Ben G4 runs the London Marathon for MHF
Page creator: Ben Thapa
Event: Flora London Marathon 2007
Event Date: 22nd Apr 2007
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London 2006 - better times to follow?!
About my charity : Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is the UK's leading charity working in mental health and learning disabilities. With pioneering research and community projects it aims to improve the support available for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities.
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Fundraising target:  £4,000.00
My donations to date:  £ 3,524.70
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I'm back, hopefully faster and stronger in 2007, back running for the Mental Health Foundation again in this years London Marathon.

Firstly, thank you for all your support... It has been amazing in 2006 the level of support I have with my running, both in terms of sponsorship and good will.  Please can I ask you all to dig deep in your pockets once again, and support both myself and the Mental Health Foundation, a very worthwhile charity - www.mentalhealth.org.uk - I promise in return to train harder than ever in an attempt to beat last years time of 4 hours, 33 minutes and 33 seconds.

Remember, if you are a UK taxpayer, you can also claim gift aid on any charitable donations, making the MHF 28% more money at ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOURSELF! Please do that on the link where indicated.

Lots of love, and hope to see many more of you on the day - as well as at the local half marathons I have signed up for as practice -your support has been amazing.  At the moment these include:

Watford Half (Feb 4) Completed in 1hr 49min - and thank you to all of you who turned up to support me, was lovely to chat to a few of you!

Wokingham Half (Feb 11) 1:48 so getting quicker.  Thank you to Milly for the chocolate and the card - much enjoyed that evening.  You guys were incredible and a great motivation in getting to the end.  Thank you and was good to take time out after to have a good natter.

Great East Run (Feb 18) -1:43 but 1k less distance so roughly same pace as 1:48 but tougher course so I'm more pleased with this one.  And as I write on Monday, this is the first time I've felt I could run on a Monday so I'm feeling like I'm making good progress!  Thanks for coming Kerry - good to see you...

Eastbourne Half (Feb 25) 1:51 - eek a bit slower but I haven't been too well this week and also there was a mahussive hill at 3 miles which nearly finished me off.   Really pleased thou as this was a tough one and it was a big mental thing to get through it.  Hopefully with this weeks training it should all pay off again next week.  Thank you all for the presents! x

Berkhamsted Half (Mar 4) Get in - another personal best - 1:47 - all the training and the birthday drinks obviously paid off ;-) thanks to all who came - you are increasing by the week - and thanks for the challenge of beating 1:48 in return for sponsorship - I was happy to oblige... though there are some promised £10s yet to go up!!!!!!!!  Jon says thanks for his cards too - I've got loads off your guys so thank you. x

Duchy Marathon and 20 miler (March 11)  So I've just got back from the depths of Cornwall feeling a little deflated but then I realised I shouldn't... I did 20 miles in 3:10 -pleasing as a big step up from the half marathon - but they wouldn't give me an official finish  (or a medal) because I didn't cross the line, even though I was told that I could drop out at 20 miles and still finish!  I was too mentally gone at that point to think about the other 6.2 miles but 20 miles is a great step up and I'm really pleased.  What's a medal anyway between friends?!?!? A long, LONG way thou - hope to see some more of you at Silverstone next week... x

Silverstone Half (March 18) 1:44!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So finally dipped under 1:45...  thank you to all of you who have kept your promise to add a bonus fro this - for those of you that haven't...  Thank you for coming to watch in the wind, hail and general inclement weather...x

Liverpool Half (March 25) 1:48 dead - really good run and felt very strong at the end which has to be good.  Felling in better shape with each run so it bodes well...

South Coast Half (Apr 1) - SADLY I won't now be able to make it to Seaford on Sunday because of work commitments.  I know a few of you were planning to come so I can only apoplogise, but I have only just found out myself.  Look forward to seeing you at Belvoir and on the big day... x

Belvoir Half (Apr 8) - Would like to apologise - I woke up in the middle of the night with stomach cramps and sickness... think the last few days has taken it out of me more than I realised...!  I didn't make it as a result... would like to apologise to everyone who came expecting to see me -  I promise I will \make some time to see you another time...  I feel pretty fragile... but I'm sure it will pass in time for me to do the final touches to my marathon training! thank you for your continued support x x

Finally - can I ask you all for any good ideas for sponsorship. I have written off to several papers and radio stations requesting sponsorship etc... but any clever ideas you have would always come in handy, resourceful as you always seem to be.  Also putting this address on sigs on emails and on site forums etc would be a major boost.

I am arranging an auction of promises...  look out for some cool things to buy to raise money!  If you have anything to donate please be in touch on www.myspace.com/benthapa

Hope to see some of you there on the day!

