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Oh dear, here we go again!  It's time to hit the road again with the fabulous prospect of running not one, but two marathons this year in aid of a great cause, Send A Cow.  Having not run since the London marathon in April 2010 (yes, it was that rewarding on the body!), I am ready again to literally pound the streets.  Hard to believe, I know, that such a primed athlete like me needs to train, but I am determined to give it my all.

I will be running the Edinburgh marthon in May 2011 and then the Dingle marathon in South West Ireland in September 2011. 

 

Send A Cow really is a great cause and is linked with Heifer International.  Please, please, dig as deep as you can - this is very close to my heart and will mean so much to so many.  Look at it like this - the money you give is merely a payment for not having to run two marathons!  Or if you like, you could join me - 5.30am tomorrow morning for training!

I will keep the page updated as I progress

 

Many thanks

Ian

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE AMAZING PEOPLE IN THE OFFICE WHO HELPED TO RAISE AN AMAZING £327.50 BY ORGANISING A CAKE SALE.  SIMPLY FANTASTIC EFFORT.

Update, 22nd May 2011

One down, one to go.  I completed the Edinburgh marathon in 4hrs36mins.  Up to mile 18, I was heading for under 4 hours, but then I had to suddenly pull up as my left knee decided to stop working.  It was so painful, I didn't know how I was going to complete the 8 miles to the finish.  I had no choice but to regularly combine stopping, stretching, walking and running very slowly!  This has not been the easiest experience as 4 weeks before the race, my training was cut to a minimum due to a different leg injury.  Race day was a mixture of sun, driving rain and strong winds.

However, it's done and a great feeling knowing that the generous donations are making a real difference to others.  Thank you so much.

 

Update 5th September 2011

It's done!!!  I finished the Dingle marathon in 4hrs 54 mins.  What a beautiful route, although this is not a marathon for those who like the flat!  Numerous hills, with a real killer at mile 21, make this a challenging run, although the views and lovely people help you through the pain.  Thank you to all who have donated, you've made a real difference to many.