***UPDATE*** Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes, 34 seconds...

***UPDATE*** Yesterday (4th September!) , I developed a twingeing pain running up and down my calf and foot, which gave me the severe heebie jeebies about doing this run...But my first half marathon got done! All 13 miles of it. The spectators along the way were fantastic: their encouragement, high-fiving, water-supplying and water-hosing, and endless supply of fruit and sweeties gave most runners the will to carry on.

The game plan was to keep a slow and steady pace and not to collapse or vomit in front of the race photographers, and I stuck to it to make it to the finish line in 2 hours-something (apparently you can find out runner times in the Sun, but... if you don't want to do that...check this page for an update)

Thanks to all those who have donated so far, you've been really generous. And if you're still to donate, there is still time!

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I may have survived a couple of 10ks, but may have bitten off more than I can chew with a half marathon. Objective: get through this and avoid (permanent) injury...

I am nevertheless determined to complete this run because I am passionate about raising money for two charities* who make a massive difference to asylum seeker and refugee communities. One of these charities is Refugee Survival Trust. Through my work, I am in regular contact with RST, who provide one-off emergency financial assistance for asylum seekers and refugees who may otherwise face destitution, and increasingly for some, street homelessness. They are actively involved in gathering evidence on behalf of this vulnerable group of people to influence procedures at government level. Please visit their site: www.rst.org.uk

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’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’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

*email me for info on the other charity