Lots of love,

Ben x
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Elaine 03/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 well done and keep fundraising. lots of love xx 
Heidi Stevens 01/05/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Congratulations on completeing the marathon - you did brilliantly! xxx 
AdDa 28/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 What an amazing effort Ben. So proud of you. 
Kirsty McGregor 26/04/2007 £35.00 £9.87 payment for Wayne Rooney memorabilia on ebaY 
Pocket Dingo 26/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Keep on running, Ben, it's brilliant work for a great charity! Your fans' love goes with you! 
kbw 25/04/2007 £353.00 £99.56 payment for bolton wanderers meet and greet on ebay 
Lizzy and Rina 24/04/2007 £26.00 n/a Well done you! 
Jacqueline Franks 24/04/2007 £71.50 £20.17 Hi Ben money for shoes won on Ebay and extra for completing the marathon. You are my hero. 
CathyK 23/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Ben - amazing time for the conditions and your illness at the time. Love Cathy XXXX 
Echo (G4-online) 23/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Ben - keep up the good work!!  
Wenders 22/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Ben! You must be chuffed - you've put your heart and soul into this! 
Janice Hurst 22/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done that man! you deserve an extra tenner - you DID it! :-)) Love Janice xx 
eileen and Hayley 22/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 youve done so well today Ben lots of lovex 
George & Sara 22/04/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Watching to see if we spot you on telly! Good work, mate. And cheers to the spectacular cause. x 
Trolleydolly 21/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben! Enjoy the day and celebrate like mad when its all over!! Love Trolley xxx 
Miriam Dix 21/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Ben, enjoy yourself and let me know how you get on xx 
AdDa 21/04/2007 £56.50 £15.94 Good luck tomorrow Ben xx 
JaquiF 20/04/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Hi Ben, this is money for a DVD Joanne did for me. Hope to see you Sunday. Good Luck. 
TheOriginalPrincipessa 20/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Hoping the weather's not TOO lovely for you - will look out for you & cheer you on! 
The Durrants 20/04/2007 £50.00 n/a All the best, run like the wind!! 
Kate Wheeler - Tiger Aspect Productions 19/04/2007 £1,000.00 n/a Winning donation from Take it or leave it. Good Luck on Sunday 
anonymous 19/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
Ruth (Newlife) 19/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Just keep those nifty swifty feet going Ben. Good Luck. Hope you get a brilliant time.  
Marian 18/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Ben, whatever time you make will be fantastic! Rather you than me!! XX 
REA LAWRENSON 18/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 I feel so proud that my friend can achieve this - good luck.Love you x 
CathyK 18/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck for Sunday Ben and 'go like the wind' ! 
Kayleigh 17/04/2007 £20.00 n/a Goodluck Mr. x 
Catherine Staples 16/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Because I insulted your shoes. I now feel guilty. Please do well. 
Jacqueline Franks (JaquiF) 16/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Hi Ben hope to see you at the marathon. Extra £10 if I do. YOU ARE MY HERO! 
Jill & Adrian 14/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben. We're sure you will do brilliantly. 
Andrea Misquitta 12/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben. I'm sure u will beat last years time. Andrea xxx 
philip peters 10/04/2007 £2.00 £0.56 Hi Ben. Have a good run and raise lots of money for MHF. Philip. 
carol 06/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 good luck look forward to seing you in Scarborough on the 30th may xx 
Eriko 06/04/2007 £10.00 n/a Ben, Good Luck!! Ganbare!( in Japanese) 
Kirsty 05/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well at least the bad news today reminded me to sponsor you! 
Amy K 04/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Ben, you will be fantastic!! x 
Ayesha 02/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben x 
Modaisy 02/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 As promised another donation for you Ben you are doing so well, keep going, lots of love.  
CharleneP 01/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Ben! You show em how its done!! ;o)Luv Char xxxxxxxx 
susan elkin 01/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 i wish you all the best for your run i know youll do well ben 
Stephie 31/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Here you go every penny counts and all that 
Callum 25/03/2007 £2.00 n/a To Ben, Hope you liked the Card, your dead good, See you soon, Callum 
Jacqueline Franks 25/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 My hat may be safe this time! YOU ARE MY HERO xxxxxx 
colabuzz 24/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Hi Ben - we're so proud of you. Looking forward to seeing you in Liverpool tomorrow. Julie xx 
Christine 23/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck for the London Marathon, love and best wishes, Christine (Carol Comp.2006)xxxx 
Steph 23/03/2007 £10.00 n/a Good Luck Mr Ben :) 
Anita 22/03/2007 £120.00 £33.85 You’re an all-rounder Ben, run for it! Love Anita x 
victoria20 21/03/2007 £20.00 n/a good luck x 
Jill 18/03/2007 £10.00 n/a Another great run Ben - well done!! You deserve this extra tenner! Loadsa Love Milly & Jill xx 
Jacqueline Franks (JaquiF) 18/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Hi Ben another £10 for doing so well today in such bad weather. YOU ARE MY HERO 
Marian 18/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Now you are just showing off!! Well done Ben XX 
