page already? Clearly not enough people know you well enough to know that you running any distance is truly laughable.

Personally I think that Marco Boogers stands more of a chance finishing.

Nevertheless, I will of course donate my hard earned too.

People know me - it's the fact they don't like me that is the issue. Good call on Marco - legend.

One question for everyone, what Morrissey/Smiths songs do you think would be suitable for running too?? Ideally something uptempo as running to Asleep is not getting me going - what are your thoughts??

I've added a facebook group for those who like that sort of thing.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114878275219#/group.php?gid=114878275219

Greatful for any and all support and any positive and not so positive comments.

I've added a facebook group for those who like that sort of thing.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114878275219#/group.php?gid=114878275219

Greatful for any and all support and any positive and not so positive comments.

Change the admin of the group so anybody can join - at the moment it says "Members must be invited or approved by an admin".

I'm sure it's been said (a hundred times, maybe less maybe more) but I couldn't think of a time when "Walker" has been a more apt name for you.

I hope you do better than Jade Goody:rolleyes:

PS are any of those pie 'n' mash shops vegetarian?:confused::D

Jukebox Jury

Change the admin of the group so anybody can join - at the moment it says "Members must be invited or approved by an admin".

I'm sure it's been said (a hundred times, maybe less maybe more) but I couldn't think of a time when "Walker" has been a more apt name for you.

Ok changed it now - please feel free to join (everyone) and add some coments!!

I've added a facebook group for those who like that sort of thing.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114878275219#/group.php?gid=114878275219

Greatful for any and all support and any positive and not so positive comments.

Joined. Feel free to bribe me with alcohol tomorrow night.

Joined. Feel free to bribe me with alcohol tomorrow night.

Well Done Mark, only two soloers though!! :(

I just joined!

I'm also planning on sponsoring you when I get my next giro.

Well Done Mark, only two soloers though!! :(

Two Soloers? In my Solo spotting (or stalking) I can see myself, your good self, crimes, KitKatMoz, PaulC...

Just to let you know the justgiving site is now set up to sponsor me

http://www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

I would like to raise £1,000 for the lads club but need your help!

Keep up to date via the website, www.boywithastitch.com and please join my facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=114878275219&ref=ts

Thanks again for all your comments and support!

Good luck with the training. Pleased the weather has warmed up a bit. Last week was arctic.

Hello Everyone

Hope you're well, enjoying building snowpeople and keeping warm.

Unfortunately a touch of Man Flu and the sudden seasonal weather has slowed up training but all is going well. I'm comfortably running 7.5 miles in 50 minutes so that is where I would want to be at this point in my training, however the challenge now will be to maintain that pace over a distance.

My first competitive race of the training programme will take place on Saturday 14th February at the London 10K Valentine's Love Run in Battersea Park. Though this is not a great distance it will be good to get a race under my belt and it will only be a month until the Silverstone Half Marathon on March 15th.

In addition to the hard work that goes into training, an equal amount has to go into fundraising and this is where you can help! I understand that many people are tightening their belts (sorry for all the belt analogies) so it would be good to get as many people as possible to sponsor me 50p/£1 a mile. I wouldn't say no to more but I really want everyone to feel like they can contribute. I want to raise as much as possible for the Salford Lads Club :)

To sponsor me couldn't be simpler, simply click the link below

www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Please email me once you have done so I can add your name to the blog, I trust people keep up to date via the website www.boywithastitch.com please visit regularly and you can show your support by visiting my facebook group, http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=114878275219&ref=ts

Please keep in touch, I'm grateful for all the support I've received and if you fancy a run, then give me a bell ;)

Best Wishes!

On Saturday I did the Love 10kin Battersea Park, it took 47.33 mins to run the 10k (a marathon is 43k, 26.2 miles) so all going well in the build up to the London Marathon on 26th April.

Thought I would share a couple of pictures.

http://boywithastitch.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/sdc10885.jpg?w=450&h=337

http://boywithastitch.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/sdc10886.jpg?w=128&h=96 Please, Please, Please keep an eye on the website (www.boywithastitch.com) and sign up to the facebook group, it would be nice to get 100 members.

In fact if I could get 100 soloers to sponsor me just a tenner ($14.50) then it will be easy to raise £1000 for the lads club, http://www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Cheers everyone!!

