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I'm running the FLM for The Blue Cross Charity which look after and rehome unwanted cats and dogs ( and bigger animals as well).
Just wondering if anyone else had been given a goloden bond place with them.
Just wondering if anyone else had been given a goloden bond place with them.
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Good luck!
There must be something wrong with me - buying house's close to animal sacturies LOL
I remember the first marathon I ran (manchester) and at the 23 mile mark I was feeling a bit pooh and I saw a dog limping down the road, no collar, no mum or dad to look after him and it really spurred me on.
Some people don't like giving to animal charities as they don't consider them as worthwhile as Cancer and stuff but at the end of the day somebody has got to help the defenceless sweeties haven't they!!!
Sorry to go on, I'll get off my soap box now!
Thought it was worthwhile.
Have a butchers at www.themysterymachine.org - the tanks on there
Looked at website, pictures are fab, fish are so relaxing aren't they except when you have to clean them out I suppose!
Any pics of the dogs and cats would love to see them!
You going to get your new cat from the PDSA then? Make it run the FLM with you? Joking apart, are you allowed to have dogs join you half way round the course?? I remember my Dad always took our Springer Spaniel with him when he did the Wolverhampton Marathon?
There are some fab cat piccies at www.mycathatesyou.com - go to "P" and find Pajama - he could be your brother.
I don't think dogs are allowed but I can imagine that a good fit dog would be a super companion on training runs, can't have a dog either....mind you it's a good think cos I'd be as bad as you if given half the chance!
Jess (my springer) was a great running companion until last night where after 1.5 miles she buggered off home, and it took me 30 minutes to find her LOL
I'm in the marathon, but have not chosen a charity. My wife would love it if I ran for an animal related charity, so I'll check out Blue Cross - Thanks !!
Would be great if you do run for animals whatever the charity!
Well done!
I still think you're both odd though!! Pajama is the most frightening thing I've seen all year.
I agree about FLM people seem more keen to sponsor you for the well known races, I do a couple of marathons a year now but only do charity once a year as you can ask too much sometimes!
Would love to do the New York Marathon as well, but cant be bothered to spend loads of money to get there.
I think Mrs Keitho would like me to run for Blue Cross (or something similar), so in for a penny..........!!!
Plan is to do a new one in a different country every year but to do FLM as much as possible. Got guaranteed good for age place this year due to OK time last FLM so if I achieve my goal at FLM this year hope to get guaranteed entry for 2004.
New York is defo one on my list to do and could be bothered to spend loads of money to get there but can't fit the travelling in with family holidays and stuff.
Am off to Toronto in May where I'll take part in 10k whilst there unfortunately no halfs on during my stay!
Its also amazing how many people never receive your emails as well when you have a sponsorship event Keitho - sent a mail to about 150 friends and colleges, and two people said they would help :-(
Dublin is brill and the flights and accommodation are cheap. I met loadz of other forumites out there who are good pals now and we are running Milan together. The crowd support is OK not brill but the rest of it was cool.
I'm hoping for 3:18 at FLM and if I achieve that will go for sub 3:15 in Milan. What about you?
I have created one of those websites for the PDSA charity thing so people pledge directly on there I shall also go round with paper form too for those that don't trust the internet and debit/credit cards!
Keitho, very good tactic have done similar myself and I often wait until they are tired on a Friday eve and blag them by saying 50p or £1 mile that usually works, they are too lazy to work it out!
This is my first race Wolfy, Hoping just to be able to do 4hrs 20, but idealy would love to get inside 4hrs.
Cant wait - already dreaming about it (How sad am I!!)
If you need any support over the next couple of months in your preparation don't hesitate to ask!
Ps there will be a number of forumites meeting up pre and post FLM if you fancy it everyone is welcome to join us
Best wishes with the training, and see you at the start line.
Keitho, there is someone designing some caps and t shirts, and theres a thread posted on about page 3 in. I've already got me caps sorted - Chrimbo pressie off mrs Alci - Got Hot Tub Alci on the back and Denz on the front, but as the both of you will be in front of me maybe I should turn it around so you can see it over your shoulder LOL