As you may be aware, on the 6th of October (just 15 days time), I'll be donning my lycra… hold that thought for a moment!.. and running the 2013 Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon. This is the first time I've done anything like this and yes, I'm doing it all for charity!
I'm running to raise money for a charity that I'm passionate about. Christian Youth Outreach - it's an interdenominational faith based charity located in Bridgend, South Wales. Our work (I've been a Trustee for the past 20 years and am currently Co Chair) includes The Solid Rock Youth Centre, The Youth Response Team and Bridgend Street Pastors.
Each of these 'ministries' involve working with young people, many of whom are disaffected and have been let down by either their family or 'the system', or both. This fantastic charity desperately needs your financial support, so, we're looking for sponsorship. You can make a donation on line at www.give.net/cyo. In addition, there'll also be an opportunity to 'buy' part of my running shirt (or shorts come to that !) so that you can show solidarity with me and have your name/brand/logo emblazoned on my person for all to see. More to follow on this later - watch this space. Remember this is a televised event with close to 19,000 participants and hundreds of thousands of spectators, making it Wales’ largest mass participation event and the principality's largest multi-charity fundraising event.
It first took place back in 2003 and is now the U.K’s second largest half marathon.
The course encompasses some of Cardiff’s most iconic landmarks including Cardiff Bay, The Senydd (Welsh Parliament building - designed by Richard Rogers), The Millennium Stadium and Millennium Centre.
I'll be running with two good friends - Revd. Mark Thomas and Revd. Steve Lee both 'old geezers' like myself… When I say running with, I mean we'll be in the same race, but clearly not together as they'll be way behind me!
I'll be blogging daily, from now on till the big day with pictures and information, keeping you updated on my training regime as the big day approaches... so watch this space!
Just 14 days to go, so come on, give us your support, whether that be cash, or words of encouragement - they'll both be gratefully received!
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