I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

[jdrobbo]

Kudos to you for the effort. I had Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APML) in 2016 and the resources Blood Cancer UK provided during the 9 months of treatment was amazing.

I would have donated more but money is tight at the moment. I wish you all the very best!

I’m sorry to hear about your recent illness but so pleased you’re doing well. You don’t need to justify yourself. Just sharing your story is fabulous. Thank you for your comment. It’s a fabulous charity. Take care!

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Bump
Great cause
Top member of this board

[jdrobbo]

Donated!

Many thanks, Lowbank. I replied to the email that came through with the donation and it bounced back. Much appreciated

[durhamclaret]

Just donated to your worthy cause jdrobbo, I recently lost a good pal of mine to this awful disease, good luck in the Marathon and make sure that you’ll be wearing the Claret and Blue!

[jdrobbo]

I’m so sorry to hear this! Thank you ever so much for your donation. I’ve sent you an email.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Bump
Great cause
All the best John

[Tricky Trevor]

Keep posting your training screenshots please, John. I’m interested in seeing how you increase your mileage. Your long run every week would be sufficient.

[jdrobbo]

Did this today. Had to cut short to intercept Mrs jdr but some decent kms in the bank. I did 30 the other weekend. Hoping to get up to 35-37kms a few times. I’ll probably have to slow down a bit although I feel pretty comfortable. It’s the unknown that still remains a small concern. If you click on my sponsorship link, all my runs (since the page went live) link directly to that. Thank you for asking.

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[jdrobbo]

Keep posting your training screenshots please, John. I’m interested in seeing how you increase your mileage. Your long run every week would be sufficient.

As promised, Tricky Trevor. Two medium/ long runs over the last three days. Getting miles into my legs. Hoping to do another long run soon.


As for where I ended up today…..

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[Tricky Trevor]

As promised, Tricky Trevor. Two medium/ long runs over the last three days. Getting miles into my legs. Hoping to do another long run soon.

2 good runs. Still 8 weeks to go. Keep it up.

[Wile E Coyote]

steely resolve jdrobbo, well done !!

[jdrobbo]

Getting there! Thank you

[jdrobbo]

2 good runs. Still 8 weeks to go. Keep it up.

My only update and bump for this week, as requested…

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[Tricky Trevor]

My only update and bump for this week, as requested…

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20+ miles in 2hr35m at training pace is superb. Stay fit and you’re on for a good un.

[Jamesy]

Just been looking at your training log John and donated. Best wishes pal, hope you smash the fundraising target and the marathon!

[jdrobbo]

20+ miles in 2hr35m at training pace is superb. Stay fit and you’re on for a good un.

Thank you. I suspect I covered a bit more elevation than the marathon course today too.

[jdrobbo]

Just been looking at your training log John and donated. Best wishes pal, hope you smash the fundraising target and the marathon!

Thank you so much for your generosity. Really appreciate it and your kind messages. Best wishes.

[jdrobbo]

20+ miles in 2hr35m at training pace is superb. Stay fit and you’re on for a good un.

Here’s a few from this week…

Not done a long one

5k, 10k and a 10 miler. Did over 70km last week (nothing like your 120 miles though) so gone a bit steadier and also had quite a lot on. Hopefully will manage another long run next week. Cheers

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[Tricky Trevor]

Here’s a few from this week…

Not done a long one

5k, 10k and a 10 miler. Did over 70km last week (nothing like your 120 miles though) so gone a bit steadier and also had quite a lot on. Hopefully will manage another long run next week. Cheers

Won’t harm you at this stage, might even do you good.
Just remember even mile splits once you actually get to running. That’s a lot of people going through them narrow gates.

[Jamesy]

Keep it going pal. Those times look pretty tidy to me after converting Km to miles. You will smash it.

[Claret Toni]

Donated and bumped.

[jdrobbo]

Donated and bumped.

