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2 Marathons in 2 Weeks

Vee Uye is raising money for Freedom from Torture
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Greater Manchester Marathon 2012 · 29 April 2012 ·

Torture tries to destroy lives. We won't let it. We stand with survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together.

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Updated on Apr 30th 2012 at 10:29 AM from the JustGiving API

2 marathons in 2 weeks...Done! Second one faster than the 1st and a PB of 3:47:21. Thanks everyone!

<p class="iphone-update">Updated on Apr 18th 2012 at 5:58 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>One down, one to go! Brighton marathon complete in 3:51:09. Full race report <a href="http://bit.ly/IkKvYl">HERE</a>.</p> <p>For the low down on the whys and what fors, check out <a href="http://branching-dialogue.com/2012/02/23/on-a-serious-note-freedom-from-torture-guest-blog/">my guestblog for Freedom from Torture</a>. And thanks for stopping by :)</p> <p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p> <p>Even though in this age multi-day marathoning is becoming increasingly common, I can assure you, running a marathon will never be an easy task for me. And running two marathons in two weeks is borderline insane. But I think I can do it, with enough training and the right mindset. More importantly, I think I can use the achievement to raise funds for a thoroughly deserving charity, <a href="http://www.freedomfromtorture.org/">Freedom From Torture</a> and one which, for personal reasons, is close to my heart.</p> <p>So dig deep and I promise that, barring severe injury, in April 2012, I will complete the <a href="http://brightonmarathon.co.uk/">Brighton Marathon</a> and the <a href="http://www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/">Greater Manchester Marathon</a>. I'm not promising any world records or even personal bests, but I am promising completion. Whatever it takes.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Vee</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dates:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Brighton Marathon</strong>. 15th April, 2012.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Greater Manchester Marathon</strong>. Sunday 29th April, 2012.<span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;">te</span></span></p> <p>..................</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>

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