*bump*
This should stay on the first page.

A tenner winging it's way from number 2.

The training is going well - the sponsorship is not!!:(

I have only managed to raise £50 for the lads club so far, not great!!

Please dig deep but remember no amount is too small, it would be great to get 100 soloers to sponsor me £10 each!! You can do it online at www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub :thumb:

Also please drop me a message or email once you have sponsored me so I can send you an excluisive Salford Lads Club thank you post card! :cool:

I won't give up easy!! :p

With just a week to go to the Silverstone ‘alf marathon training is going really well. I plan on running the distance of the race today (Monday) and again on Thursday. Leaving Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for light sessions.

It’s said that to work out your full marathon time then you need to double your half marathon time and add twenty minutes, so I guess I’m aiming for something between 1:30 - 1:45 next Sunday. It is an honest surface as it used for the F1 so I hope to be able to achieve a good time - fingers crossed.

Due to my hard work I treated myself to Saturday off and went campaigning with my excellent local MP, Jim Fitzpatrick, oh and he is also a big West ‘am fan!!

http://boywithastitch.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/sdc10913.jpg?w=225&h=300

Thanks again for all the sponsorship and please keep it coming - please remember no amount is too small. We have rasied only £75 for the lads club so far :tears: :tears: :tears: but you can change that, just donate a tenner at www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

I wonder if the mods will make this into a sticky? It well and truly deserves some recognition and suppport.

Come payday on Friday, I will donate some money to your cause Virgil, no problem whatsoever.

Thank You Dunya!!

A very kind donation - :):thumb:

Virgil
Apologies..... you asked me to plug this the other day..... been busy changing nappies, watching City trash their way through Europe and a bit of media whoring.....
Bung me down for £20

Jukebox Jury
(ps back in 1986 when I was beer belly free and 23 years younger, I did a 10K in 43 minutes:cool: - never ran a half marathon and obviously a marathon, much to my regret. used to run 5 miles a day when I was unemployed from 83-86:thumb: then I got a job and never carried it on......)

Jukebox Jury

I finished my half marathon on Sunday on 1:35:04!!!

So that gives me a target for April 26th of 3:30:08

Also a massive thank you to Basia and Joy :thumb::thumb: we are now up to £96.22 - still a look way to Moz fans!!

On Sunday I took part in my first ever long distance race of not only of this training programme but pretty much, well, erm, ever. It was at Silverstone F1 racetrack in Northamptonshire.

I thought the track would be flat but it was surprisingly hilly, not simply around the track but also the service roads and even the car park. The start of the race was delayed 15 minutes, which is frustrating as you start your preparation 30 minutes before you start, so you are left in limbo for 15 minutes.

Once off I managed to keep a steady pace accept between miles 2 and 3 where I had to tie my laces (I knew I had forgotten something) and had to take a Gypsies (it's cockney rhyming slang) but managed to make up the time. I got across at a clock time 01:36:45 but forgot to stop my personal watch. Wearing the famous (and lets face it - beautiful) Claret and Blue meant I had a few cheers on the way round as well as plenty of boos! :)Feeling good I enjoyed my 78 bottles of water at the finish;)

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57638133

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57566168

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57625000

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57606525

Please note that the old fella - did indeed - overtake me

My official time was 01:35:04, the the extra four seconds really hunts me. But I guess I'm pleased with the run and how I felt after, able to run, row and swim on Monday.

Thanks to everyone who sent me good luck messages before hand, I'm really looking forward to April 26th now.

Please keep in touch and please keep the sponsorship coming, it's nice to read and remember your comments when I'm out running :thumb:, www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

On Sunday I took part in my first ever long distance race of not only of this training programme but pretty much, well, erm, ever. It was at Silverstone F1 racetrack in Northamptonshire.

I thought the track would be flat but it was surprisingly hilly, not simply around the track but also the service roads and even the car park. The start of the race was delayed 15 minutes, which is frustrating as you start your preparation 30 minutes before you start, so you are left in limbo for 15 minutes.

