London Marathon - PPRuNe Fund Sponsorship Opportunity!

[Blindside]

Hello All

I am running in the London Marathon on Sunday 14th April. No easy task, particularly as I’m not built for speed at 6ft 3” and 16 stone.

To make it easier, I will run the 26.3 miles with a plane made out of wooden spoons on my head (I am also raising money for the Wooden Spoon charity). This will also help with identification.

Seeing as how PPRuNe has given something back to all wannabes in the form of seminars and the new cadet scheme, I thought that the marathon would be an ideal opportunity to raise money for the PPRuNe fund via your potentially generous sponsorship.

The idea is to raise money via sponsorship from you guys that will go directly to the PPRuNe fund – a fund that all of us may benefit from in the future.

This website is free, many people work extremely hard to keep the site running, this is a chance for all of you to contribute a little (or a little more) to keep me running. Plus you all have the satisfaction of getting a pound of flesh for your donation.. . . .I’ll post photos of my run after the event as proof, and I may keep you up to date with my lack of training progress. I’m aiming (hoping) to get round in 4 - 4 1/2 hours.

This scheme has the backing of IFR and I hope will raise a significant amount. If you are interested in sponsoring me then please add a message below.

We will work out the logistics of collecting any monies later on. A little from a lot of people will soon add up.

I’m off to Vaseline myself up, do I hear a tenner?

Very best regards

Blindside

[Evo7]

I'll give you a quid a mile, Blindside. Sorry it's not more, but not too wealthy right now. Send me an E-mail, and I'll tell you where to send the boys if I don't pay up <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[Blindside]

Thanks for getting the ball rolling Evo7, £1 a mile is more than generous.

The response is a little disappointing so far, especially considering there were 160+ applicants for the cadet scheme and the site has approximately 44000 free users.

Here's a chance to give a little rather than taking!

Thanks again

Best regards

[KillKenny]

I'll shout a tenner

[Blindside]

Now we're talking!

cheers

[Big Tudor]

Count me in for a pound a mile (or part thereof). I shall sit at home and send positive vibes to ease your aching blisters.

:)

[Sagey]

Think you are mad, very mad <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> but wish you a lotta lotta luck <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> )

Sadly due to financial crisis atm I can only shout a tenner.

But if it changes prior to the marathon then it will rise <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Good luck, train hard, what time are u aiming for or is it a case of getting round?

Can't wait for piccies

Sagey

[monkeyboy]

Count me in for a crisp £10 note as well.

Good luck!

[Blindside]

This is more like it!

I was beginning to think that all Wannabes were tight, now I know it is just most of you!

Keep it coming, it's gonna hurt me alot more than it will hurt you <img src="eek.gif" border="0">

[PPRuNe Radar]

Go on then. £1 a mile or part thereof <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Having read Scrogs post, make it a round £30 <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

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[Blindside]

Cheers.

Roll Up, Roll Up, there's plenty more room!

[scroggs]

£30 all in, OK?! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[schuler_tuned]

I'll go a tenner, and if you're really serious, then why not join me in donating monthly with a direct debit!!?

[Blindside]

It's starting to build!

Cheers all.

[Air Driven Generator]

OK then, I`ll match Scroggs 30 Quid <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[CrashDive]

Well if ADG, who right now is on a freezing-cold & snowy stopover in Moscow, can prise open his wallet far enough to find £30 then I'm sure that I can too - so count me in for the same amount !

Ps. I too will soon be looking for some of the same for this years London-to-Brighton Bike Ride sponsorship - albeit that it'll have to be donated to the Heart Foundation ( a very worthy cause, especially so as heart disease is a huge killer amongst the male of our species ).. .Our team, which includes me, Danny ( though he doesn't know it yet - whoops, but now he does ! <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> ), plus various other PPRuNe Admins & Moderators, e.g. Hamrah, and most of the Astraeus directors will be sporting quite jaunty tee-shirts with PPRuNe logos on them.. .Uhm, I wonder if we should put together a PPRuNe cycle team - now there's an idea ?!

[Blindside]

Just in from a 10 mile jog. It sure is windy out there.

