British 10k
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Sunday, 06 July 08 - 03:16 PM (GMT) By Justin Dean in Running |
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No pictures yet 
, but today i completed the British 10k in 55 mins and 49secs 
. It's not a bad time, but it was crowded with 25,000 runners and a chaotic start. The British 10k was unlike last months BUPA run, as the runners are all grouped together in no particular order. Fast runners start with slow runners and this has a knock on effect all around the course with people bumping in to each other and jostling for position.
However, despite this, it was a realy fun day with a great route. There was patches of fantastic support out on the course and I have so far managed to raise £240 for SOS Children's Homes. Its a great cause and well worth donating money to, so if you haven't done so already you can always sponsor me by visiting my fundraising page.
Thanks to everyone who sponsored me this time, especially HTL . I will be running for the same charity again soon.
BUPA London 10k - I did it!
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Monday, 26 May 08 - 06:41 PM (GMT) By Justin Dean in Running |
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Today in London was wet and cold, but despite the weather I still managed to run the 10k. My time was 50m and 58s, not bad for my first attempt at a long distance run, but I feel I can do better in the future.
The weather kept many spectators away, but my family braved the elements to give me some well needed support. The whole event was very well organised and seemed to pass without a hitch. The run was wet and windy, and parts of the city felt like running through a ghost town, but with the occasional band and other runners egging you on it seemed relatively easy to keep up the pace and run a relatively decent time.
Thank you to all those that sponsored me. It's been great to have your support, and I'm happy that between us we will help Amnesty to make a difference for those less fortunate than ourselves. For a full list of those who sponsored me please see my Justgiving Webpage. I have (so far) raised £405, so I didn't quite make my target, but the website will stay up for at least another month, so if anyone else feels the urge, please feel free to sponsor me 
Special thanks also to Natasha Green, who has been helping me train. From the unfit blob I was 3 months ago to this! A great achievement for her! If anyone needs a professional, reliable and motivational personal trainer whose great fun to work with then please visit her website.
Today was a great experience and one that I hope to repeat again soon 
Running 10k for Amnesty International
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Wednesday, 16 April 08 - 02:48 PM (GMT) By Justin Dean in Running |
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On the 26th May I will be running in the BUPA 10k London run. I realise it doesn't sound far, but I haven't run a distance like this in 20 odd years, so for me it feels like a marathon. I am busy looking for sponsors and would be very grateful to any one that would consider sponsoring me.
I'm running for Amnesty International because they work for things that many of us take forgranted. It's the 21st century and governments all round the world continue to treat their people like their lives, thoughts and beliefs are completely meaningless. Amnesty stands up for individuals in tragic circumstances, and tries to change their government's views on human rights.
The upcoming Beijing Olympics have really hightened the worlds awareness of the Human Rights Situation in China and whilst it is so high on the press agenda Amnesty can do with every penny we can give them to help make a difference.
To sponsor me please visit my justgiving.com web page (click here). Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. If you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Thankyou for your support 
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