Once off I managed to keep a steady pace accept between miles 2 and 3 where I had to tie my laces (I knew I had forgotten something) and had to take a Gypsies (it's cockney rhyming slang) but managed to make up the time. I got across at a clock time 01:36:45 but forgot to stop my personal watch. Wearing the famous (and lets face it - beautiful) Claret and Blue meant I had a few cheers on the way round as well as plenty of boos! :)Feeling good I enjoyed my 78 bottles of water at the finish;)

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57638133

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57566168

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57625000

http://www.marathonfoto.com/image_server.cfm?customer_number=T43U29&negs_number=57606525

Please note that the old fella - did indeed - overtake me

My official time was 01:35:04, the the extra four seconds really hunts me. But I guess I'm pleased with the run and how I felt after, able to run, row and swim on Monday.

Thanks to everyone who sent me good luck messages before hand, I'm really looking forward to April 26th now.

Please keep in touch and please keep the sponsorship coming, it's nice to read and remember your comments when I'm out running :thumb:, www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

congrats on a good time.
your training is definitely going better than mine.
I've never run further than 9 miles before, and I've had a knee injury for 18 months.
however, my physio still reckons I should give it a go!

congrats on a good time.
your training is definitely going better than mine.
I've never run further than 9 miles before, and I've had a knee injury for 18 months.
however, my physio still reckons I should give it a go!

Thanks mate - it was a real surprise, I was hoping for 1:45 - 1:50!!

What time did you give when you got your place?

Thanks mate - it was a real surprise, I was hoping for 1:45 - 1:50!!
What time did you give when you got your place?

I think I put something like 3-3.15. When I entered 18 months ago, I was running 37 minute 10k’s so was on good form.
However, I’ve been injured since then and put on a stone! Hardly done any training (9 miles is my furthest).
If I can get up to 13 or maybe 15 without aggravating the injury, will give the marathon a go as I’ve never done one before and can’t defer my place another year.
Don’t know what time I’d finish in-sub 4 if I’m lucky. Won’t be running at your pace though unless you have a very bad day!

Your welcome. I'm always up for supporting the SLC. Besides I could never run a marathon. Good luck.

I think I put something like 3-3.15. When I entered 18 months ago, I was running 37 minute 10k’s so was on good form.
However, I’ve been injured since then and put on a stone! Hardly done any training (9 miles is my furthest).
If I can get up to 13 or maybe 15 without aggravating the injury, will give the marathon a go as I’ve never done one before and can’t defer my place another year.
Don’t know what time I’d finish in-sub 4 if I’m lucky. Won’t be running at your pace though unless you have a very bad day!

I'm going for long run tomorrow - not at my normal pace, just time on feet, if you fancy it.

Your welcome. I'm always up for supporting the SLC. Besides I could never run a marathon. Good luck.

Thank you again!!:thumb:

I'm going for long run tomorrow - not at my normal pace, just time on feet, if you fancy it.

hey, thanks for the offer. I'm planning on doing my first run over 10 miles on Sunday tho.
have to try and get gate/fence fixed tomorrow. blew down whilst I was on holiday!
have a good run.

Good on yer fella - I couldn't imagine running 26 miles, let alone actually doing it - £10 duly sent.

Dave

ps I only found this after it had been made a sticky. But why on earth is it in off topic? - surely "events" would be more appropriate??

Good on yer fella - I couldn't imagine running 26 miles, let alone actually doing it - £10 duly sent.

Dave

ps I only found this after it had been made a sticky. But why on earth is it in off topic? - surely "events" would be more appropriate??

Hi Dave

Thank you so much for the tenner :thumb: we're now over £100, but only have a month to go so £1000 is looking a bit ambitious :(. PM me your address so I can drop you a thank you postcard.

Don't forget the Lads Club on Payday this Friday folks! :) you can donate online at www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Thanks

Mark x

Cheers for the Donation Jukebox! :thumb: Top man! :) Once this marathon is over i'll be back in the Machester City thread!

We're now up to £140 so only £860 pounds to go :eek:

If you would like to donate a tenner you can at www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Another £20 kindly donated by Johnny Frankson, from the flats, in Bow (otherwise known as KitKat Moz) cheers :thumb:

Please keep the donations coming - only a month to go!

I will accept donations at the Ambitious Outsiders gig tomorrow :)

Thank You Uncleskinny!

I made the homepage - yah! - only £830 to go folks!

Thank you Interesting Thug - much appricated!!!

376.22!! (including money rasied by the lads club) so only £634.88 to go!

Remember every penny helps!!

Still trying to get Moz himself to donate the tight git!