Mags 18/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 1.44 indeed! - If you want more then it will have to be sub 1.30 next! ;-) 
Janice 18/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 I hear you broke the 1:45 barrier! Bravo! really proud of you - here's your bonus winnings :-)) 
jen (likes raisons on her pizza!) 17/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck. Ill try and get down to watch you.xx 
rosegarden 16/03/2007 £50.00 £14.10 i respect you very much, your family must be very proud of you. 
Marian 12/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 I think your wonderful efforts in Cornwall deserves another donation. Well done!XXX 
Vicki Thornton 12/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Ben! Sorry I'm so late in donating. DON'T be downhearted you are AMAZING! Keep running! 
Karen (Jons Angel) 11/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben!  
Vicky Wilson 10/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Ben - you're mad. But it's ALL good. lots of love Vicky x 
mo & carol 08/03/2007 £20.00 n/a Good Luck Ben,will be there to cheer you on,Love Mo & Carol xx 
Janice's team in Glasgow 08/03/2007 £21.70 n/a Contents of the swear box courtesy of Allan, Isabel, Susan, Russell and me (it was a bad month!:-)) 
Bec 06/03/2007 £12.00 £3.38 Heard you only needed another £12.00 to make the 1k mark! 
Kay 06/03/2007 £12.00 £3.38 Here it to make up to grand total. Keep running Ben all the way to NY. We are all behind you! 
PAM 06/03/2007 £10.00 n/a "well done, tenner as promised for winning the challenge, good luck with the rest of them Pamxxx"  
Jan4G4 05/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Another £10 as promised Ben. Well done. Lovely to see you yesterday. Keep running! love Jan x 
Janice Hurst 04/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 well done Ben! here is the promised tenner - don't forget the 1:45 bonus - Go Lad! :-) Love Janice x 
Mags 04/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 You won the challenge - your going to have to do sub 1.45hrs to get any more! Luv you loads - mwah 
Milly 04/03/2007 £10.00 n/a Here's what we owe you for your wicked time today!! Keep it up!! You'll be fab!! Love ya loads xxx 
Jill 04/03/2007 £10.00 n/a WELL DONE WITH BERKHAMSTED TIME!!! KEEP ON RUNNING! LOADSA LUV XXX 
Soo 04/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 well done on todays challenge....I'm still soaking wet!!!!!! loads of love xxxx 
Marian 04/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 £10 as promised, you won the challange today! Well done on a great run at Berkhamsted. XX 
aine 04/03/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Run Forest.....RUN!! Hehe...Good luck! 
Jacqueline Franks 02/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 As it is your birthday I will give you another £20.00 as YOU ARE MY HERO xxxxx 
*Hannah* 02/03/2007 £5.00 n/a Good luck Ben (and happy birthday for today) we're with you until the end CYA IN MAY BABY!!! 
Tiger 02/03/2007 £20.00 n/a Good for you Ben - Raise the profile for Mental Health 
Anita's parents 02/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Ben and Happy Birthday, best wishes from Anita’s parents. 
Anita 02/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Run Beautiful One…shine like the star you are. Happy Birthday Ben, lots of love Anita x 
Tracy (tracyG4) 27/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Ben, I hope you beat your best time and raise lots of money!! 
Candice 25/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck and Best Wishes xxx 
Joanne (g4online) 25/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben 
Chris M 25/02/2007 £10.00 n/a Good luck!! 
kymmie 23/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Ben Good luck! I know you can do it! your one amazing person xxxxxxx Love ya loads 
Kitty 21/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 BEST of luck!x 
Jacqueline Franks 21/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Another £20 for my Hero. You are doing really well. XXXX 
Kelly 19/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Ben - Hope to see you at the NYC marathon :o) 
Kate 19/02/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Va Va Voom 
Jackie 18/02/2007 £5.00 n/a God speed Ben. xx 
Margaret 18/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 May the G4ce be with you!! 
Geana McPike 17/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Wendys Mum 
E.J. 16/02/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck Ben! (See you on May 24th in Brighton.) I know you can do it! 
Michelle 14/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Get in there!!! You go Ben and do your best - we are all behind you! Love from G4 Online xxxxx 
Soo 13/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done sweetie, you did great at Wokingham, how can someone look so great after running that far  
Pippa Norman 13/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck-what you're doing is fantastic will be thinking of you on the day! 
Norma (Wise Owl) 13/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ben. Keep on running! 
Gemma 13/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Ben! Hope you manage to raise lots of cash xxx 
Milly 12/02/2007 £10.00 n/a Good luck bubby,you'll be amazing!Glad you liked the choccie n card!Big cuddles, loadsa love xXxXx 
J4G4 12/02/2007 £10.00 n/a Well done with Wokingham! Keep going - you'll be great! Love, Jill xx 
Jacqueline Franks 11/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Hi Ben, Well done with Watford, wish I could have been there. You are my Hero and good luck. 
Wenders 10/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Ben!! Hope you bet your personal best!! :-) 
Gemma 07/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! Lets see those lovely knees going! x 
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