I’ve just received your very kind donation but couldn’t find an email address to reply to, so I’m pleased you alerted me to this. Thank you so much! Really appreciate it.

[jdrobbo]

Won’t harm you at this stage, might even do you good.
Just remember even mile splits once you actually get to running. That’s a lot of people going through them narrow gates.

My only update for the week. A few short runs and then 20 miles today. Enjoyed it in the main.

Cheers for all the support and encouragement, everyone!

It’s appreciated

John


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[jdrobbo]

Won’t harm you at this stage, might even do you good.
Just remember even mile splits once you actually get to running. That’s a lot of people going through them narrow gates.

36km clocked today. The last few hurt but I feel okay.

Thanks for all the support.

FOUR WEEKS TO GO…

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[jdrobbo]

Another nice outing. Feeling very fit cardiovascularly (is that even a word?) although thighs a bit tight tonight. Cheers everyone!

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[Tricky Trevor]

Good work. Get London out of the way and, if you want it, you have a sub3hr in you.
I did mine at Selby, the flattest course in England, but they only do a half now. The Vale of York would be a good one for you.
As I said earlier in the thread training with others would give you a rapid boost.
Best wishes.

[jdrobbo]

That seems quite a way off (I’d be genuinely happy with sub 3:30) but I won’t say never. Used to think that a sub 90 minute half wasn’t achievable but in Stafford last March, I chose to run at the front with the club runners and I managed a 1:26:52.

Thank you!!

[ClaretTony]

I’m just bumping this for John and to wish him the very best for Sunday. He’s already had one achievement because it’s forced him to miss Bramall Lane.

All the best mate.

[jdrobbo]

Many thanks indeed, Tony.

Leave for London tomorrow. Sending best wishes to all other Clarets on here who are running the marathon. I know that Inchy will be up the road a good few miles ahead of me. All the best

[jdrobbo]

Bedford’s dad: thank you!! It’s very much appreciated

[jdrobbo]

If FB posts on here, many thanks for your kind donation and comment.

[Inchy]

If FB posts on here, many thanks for your kind donation and comment.

All the best John!
I’m heading down tomorrow lunch time.

Hoping for a sub 2:35

[Inchy]

Just to add that 2:35 in the marathon, not travel to London time. That’s unrealistic in the car

[jdrobbo]

Sensational is that mate. Well you’re an hour ahead of me (at least)….different gravy! Go chase down that time. I’m rooting for you.

Brand new territory for me

[Bosscat]

Just to add that 2:35 in the marathon, not travel to London time. That’s unrealistic in the car

Especially with our Motorway congestion these days

Have a good one on Sunday you and JD

[jdrobbo]

Cheers

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Best wishes to John and Inchy and all the runners taking part.
Must feel amazing when crossing the line at the end whatever the time
UTC

[jdrobbo]

Cheers Dave and many thanks to Paul for your very kind donation. Hugely appreciated. J

[Jamesy]

Best wishes for Sunday pal. Hope it’s a lovely day in London for you.

[FCBurnley]

Are you wearing a Burnley shirt ?

[jdrobbo]

Are you wearing a Burnley shirt ?

Does a Claret trim count?

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[SMClaret]

Good luck JD!

[jdrobbo]

Thank you

[Tricky Trevor]

Best wishes, JD. You are looking cut and ready for it.

[beddie]

Good luck John, Inchy and all those running tomorrow. I hope the legs are kind to you.

[jdrobbo]

Cheers,

Just collected my number with my sis

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[Inchy]

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Me and my mate George (also a Burnley fan) with our race numbers


P.s. he’s 6ft 7, my name isn’t inchy because I’m short, he’s just huge

[jdrobbo]

Brilliant mate. Have a really great day

[jdrobbo]

G.B, many thanks for your donation

[Tricky Trevor]

Hope I’m not stealing their glory posting this but Inchy has had an outstanding run finishing inside his target of 2hr 35m.
JD, with less than 5 miles to go,Is on target for beating his target of 3hr 30m.

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