376.22!! (including money rasied by the lads club) so only £634.88 to go!
Remember every penny helps!!
Still trying to get Moz himself to donate the tight git!

don't forget, Moz donated £20,000 to the Salford Lads Club a year or two ago.
I'll be chipping in when I get my act together!

don't forget, Moz donated £20,000 to the Salford Lads Club a year or two ago.
I'll be chipping in when I get my act together!

True, but I'm only asking for a tenner.

How's the running?

True, but I'm only asking for a tenner.

How's the running?

did another 13 yesterday. a bit less painful than the previous week's although I had intended to do 15.
still not sure I'll run the actual race. will try for 15 this w/e and see how that goes.
how did you get on at the w/e? another 18?

did another 13 yesterday. a bit less painful than the previous week's although I had intended to do 15.
still not sure I'll run the actual race. will try for 15 this w/e and see how that goes.
how did you get on at the w/e? another 18?

Yep - one last full week of training this week then I will start my tapper. Still worried I haven't done enough training (over 840 miles to date!)

How are the Gells going? How do you plan on carrying them??

Thank you to Boz Boorer (yep - the) who kindly donated his tenner!!

Thank you!!

A big thank you to prisoner77 for his tenner!! See all those walks to the Turks Head have come in handy after all!

We're are just a fiver away from £400!

A massive thank you to Black Eyed and Crash into my arms for your donations!!

Thank you!

I'm sure now your minds are wondering towards how many Easter Eggs you are going to be able to consume over the long weekend but spare a moment to think of the poor soles (well me mainly) who will have to forgo the pleasure of chocolate for the greater good of running 26 miles for charity.

Training is going well with this week being my last full week before I start warming down, I've covered nearly 900 miles in training so far and am looking forward to the challenge of April 26th, however if I'm honest the nervous and doubts are starting to creep in.

I'm sure with the diet of hot cross buns and the mountains of chocolate (not forgetting the fact it's Tottenham away on Saturday) will mean you have plenty on your mind, but if you can spare a moment to sponsor me I would really appreciate it - even if it's only the cost of a Cream Egg, because every penny counts!

Happy Easter

Mark

P.S If you want to sponsor me by cash or cheque please contact me at mark@boywithastitch.com

Good luck, Virg :)
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/12_01/012AlfGarnett_228x362.jpg

I do hope that is for Saturday and not the marathon!

6 days to go!!!

My training is going well and nervous a plenty - still not half way with the sponsorship :( can you spare a £10 (or any amount small or large :confused:)

Thanks to Graham from the Smyths for te mention on the Smyths website - http://www.thesmyths.net/

I'm going to pick up my number this afternoon - I'm really nervous now!

Good luck Virgil. :thumb:
Nervous before the run, but once you get going it'll be fine.

Hoping for suitable weather.

I'll keep an eye out for yer on the Beeb..

Thank you both!!

This is what I will be wearing -

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/e1hammer/SDC10941.jpg

OK - don't worry - no more training updates - I know no-one really cares accept me.

Just a plea - for that fiver you were going to donate, why not do it today, now? Think how better you will feel on Sunday morning watching the blood sweet and tears knowing you have done your bit. You can sponsor me online www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

As for those of you who would like and come and give me a cheer on Sunday then you are more than welcome -

I will be wearing this fetching ensemble (with West Ham shorts) that you can see in picture above.

I leave Greenwich Park at 9:45am and don't want to tempt fate by saying where I will be at which time but if you let me know where you are going to stand I will let you know (roughly) what time I hope to be there. My number is 43702 please do come and give me a cheer is possible, It makes a real difference, and if you can wear some claret and blue (or a Morrissey t-shirt) for some reason my eyes are really drawn to that combination of colours and I will have a better chance of spotting you. A really good guide to the day is available here -

http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/site/images/pdfs/spec_guide_09.pdf

If you are coming down and not sure where to stand can I recommend the excellent Mint pub in East Smithfields, it's at the halfway mark and you can see the runners twice. They also have a fantastic band playing so if you get bored of watching people run.......

Thank you ever so much for all your support!

Take Care

Mark

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any other questions

Congratulations Mr Tracy...finished in 3 hours 21 mins :thumb:

Excellent! Well done Mark. How much did you eventually raise?

:eek: 3:21 !!

Well done!