Thank you for the generosity shown so far.

Let's have some more.

cheers

[Sagey]

My payment now gone up to £15 cause I feel sorry for u after 10 mile jog and it is a good excuse to go back to the top.

Pay up folks <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Sagey

[Blindside]

With Sagey increasing to £15, that makes £216 so far.

Come on, let's not rely on those who already give up their spare time to run the bloody site.

A tenner from every wannabe would make a very large total. I don't care how large your debts are everyone can spare a tenner. You will save yourself a hundred times that amount from using the free info that you get on PPRuNe.

Long pockets - short arms??

[InFinRetirement]

I like this boy! I tell you I liiiiiiike him! :)

£216 already!

Come on boys and girls support him - a £1000 would be nice! PER MILE! :) :) :)

[Sagey]

What about if u run it backwards <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> surely that would merit more donations <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Another excuse to go b.t.t.t

Sagey

[Blindside]

And IFR could like you too, all you have to do is pledge a donation!

Come on all you Astraeus applicants!

[InFinRetirement]

I'm putting this back to the top - for all you who ignore the gallantry of this man 'Blindside'. Come on now! Would YOU run the London Marathon? I know I wouldn't even if I could. I have seen the agony and the ectasy, his will be no different so let us show a little support.

Whatever you bid will be gratefully received.

[Blindside]

It's no use hiding, I can see you all posting on the other threads!

I'm not doing it because I enjoy running - I don't it's as boring as hell. I'm doing it to raise money, so give me a hand. You may benefit from the money I raise.

Best regards

[CliffordAgius]

go on then just to prove that at least this wannabe is not a tight arse I'll match the £30 offer.

I may be a student with no money but if you'll run 26ish mile for the PPrune fund I'll gladly support you, it may be me benifiting from it soon. <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> :) <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

COME ON WANNABE's don't let us get shown up it's only £10+ what can you by in the avaition world with £10 Hmmmm!! open to ideas as I've drawn a blank!!!

Also if there is the London Brigton PPrune team and there are spaces I'm a keen cyclist and would love to offer my services to become a team member. :) :) :)

[VFE]

Hi Blindside,

Yup, I'll throw a tenner.

Super idea - hats off! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

VFE. <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

[Blindside]

My faith is beginning to be restored.

cheers

[The Islander]

Good effort Blindside,. .£20 regardless of time and an extra £1 for every minute under 4h 30m.

Sadistic aren't I :) (Now, if you finish in just over 3h...). .Good luck

[long final]

Blindside,

Good luck. I will match The Islander's offer - adds a little spice !! :) <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> :)

Regards and the best of luck,

LF. . <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

[Blindside]

At least £296 so far. Cheers.

It's lucky for you that I'm not half Kenyan, that could've been £200 each. :)

[flyhalf2]

Add another £10.00

[Blindside]

I feel like I'm working the Blue Peter Appeal Totaliser - that's over £300 now.

Come XMAS & I'll be making the mobile out of coathangers and candles <img src="eek.gif" border="0">

[Big Bad Dom]

Nice one, Blindside! I'll pitch in another £15.

[KillKenny]

we know who's getting the PPRuNe Astreus recommendation next year...don't we!!

££££££££££££££££

Make it £20 Blindside

[Blindside]

£331 so far, I think.

cheers

[Blindside]

Come on don't be shy.

BTTT

[Capt Wannabe]

Put me down for a tenner.

[Loony_Pilot]

Put me down for a pound!!

No just kidding.. I'll pledge £10 and if I have a job by the time you come to collect your money I'll double it!

good luck!

[G SXTY]

Go on then, stick me down for a tenner - but only because you're bigger than me! :)

[clear prop!!!]

plus £10

CP

[Superpilot]

£1.15 per mile - sorry Scroggs, CrashDive and the rest, but this is war! You know I'm good for you (and the fund) Blindside :)

[26point2]

Hello Blindside,. .I think what you're doing is excellent, I too will be running the Marathon on April 14 and collecting for a small local charity, however my main reason is because i love distance running and i am well seasoned to it. You however,point out that its boring sometimes which means that this is real hard work for you, most people will never know how much work goes in to marathon training,i guess this will be your first marathon.... I wish you the very best of luck on the day,..Cheers, 26point2.. .(we don't need to sponsor each other do we?, we're doing our bit!!!) <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

[r22dave]

I'll donate a tenner

[Blindside]

£410.90 - now we are moving.

