Wolverhampton Marathon and Half Marathon 6th September 2009

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As many of you may know,  two years ago, my Brother, Clive Kettle, died of a stroke at his home in Portugal. He was 62 years old.    Every year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Of all people who suffer from a stroke, about a third are likely to die within the first 10 days, about a third are likely to make a recovery within one month and about a third are likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation. Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other medical condition. A quarter of a million people are living with long-term disability as a result of stroke in the UK.

So on Sunday 6th September 2009 I will be running in the Wolverhampton Marathon in aid of the Stroke Association - I have never run a Marathon before and hope that I can complete the course - ( I ran the Birmingham Half-marathon in October last year in aid of Cancer Research UK - we'll have to see how twice the distance feels! )  I have trained since March, interupted by an annoying calf strain, so it's fingers crossed that my aching muscles  & bones will carry me through ;  This is a Charity which means a lot to me personally so please donate what you can. This site will be open until 6th December to receive donations.

Best Wishes

Dave

 

7th September 2009 -  I completed the Wolverhampton Marathon yesterday in a time of 4hrs, 22mins and 33secs.  (9th in my category - Males over 55) Thanks to all those who turned up at the park to support me – a very welcome picnic! Weigh-in this morning showed that I have lost 5lbs (and I have been eating and drinking solid since the run)  

Thanks everyone

Dave