Now for a good long rest. :)

That's a great result. Well done Mark for your time and your fundraising:thumb:.

Congratulations Mr Tracy...finished in 3 hours 21 mins :thumb:

Holy Moly. That's a seriously good time. Congratulations, and well done on your supreme effort.

Peter

Congrats Mark!!! You did a great job!!

Hello Everyone

First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who has emailed, called and texted support. It really nice to get so much support. A bigger thank you to those who made the journey to the streets of London on Sunday to show their support, especially those who donned Morrissey t-shirts! Thank you. No Cowshed or KitKatMoz - Poor - But the biggest thank you to those who have sponsored me, I haven't made added it up yet but I'm still only just over half way from my £1000 target for the lads club - and it is for the charity that I sit typing this with sore legs.

I still can't believe the heat on the day - it was difficult to run in and would have been impossible to prepare for - after all most of my training has taken place in the dark!

I will put a more fuller account of the day with pictures etc on the blog in the next couple of days (and on this thred) but I just wanted to write a thank you and if you still haven't donated and wish to do so the just giving site is still up and running (unlike me) www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

My official time was - 3:21:48

I finished 2959th which sounds bad, but it was out of 35,800 people so in the top 10% I finished 2662th out of the men and 1396th in my age group (which included the winner Sammy Wanjiru)

My full results can be found here - http://results-2009.london-marathon.co.uk/index.php?lastname=walker&firstname=mark&club=&gender=&nation=&event_id=MAS&position=&split=FINISHNET&Submit=show+results+%3E%3E&a=d&o=s&start_no=43702&ostart_no=43702

Thank you again for your support.

Mark

Hello Everyone

First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who has emailed, called and texted support. It really nice to get so much support. A bigger thank you to those who made the journey to the streets of London on Sunday to show their support, especially those who donned Morrissey t-shirts! Thank you. No Cowshed or KitKatMoz - Poor - But the biggest thank you to those who have sponsored me, I haven't made added it up yet but I'm still only just over half way from my £1000 target for the lads club - and it is for the charity that I sit typing this with sore legs.

I still can't believe the heat on the day - it was difficult to run in and would have been impossible to prepare for - after all most of my training has taken place in the dark!

I will put a more fuller account of the day with pictures etc on the blog in the next couple of days (and on this thred) but I just wanted to write a thank you and if you still haven't donated and wish to do so the just giving site is still up and running (unlike me) www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

My official time was - 3:21:48

I finished 2959th which sounds bad, but it was out of 35,800 people so in the top 10% I finished 2662th out of the men and 1396th in my age group (which included the winner Sammy Wanjiru)

My full results can be found here - http://results-2009.london-marathon.co.uk/index.php?lastname=walker&firstname=mark&club=&gender=&nation=&event_id=MAS&position=&split=FINISHNET&Submit=show+results+%3E%3E&a=d&o=s&start_no=43702&ostart_no=43702

Thank you again for your support.

Mark

Hey Mark,
Congrats on a great run. That's a fantastic time.
I managed to get round but it was a real struggle and quite a lot of walking in the second half (as expected).
I now know why 5 weeks is generally not considered to be a long enough marathon training period!
I finished in a little under 4 hours which I'm happy with - just hope I haven't done any permanent damage to legs, hips, knees, feet etc.
Hope you are currently in less pain than me!

Hey Mark,
Congrats on a great run. That's a fantastic time.
I managed to get round but it was a real struggle and quite a lot of walking in the second half (as expected).
I now know why 5 weeks is generally not considered to be a long enough marathon training period!
I finished in a little under 4 hours which I'm happy with - just hope I haven't done any permanent damage to legs, hips, knees, feet etc.
Hope you are currently in less pain than me!

You should be proud - with limited training!

I got my carbo gels wrong. I'm not feeling too bad little DOMS but going for a swim this evening.

Bump - why can't this remain a sticky for a few more weeks?

Well done, Mark

Now, if you haven't already sponsored him...click on the link www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Dave

Bump - why can't this remain a sticky for a few more weeks?

Well done, Mark

Now, if you haven't already sponsored him...click on the link www.justgiving.com/boywithastitchladsclub

Dave

Thanks Dave that would be nice - I would still like to raise £500!! :eek:

I will be in Manchester this afternoon if anyone want to pay cash :D or buy me a cup of tea!