Thank you to all of the above. :)

Regards

Public Enemy No 1 <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

[Blindside]

Helen D sponsored me £10 via email last night. Thank you.. .. .£50 from me, putting my money where my mouth is.. .. .Almost £500.

[Hoof]

£10 from me.. .. .Keep your chin up.

[spitfire747]

£10 from me too, sorry its not more.. .. .Let me know how and when to pay up. .. .Goodluck

[Blindside]

Sensible £50 , potentially £100.. .. .Rodders £10.. .. .Great stuff. Thank you.

[schuler_tuned]

Since the other thread's closed, I guess I'll just have to up my donation to £20, the other £10 for saying the sensitive reaction shown to a few. .rash words on one posting is staggering- the WTC tradegy 6 months old, peoples lives in tatters, the industry in tatters- give the guy a break, at least he's trying to do some good. I for one can see the passion behind the words.. . And if you want to reply negatively, then please follow the protocol and pay £10 for the privelage!!!!!!!

[Dusty_B]

April 14th... hmmm.. .Should have _some_ money in the bank then (well, just nibbling at the red anyway). I'll throw in a tenner.

[Flyingspaniard]

Go on then - £26.20 from me.. .. .I saw the grinning & leaping around of a very happy new cadet 2 Friday nights ago when they got the acceptance phonecall from Astreus. I think it's worth it for that alone. If the fund continues to make contributions like that to the career of a few wannabes then it has to be a good thing.. .. .Good Luck Blindside. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

[Blindside]

Potentially £649.53 so far.. .. .Every penny greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[AH64 APACHE]

Having met you before I will post you a tenner as I have seen how many pounds you ahve to carry!!!. .Anyway let me know how to pay and I will lend forth. Good luck lard boy!!!. .. .P.S Got any Keratomy´s!!!!

[Blindside]

Updated to £659.53. cheers.. .. .BTTT

[rex]

Count me in for a tenner. I know what its like being of the large persuasion myself 6'5" and 17 stone. Mind you I can still fly in a 152!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> Good Luck <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[InFinRetirement]

Four weeks to go!!! Several hundreds of pounds promised! Fantastic.. .. .T'would be brilliant if we could get it up to £1000. That would swell the Fund.. .. .Well done Blindside and well done those who have so far sponsored him. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[Blindside]

Rodders has upgraded to £1 a mile.. .. .£30 from someone via email who wishes to remain anonymous.. .. .cheers

[t'aint natural]

Pound a mile.

[BRL]

£1 a-mile from me and how about a mini-bash at the end of it to celebrate...???????

[Sensible]

Blindside, You recon you are gona be up for a bash at the end of it?. .. .Thought maybe not! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[Blindside]

Thanks to the new sponsors.. .. .RE The mini-bash, it's a nice thought but I doubt I'll be in a fit state <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .cheers again

[long final]

Just want to keep this current ...... .LF

[Blindside]

BTTT on this gorgeous bank holiday.

[Jetgate]

OK, a quid a mile. . .. .Good luck and what a great idea!!

[Blindside]

cheers Jetgate

I make that almost £800!

Anymore for anymore?

Regards

[JNo]

Not sure how this works for the PPRUNE side of things (whether they'd need to be a registered charity?? I don't know). This site lets you set up a website for all your sponsors to pledge thier money - with their credit cards. Also it has the added bonus of donating an extra 28p for every pound pledged as they site automatically cliams the tax back.

http://www.justgiving.com/londonmarathon2002/participant_welcome/

Check it out and let me know how you go!
Jacko

[InFinRetirement]

Jacko, we are not a registered charity so we cannot do it. As we are is fine until something else is arranged - but there is nothing planned for the near future.

