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$1,537

raised of $1,300 target from 44 people

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Dan runs the London Marathon by mistake
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About

SHORT VERSION: I love running. BUT NOT THIS FAR (asthmatic 51 yr old!). So why not keep me going though my training and the day by helping me collect money for this really worthy frontline charity.

LONGER VERSION: Lets talk running. I love running, I love running fast and you know, getting injured, being 51 and all. I have done several half marathons but, as a friend said: When I'm done I can barely run another step! And I had none planned cos, well, see the bit about getting injured!

So, lets talk the London Marathon. What happen?.

I got an email from my running club telling me I had won a place in a raffle. I checked it wasn't a carefully targeted scam. Then, I thought: I can't do this! Well, why not? You've got 3 months. And loads of folk really want to get a place. So here I am...

Let's talk About Shadwell Outdoor Activity Centre.

The place has been an inspiration to me since I first learnt to kayak. The Shadwell way, the kids, the joy and learning the place brings in a super deprived part of London. I've learnt so much in my interactions. Please help me raise money so this place can keep on inspiring and supporting outdoor activities and leadership in young people.

Timeline

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    its 6am. I'm eating bananas and getting my running gear on

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    Thanks to all donors. I really appreciate all and any you can give!

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    What a journey! Ran my last long run today. 33KM. Such a leap from struggling with 5km runs and injury in November!

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    And I need to shout out to all the folks who have helped me hit my target. It means its time for a larger one!

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    I was totally broke after last weeks run and skipped this week's intervals session. I ran a 32 km training run today... tired now!

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    24 km run this weekend and boy, can I feel it. Not sure where training goes from here but getting to 40+km is going to be tough!

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    Ran a practise half marathon last weekend in preparation for this weekend's run: The Baldock Beast

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    2 sets of Intervals down and a visit to the physio as the right leg was nae happy. Still a lot to learn, but I'm looking forward to the weekend's 19km long run

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    I completed week one with a 18k run on Friday and my first attempt at intervals . My training week looks to have a rhythm of a Tempo run, Intervals, a loooong run and 2 pilates sessions. Hopefully still room for a bit of yoga

  • Dan Abel posted an update

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    I completed week one with a 18k run on Friday and my first attempt at intervals .

  • Dan Abel created this fundraiser

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