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I thought I'd start a new thread to make what I am doing more evident.

On the 6th July myself and 22,999 other people will be running 10km for fun and various charities at the www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk in London. It's not going to be fun for me.... as I don't think running 6.25miles can ever be described as fun.

I've decided to support The British Heart Foundation www.bhf.org.uk as my mum had a heart attack recently – thankfully she has made a full recovery, in part, due to the knowledge of her condition and the expertise of hospital staff. I hope more people will be able to benefit in the future.

Weighing 14.5 stone I am not a natural runner, it's a fair old mass to propel for that distance. I have only ever managed 10km once in my life and that was the other day taking me 58mins 08secs. I found at the 5km mark my legs got over the extreme burning sensation into what can only be described as a sort of numb automatic rhythmic movement.......

Over the past 2 months training, I've covered approximately 50 miles, compared to the past 12 years of approximately 0 miles I think that is an achievement in itself. It's been pretty tough to be honest, lots of aches and pains, torn muscles etc

Anything you are happy to give will be appreciated and will help me stay motivated to cross the finish line on the day.

http://www.justgiving.com/alexdrake

1. Bibo £10 paid
2. Tiny £10 pledged
3. WRX_Dazza £10 donating online

Please pass this message on as I'd love to be able to hit my target of £625 before the big day.

Thanks for reading this and for your support.

WRX_Dazza

1. Bibo £10 paid
2. Tiny £10 pledged
3. WRX_Dazza £10 paid online

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Darren, thanks so much mate

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10 days to go and my knee is not that great over did it on my last run (Monday).

Sure it'll be fine come the big day.... anyone else like to offer some financial motivation

BHF Main events site - Alex Drake's british 10km london run

current amount raised £354.50 (57% of target)

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Thought I'd give this a little bump, less than a week to go....

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I'm really grateful for any and all the sponsorship I have received to date but your donation has stunned me mate, thank you sooooo much.

I'm really looking forward to Sunday, training has been going really well over the last 3+ months, I've lost approx. a stone and am looking more toned than I have done in more years than I care to remember.

If I was lacking motivation before I'm certainly not any longer.

I am gob smacked mate!

kin quick

iTrader: (2)

No problem Alex, it's an amazing achievement for someone to do this and it's a well worthy cause your running for!!

Good luck Alex, I'm sure you will do really well mate


PS...........mines a Carling

WRX_Dazza

Edited for realism.....

Ross, if you are feeling charitable..........

Well done Alex, keep up the training!!!

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Thanks again Ross you've taken me up to a massive £504.50 (81% of target).

Definately buy you a beer some time

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A little update and a pic of me on the day here;

BHF Main events site - Alex Drake's british 10km london run

WRX_Dazza

well done alex.....

time i got my trainers out the box, now!!!

kin quick

iTrader: (2)

Well done mate, mucho respecto

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Thanks guys

Tiny

Apoligies for the delay Well done

Just paid my Tenner via JG