So, are there more people to give support to Blindside in his Marathon run? I would love to see it up to a £1000 - that would be terrific.

Go for it, go on!

Good luck Rob.

[Blindside]

Are there anymore generous souls out there?

Best regards

[steveoxo]

ok a fiver

[Big Bad Dom]

Just a quick post to bring this back to the top once more, and to wish you the best of luck Blindside!

BBD

[Blindside]

cheers for the support - moral and financial.

It's going to be an absolute nightmare as I knackered my back 3 weeks ago and was unable to train for 2 weeks and I've not wanted to risk damaging it by running this week. So I'm about 1/2 a stone heavier than I wanted to be and nowhere near as fit. Oh dear.

The plan is to get to Tower Bridge (13 miles) and hang on, whilst feeling very sorry for myself.

Pass me the bananas.

cheers

[Evo7]

Good luck mate - they say the first 26 miles are the worst... :)

[Blindside]

:D

I remain positive - I'm positive that it's going to really hurt:eek:

[Flyingspaniard]

Did you complete it?

How and where do we send the dosh?

How much do I send you?



Congratulations by the way. Quite an achievement

[Blindside]

Never again.

I'll definitely lose 6 toe nails, maybe more. My feet look like they've got frostbite.

Despite being well beaten by Charlie Dimmock and finishing 2 1/2 hrs behind Paula Radcliffe, I am dead chuffed with my time.

The spilt times are shown below (please take into consideration that I am at least 16 stone and addicted to chicken bhunas). Also, I couldn't train for the 3 weeks prior to the race due to a back injury.


I was going well until 21/22 miles, averaging 10 minute mile pace, then the wheels fell off in spectacular style. My hips went which caused me huge problems and my calves went into spasm, so I basically crawled the last 5 miles, crossing the line with the doctor out of Eastenders (so I've been told).

Further confirmation can be found at london-marathon.co.uk or in the Times tomorrow. I'll post the official photos when they arrive in the mail. Incidentally, I did get on the telly behind a fella dressed as Spiderman on Tower Bridge - my mother was very impressed.

I'm sure that IFR will spend the money wisely, thanks for the support.

Could all the generous sponsors please:

SEND YOUR CHEQUE FOR THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT - MADE OUT TO THE PPRuNe FUND AND SEND TO: IFR, 5 STATION APPROACH, BELMONT, SURREY SM2 6BW.

Please include your PPRuNe name somewhere in the envelope so that IFR knows who has paid.

I'll email all the sponsors to doubly ensure they get all the details.

Of course, if anybody else wishes to donate they are more than welcome to.

cheers again.

:D

[G SXTY]

Well done Mr. Byers!!

If you're up for a bit of blackmail, you could threaten to post pictures of your feet - unless people donate a load more cash.:eek:

[clear prop!!!]

Well done sir. The cheque's in the post.

[Big Bad Dom]

Congratulations!!
Cheques in the post.....I'll chuck in an extra tenner in compensation for your lost toenails :eek:

[long final]

Well done. I watched a little on Sunday - there was a lot of pain going on there. Hell of an achievement BS. I'll chuck in another £1 a toe. :D

On a side note, IFR - can we pay direct to the fund with our name as reference? If so could you send me the bacs details. Ta.

Regards,

LF

[Sensible]

Jolly well done that man.

IIFR, give me an account number for the dosh please!

[InFinRetirement]

After receiving some cash at Popham yesterday, I make it that another 8 people have not fulfilled their pledges.

I won't name and shame, but I have posted those who have - which leaves those who haven't from the original thread - less two I know are on the way.

It is still over £150 to come. Pleeeeeease!

[BRL]

Well done Blindside. Must have been agony the last few miles. I used to do distance running many years ago before i got a bit bigger so i know whats involved in the preperation, well done doing it with little training the few weeks before.

I paid IFR at Popham yesterday so thats my name cleared.!!!!!!!!
As for the rest of you.....dig in deep chaps and get them cheques posted...............

Whats the final total from this sponsorship, does anyone know, IFR or Blindside?