V-Flyer

So like a mad fool, I signed up to run the London Marathon last year. Like a lucky fool, I got a place. Like a stupid fool, I didn't decline it. Like a vain fool, I started training. Like a pained fool I strained a calf muscle. Like a sensible fool, I stopped trainig to recover. Like a helped fool my training has been going OK since.
In summary, I am due to run the London marathon on April 22nd, raising funds for Little Havens hospice, which is a place that helps to care for my elder daughter, about whom I have written elsewhere on this forum.
If anyone would like to sponsor me, you can do so at http://www.justgiving.com/chrisparker26.
If you want to read my training blog, you can here.
Are any other V-Flyers running London this year?

Good luck to you!!

A few years back I was a volunteer massage therapist for the NSPCC team, we were very popular! Have a great run ... look after yourself and get some good products to help sooth your muscles after the run and on the morning after!

Mat xxx

Originally posted by csparker
Are any other V-Flyers running London this year?

I would but the Flora London Marathon people do not allow direct entries by Americans. You have to enter via some company in Boston. Bullsh*t. Anyone of any nationality can enter the Marine Corps or ING New York City marathons....

Thanks to you all - training still going well.

I completed the marathon in 4hrs, 54minutes, 55 seconds. Time was about half an hour slower than I had hoped for, but given the weather and what I saw out on the road, I am pleased to have got round in a credible time.

Thanks to all my sponsors and supporters, especially the V-Flyers who I only know via this forum. I have over six grand on Just Giving now. I am over the moon.

Well done - I only know one other person who ran; he was limping on monday;)

VS.

Well done - over the moon you deserve to be.

Paul

Well done on smashing through your fund-raising target and big congrats on completing the run in under 5hours!! Hope your starting to recover and your muscles are beginning to forgive you.

Mat