It's nearly here...

This will be my last posting before the race. I want to thank you for your support, and I hope that you will remember the happy go-lucky, beautiful, care free individual I was, rather than the pain-ridden, blister soled, sweat bucket that you may see next week. Though similar to the guy on the right, I may be running long in to the night...

I also want to thank everyone who has sponsored me so far, it's been fantastic. However, there are many people who still haven't sponsored me. If you haven't yet found the time to do it, PLEASE do so today. I would love to hit my target over this weekend before the race on Monday. Just click on the link below or to the right, fill out a couple of details; it's that simple. Or if you want to sponsor me in person, please get in touch asap.

Run strong!*

Dave

http://www.justgiving.com/thebigbelfastrun

(*Apologies for the cheeseyness of that last comment, I couldn't help myself)

Two weeks to go...

We are now two weeks away from the Big Belfast Run.

I'm not going to lie to you, I am concerned.

Not that I will fail this challenge horribly; not that I face permanent ligament damage; not that I may not be able to walk for a week; nor even the fear of my bum and thighs being chafed raw.

No, I'm more concerned that I'm not going to reach my target sponsorship! So please sponsor me today! It's for a fantastic cause, and it's the only reason I'm persevering with this!

Some progress!

So I haven't been on for awhile, but have been running quite a bit! Doing 3.5miles regularly, and on Saturday just past, I did 8.7miles (albeit with some stops, a bottle of lucozade and handfuls of jelly babies!).

Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me so far, but with only 3 weeks until the marathon, I need more people to get on board! Check out the JustGiving link to the right.

Thanks!

The Big Belfast Run

It's now 9 months since I completed my Big Cycle, and it still seems like only yesterday. Over 400 miles within 5 days, from the south to the north. With your support together we were able to raise over £1,800 to go to two projects in Uganda and Zambia! An amazing total you'll agree.

Following the cycle last year I got married, and whilst adjusting to the many changes that married life brings, the change from lean mean cycling machine, to contented couch potato has been quite dramatic. So the thought of completing any charity event, other than marathon XBox sessions, has been few and far between.

However, that was until my friend Annalisa was telling me more about Oasis Village Trust. This is a charity working in Ndola, Zambia, and is ran by Ziso & Nicki Moyo. Nicki is from here, and they are currently involved with an amazing project to house up to 60 orphans. The project is fantastic, and you can go on their website and read more about what they have been involved in. So as a result, I have taken on another challenge. I am going to run the Belfast City Marathon. Yes, the full thing. 26.4miles of pain, tears and sweat. Some might not think this is such a difficult task, but given how I could barely run the length of myself 6 weeks ago, it's really quite a challenge!

I am actually more anxious about the Big Run than I was over the Big Cycle. Aside from the inevitable comments about my insanity and stomach size, I would really appreciate it if you would kindly support me in this challenge as you all did so generously last year. Together we can play a small part in creating a future for children and young people in Zambia.

You can sponsor me by clicking on the Justgiving link to the right of the page.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, training advice, or just want to let me know you're laughing at me!

Yours gratefully,

Dave

JustGiving now active!

You can now sponsor me online via JustGiving. See the box to the right!