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Went to Blackpool for the day so decided to do the last run before tea. Steve came with me which was lovely. Had decided on 1.5 miles as that would take me to 1008 miles and 8 is a lucky number in China :-). Ran to the top of Castle Hill and opened a bottle of champagne - what a lovely way to finish.
Well what can I say it has been a challenge at times but I knew mentally I would always be able to complete. I'm not called nougat for nothing :-) I've raised approximately £890 + £700 from Santander for a children's hospice and finished both mentally and physically stronger. Will be strange not going out tomorrow but I am ready for a little rest.
Good luck to anyone else either contemplating or starting this challenge - just go for it!!
Thursday, 2 January 2014
Angie - Day 364 - 1.7 miles
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Penultimate run.... can't actually believe it. Just a standard run around the graveyard. Very windy!
Penultimate run.... can't actually believe it. Just a standard run around the graveyard. Very windy!
Angie - Day 363 - 6 miles
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Ran up to Farnley Tyas - Golden Cock pub. Was cold but sunny which are my favourite days :-). Was good to go a bit further and it is what I need to do if considering Sheffield Half at the beginning of April.
Ran up to Farnley Tyas - Golden Cock pub. Was cold but sunny which are my favourite days :-). Was good to go a bit further and it is what I need to do if considering Sheffield Half at the beginning of April.
Angie - Day 362 - 1.6 miles
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Ran down to paper shop for Geoff and back. Busy dad dropping mum and Geoff off at train station and then going to Garforth for the afternoon/evening. Planning on doing a longer run tomorrow.
Ran down to paper shop for Geoff and back. Busy dad dropping mum and Geoff off at train station and then going to Garforth for the afternoon/evening. Planning on doing a longer run tomorrow.
Angie - Day 361 - 2.2 miles
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Working from home and mum arriving at 11.30am so went out before 9. Calculated that including today's run had clocked up 997.2 miles so 1000 miles achievable.
Working from home and mum arriving at 11.30am so went out before 9. Calculated that including today's run had clocked up 997.2 miles so 1000 miles achievable.
Angie - Day 360 - 3 miles
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Stayed at dads last night so ran a route done before towards Tickhill. Was quite slippy out but bright. Was really nice to have a flat route for a change :-).
Stayed at dads last night so ran a route done before towards Tickhill. Was quite slippy out but bright. Was really nice to have a flat route for a change :-).
Angie - Day 359 - 2.5 miles
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Christmas day! :-) Going to mums for 12 so got up and went out around 9. Given due to going to midnight mass I was late going to bed was quite happy managed 2.5 miles.
Christmas day! :-) Going to mums for 12 so got up and went out around 9. Given due to going to midnight mass I was late going to bed was quite happy managed 2.5 miles.
Angie - Day 358 - 3.2 miles
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Last day in the office :-( was quite emotional. Got a lovely bunch of roses and some wine bought and a few cards. Tried not to cry too much but it is hard after working somewhere for 9 years. BUT it is the end of 1 chapter and the start of another so quite exciting. Did my run in the afternoon once I got home. Hard to believe in just over a week the challenge will be over.
Last day in the office :-( was quite emotional. Got a lovely bunch of roses and some wine bought and a few cards. Tried not to cry too much but it is hard after working somewhere for 9 years. BUT it is the end of 1 chapter and the start of another so quite exciting. Did my run in the afternoon once I got home. Hard to believe in just over a week the challenge will be over.
Angie - Day 357 - 1.3 miles
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Early morning run before work as we have arranged to have a fuddle in the office. I couldn't face a lunch time run with a belly full of sausage rolls, crisps and other delights :-)
Early morning run before work as we have arranged to have a fuddle in the office. I couldn't face a lunch time run with a belly full of sausage rolls, crisps and other delights :-)
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
365/365 End of the road 5K by Big Kev
365/365 End of the road 5K by Big Kev
Where do I start when summing up the finish? I suppose with the facts, first I have run a minimum of 5K a day every day of 2013 (1621 miles in total) and consumed 254,000 calories whilst running for over 207 hours. Miraculously, I have managed to do all of this outside consecutively for 365 days.
That means I have run for a whole year!
