Hi All

I have unfortunately failed to overcome an unexpected hurdle in my quest to complete this years London Marathon for Sparks - Childrens Medical Charity.

With huge regret I have been forced to withdraw from the race this year as I have failed to overcome a virus which has laid me up for the last month. I am on a second round of antibiotics and have to revisit the doctor again for some blood tests on Friday ! And this after completing pretty much all my training over the last 4 months that culminated in 2 runs of over 20 miles.

I am obviously hugely dissapointed but have been guaranteed a place to run by Sparks in next years London Marathon and I have even booked myself into the Loch Ness Marathon later in the year too. I'm even vowing to pick up on my training and finally complete a marathon as soon as I am recovered.

I appreciate all of the support you have offered me and if you are happy to keep your sponsorship pledge with me I promise to complete the mission with a slight delay and deliver on my pledge to help Sparks.

And if any of you fancy joining me at either Loch Ness or next years London - then please let me know!

Paul

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