Redcar Half Marathon - To Save A Life...

JohnnyC26 · #1 9th Jul 12, 03:24 PM

Using this thread as a continuation of my post in the 'Newbie' forum...Here:
Utter Foolishness...(Noob)...

For those who read my story in the 'Intros' section you may already be aware, but for those who didn't here's a re-cap:

At the start of this year a hockey colleague of mine's Father was diagnosed with a very aggressive brain tumour. (Glioblastoma Grade IV). That stunned us all as he's a fit and active 40yr old who looks after himself well and is rarely ill. He’s currently receiving a mixture of radiotherapy and chemotherapy at James Cook University Hospital however the Oncology team are uncertain of how effective this treatment will be. Also due to where the tumour is situated he wont be able to receive any more 'conventional radiotherapy'. The only alternative option he has been given is to use a new radiotherapy treatment known as 'Cyber Knife' treatment which is more accurate. The problem being that this is not available on the NHS. Therefore, he has asked as many people as are willing to take part in the RHM to help raise £22,000 so that his Dad can undergo further treatment. Otherwise...well...you know...

We'd all really appreciate if you could take a look at the following link and, if at all possible, contribute, donate or pledge.

http://www.wiltonhc.co.uk/redcar-half-marathon/

Many Thanks!

JohnnyC26 · #2 9th Jul 12, 03:27 PM

Oh...And I am hoping to push myself to 7 miles tonight...Yikes!

JudyC · #3 9th Jul 12, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyC26

Oh...And I am hoping to push myself to 7 miles tonight...Yikes!

Maybe you are a lot fitter than you thought you were originally, but I'm a bit concerned you are increasing your mileage so quickly. It would be a shame if you got injured and it put you back, so take it easy.

JohnnyC26 · #4 9th Jul 12, 06:59 PM

8.1 miles! Im so chuffed! Was only meant to be 7 but felt great! Must be fitter than I thought! Pace isnt great, took me 1hr 20 but not bothered about that at all at the mo. So, so, SO chuffed!

Dansp88 · #5 9th Jul 12, 09:28 PM

Thats 9,53 min miles so thats not too bad!!

natt · #6 10th Jul 12, 07:16 AM

so take it easy.

JohnnyC26 · #7 10th Jul 12, 07:37 AM

Thanks all.
Yeah, I am going to take it easy for the next week or so. Think I was pushing myself so hard to get a bit of confidence and to find out just how far I was able to go. Am well chuffed with the results though so foot off the gas a little, stop worrying so much about the distance and start working on pace over a few shorter distances I think. Seems strange but I dont seem to struggle at all over the last few miles which is what I expected. Instead its the first two miles that seem to be the hardest for me.

JohnnyC26 · #8 10th Jul 12, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by heptaarch0603

but felt great! Must be fitter than I thought! Pace isnt great

Interesting yet rather baffling comment?

calibanzwei · #9 10th Jul 12, 03:55 PM

Ignore the Bot - it's actually part of one of your earlier comments.

JohnnyC26 · #10 12th Jul 12, 01:43 PM

Just thought I'd keep you all in the picture...After my 8 mile jaunt I decided that I'd have a few days off, as promised, so no running has gone on this week. I have however turned my attention to the fundraising side of things and I have just crossed the £1,000 mark!

JohnnyC26 · #11 12th Jul 12, 01:52 PM

Any donations welcomed by the way - HaHa
http://www.wiltonhc.co.uk/redcar-half-marathon/

JohnnyC26 · #12 23rd Jul 12, 08:41 AM

Managed 10 miles at the weekend. Well happy! Took me 1hr 45 though which is slow, approx 10 minute miles but that run wasn't about pace - Was more about proving to myself that I ccould do the distance so I can work on pace later. Pretty chuffed even though I am in agony now. HaHa