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I don't expect you thought I'd be back so soon. This is not about work but charity. I am running in this year's London Marathon and will be doing so on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society. I have had a mixed year and during it I was given help by a number of people and organisations. Now I am back on my feet, I would like to give something and this is my way of doing it. I think you'll agree that all charities are worthy, but I had to choose one and Alzheimer's is that one, but I can't remember why? Ho, ho - a little joke there. Seriously though, dementia is no laughing matter and it can strike anyone regardless of their lifestyle.
How I am sponsored is up to the individual: an amount regardless of what I do or with a caveat, such as time. My target is 3 hours 30 minutes based on my last half marathon time of just under 90 minutes. I think it's attainable as it works out at 8 minutes a mile with my half pace being 6.45 minutes a mile and I think I'll be disappointed if I don't make the time. Apart from suffering the pain of training and lack of a social life over the next three months, I will also be putting money in to the pot. So, I hope I can rely on the generosity of all and sundry to dig deep for a worthy cause. The link: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GarySullivan
Oh yes, Gary Sullivan is my real name!
