Give That Man A Medal (and then a kebab)
A few weeks ago on this very blog I broke some disappointing news about my friend and colleague Gareth Hydes. He had, I discovered, decided to cut back on the pies and pinot noir so that he could train for the London Marathon.
I'm happy to report that his period of self-denial is at an end and he plans to rejoin the ranks of the chronically unhealthy just as soon as he can persuade his legs to carry him to the kebab shop.
Oh...and he also completed the Marathon (his first ever) in a time of 4 hrs and 27 minutes and and raised £2347 for BBC Children in Need. Apparently some of that cash came from blog readers who completely missed the point of my original entry.
Gareth can be quoted as saying: "Just wanted to say a massive "thank you" for all your support and generosity which helped me round the London Marathon course yesterday.
I managed the route in 4hr 27 mins - with no after effects except a couple of very stiff legs this morning! It was a terrific day, and thank you to everybody who turned up to support."
Let's hope he doesn't plan to run in New York.
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Well done Gareth. Sorry for being one of those on the blog who missed the point JZ!
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Well done Gareth! I beat you by three minutes on time but about £2000 short on doing my bit for charity!
It was my first one and only just recovered mind...my marathon buddy was in the pub by 5 "fuelling up on carbs" as he put it. Don't know how he does it - I only just surfaced.
Paul
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