The journey, adventure and experience that has been the run 365 challenge has changed me, that's for sure and I believe for the better.
I will recap the year over the coming days as well as the fund raising final total, but for now here is a sub total. The amazing people who came along yesterday contributed an astounding £945.00. Add this to the current www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple total of £3,756.00 and we have reached £4,701.00 (without gift aid).
Thank you all.
So, back to yesterday. Perfect is the only way to describe it. I was surrounded by support and open adoration from the people that came along to run, walk and cheer. They made the atmosphere very special and have left me with memories I will never forget. I thank you all personally for making it that way.
BBC Radio Bristol and the Bristol Post continued to provide their support on the day for me and Macmillan and they covered it beautifully. I had the opportunity prior to the run to say a few words from the heart and we were fittingly able to applaud the loved ones that could not be with us. This then lead us all to the start line and the final 5K of 2013. It is a route I have now travelled many times and it was an excellent way to end. Even feeling tired as I was, I was also determined to run it properly. As we reached the hill the field had spread out and allowed me to make a mental picture of all of the family and friends that were also attempting the route. At this juncture I need to thank the guys who chose not to run past me (you know who you are) and allow me to lead my final run. When we reached the turn and doubled back on the field, I was able to thank almost everyone in between breaths and high-5's until I reached the end. It was then a case of making my way down the hill to the finish, where the walkers had now gathered and cheered me in, very touching. After gathering my thoughts and a quick interview with Radio Bristol I was able to thank everyone personal for turning up.
With the thank you's done it was off to the Dovecote pub for a few drinks and a wonderful gift from the girls. They have framed one of my Macmillan shirts and included a photograph from every month of the year on a background of my blog entries. Thank you.
The finer points of the day won't be lost on me, but it will take some time to sink in, especially considering what has been achieved.
I leave you all with a photo of the day from the Bristol Post and wish you all a very Happy New Year. I have achieved my goal, now its over to you.
Keep on running, you never know where it will get you.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Where do I start when summing up the finish? I suppose with the facts, first I have run a minimum of 5K a day every day of 2013 (1621 miles in total) and consumed 254,000 calories whilst running for over 207 hours. Miraculously, I have managed to do all of this outside consecutively for 365 days.
That means I have run for a whole year!
The journey, adventure and experience that has been the run 365 challenge has changed me, that's for sure and I believe for the better.
I will recap the year over the coming days as well as the fund raising final total, but for now here is a sub total. The amazing people who came along yesterday contributed an astounding £945.00. Add this to the current www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple total of £3,756.00 and we have reached £4,701.00 (without gift aid).
Thank you all.
So, back to yesterday. Perfect is the only way to describe it. I was surrounded by support and open adoration from the people that came along to run, walk and cheer. They made the atmosphere very special and have left me with memories I will never forget. I thank you all personally for making it that way.
BBC Radio Bristol and the Bristol Post continued to provide their support on the day for me and Macmillan and they covered it beautifully. I had the opportunity prior to the run to say a few words from the heart and we were fittingly able to applaud the loved ones that could not be with us. This then lead us all to the start line and the final 5K of 2013. It is a route I have now travelled many times and it was an excellent way to end. Even feeling tired as I was, I was also determined to run it properly. As we reached the hill the field had spread out and allowed me to make a mental picture of all of the family and friends that were also attempting the route. At this juncture I need to thank the guys who chose not to run past me (you know who you are) and allow me to lead my final run. When we reached the turn and doubled back on the field, I was able to thank almost everyone in between breaths and high-5's until I reached the end. It was then a case of making my way down the hill to the finish, where the walkers had now gathered and cheered me in, very touching. After gathering my thoughts and a quick interview with Radio Bristol I was able to thank everyone personal for turning up.
With the thank you's done it was off to the Dovecote pub for a few drinks and a wonderful gift from the girls. They have framed one of my Macmillan shirts and included a photograph from every month of the year on a background of my blog entries. Thank you.
The finer points of the day won't be lost on me, but it will take some time to sink in, especially considering what has been achieved.
I leave you all with a photo of the day from the Bristol Post and wish you all a very Happy New Year. I have achieved my goal, now its over to you.
Keep on running, you never know where it will get you.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
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