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Well, i have my place in this years Great Manchester Run, my first ever running race! Something told me that it was time to do something and do something for a good cause. So what better way to raise money for charity and get fit at the same time as to take part in the Great Manchester Run. myself and my brother are taking part on behalf of the Childrens Society, a charity which our family has supported for many years. I'm based in Macclesfield, so if there are any fellow bloggers up here in leafy cheshire who fancy joining forces and doing some training together in preparation for the race, contact me and we can plan to do some training up until before the race. I am hoping that this is the start of more participation in such races with the ultimate aim of completing a marathon in the future!
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GMR 08

Hello fellow Bloggers

 

Time seems to have flown since i last posted just after spending ages trying to register on the GMR website on the opening day for applications!
Training is going good with plenty of runs in all weathers either in Macc or down in Wales at weekends.  Still not come across any fellow GMR runners in Macc, so if you are out there and fancy doing some training for the big day then get in contact, its good to run with someone else for a change, rather than just the ipod!

I have decided that i am going to run to raise money for a our local church towards their appeal to repair the church spire that is in need ot some TLC to prevent it eventually crumbling away!  So far i have raised not far off £500, but my aim is £1000, so a way to go!

Good luck with the continued training and i don't know about you guys out there but i cant wait for race day!

Keep on running!

 

Matt :-)

 

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Well done on raising money for the church i hope you reach your target.
keep up the training and the blogging.
Mick

posted by Mick_6 premium member on 16 March 2008 9:11a.m.

Hey Matt, glad it's going so well, sounds like you will be well on for a good time come the big day.

posted by ange_h on 16 March 2008 12:28p.m.

Sounds like you're doing a great job training and fundraising!! Keep up the great work and happy running! :-)

posted by pam_and_chris on 16 March 2008 8:27p.m.

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