Doing a 10k charity run

[holyroller]

I decided as a way to motivate myself into getting fitter and also raise some money for a good cause that I would run the Bristol 10k. I am trying to raise money for MacMillan, which is a cancer support charity.

Feel free to post here if you want to offer me encouragement and support or you want to sponsor me, I have a justgiving.com page here http://www.justgiving.com/Adrian-Allen.

Also I will be posting updates on my twitter page about my progress.

Not sure how I will do to be honest, have a lot of work to do before race next month and haven't done anything like this before.

Thanks for taking the time to read this

 

[NPQueen]

YOU CAN DO IT!! Do you accept NP$ donations?

 

[holyroller]

YOU CAN DO IT!! Do you accept NP$ donations?

Yes, any donations are much appreciated

 

[Corey]

ONYA

Cheers
Corey

 

[PlusNames]

Thats great man I do 10 k on the stationary bike at the gym everyday but don't think I'd be able to run it :P

You need a big fat NP logo on your shirt when you're running Just donated a few $NP.

Good luck and let's go for first place! :D

 

[namenut]

Hey buddy I was just about to donate but I wont get the "gift aid"
because I'm in the States. Would it be better if I sent you the
funds and you donate it to realize the 25% tax inclusion from
"gift aid"?

NN

 

[holyroller]

Hey buddy I was just about to donate but I wont get the "gift aid"
because I'm in the States. Would it be better if I sent you the
funds and you donate it to realize the 25% tax inclusion from
"gift aid"?

NN

Thanks Namenut, didn't see this post until today, will send you a PM

 

[namenut]

Yay .... need your PayPal addy. I'm sure I already have it some place but want to be sure.

NN

@ NPQ .... diggin the sig. Your Rock girl!

 

[MCDomains]

10k - that ain't easy! GOOD LUCK - NP is behind you 110%!

 

[holyroller]

10k - that ain't easy! GOOD LUCK - NP is behind you 110%!

Thanks MCDomains

Managed my first attempt at a 10k run over weekend. Finished in 54 mins. Hoping to get under 50 mins for the race.

 

[NPQueen]

@ namenut... thanks!!

 

[holyroller]

Completed 10k Run yesterday, in a time of 0:49:39 beating my 54 minutes practice run

Finished in position 2409 out of over 11,200 runners, which I am pretty pleased with as it was my first time and I was running injured.

You can search my name 'Adrian Allen' here - http://www.runbristol.com/searchresults.aspx to see my result.

And if you want to sponsor me you can still it at www.justgiving.com/adrian-allen or my np$ or any other method you want Would love to get a bit more than I have already for McMillian (Cancer support charity).

Thanks for everyones support.

 

[namenut]

Awesome!

Thats great. I am impressed. I wish I could run a 10K.

 

[decent]

Best of luck dude...good work!

 

[fried-chicken]

hey man well done, I'm planning on doing something similar. I weigh in a close to 21st (294 pounds) so giving my-self some time to do it in ( a year ). even setting up a blog www.chunky.me haha.

any ways well done.

going to donate shortly!

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donation sent>>>>>>>>> : )well done!!

 

[holyroller]

hey man well done, I'm planning on doing something similar. I weigh in a close to 21st (294 pounds) so giving my-self some time to do it in ( a year ). even setting up a blog www.chunky.me haha.

any ways well done.

going to donate shortly!

donation sent>>>>>>>>> : )well done!!

Thanks loads and good luck with trying something similar - its well worth doing as there is a great atmosphere at these events and they can be lots of fun

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Awesome!

Thats great. I am impressed. I wish I could run a 10K.

Thanks, I was pleased as it was my first ever 10k race, so no idea how I would do

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Best of luck dude...good work!

Thanks

 

[kev]

Good to see another NP member running for charity :tu:

If you guys want to read about why I'm running the Edinburgh Marathon, have a wee nosey here :tu:

http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/709639-i-d-like-tell-you-story.html

Good luck in your run Holyroller!

 

[holyroller]

Good to see another NP member running for charity :tu:

If you guys want to read about why I'm running the Edinburgh Marathon, have a wee nosey here :tu:

http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/709639-i-d-like-tell-you-story.html

Good luck in your run Holyroller!

I completed the run on Sunday just past, not anywhere close to the distance of your run though. Considering doing a half marathon later in the year with my sister though.

Have read you story, very moving :hearts: Good luck on your run.