My Activity Tracking
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My target 26 mi
I'm taking part in the Combat Stress Marathon in a Month challenge!
This year I will be taking on Marathon in a Month to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.
I’m taking vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support.
My Achievements
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Self donated
Raised £250
Raised £500
Raised £750
Reached Fundraising Goal
Created a Team
Completed my challenge
My Updates
Thank You!
Monday 13th Nov Well I finished the challenge yesterday, and yes, I’ve got to admit I’m f****** hurting, still I’m happy with what I’ve done, not bad for a 56 year old who hasn’t trained for at least 16 years, had some more sponsorship come in this morning so hopefully I’ll break £1000 raised
Done It!!
Sunday 12th Nov Just back in from Tab number 7, 3 miles, takes my Challenge mileage to 27!
Tab 5
Friday 10th Nov Done my fifth tab now, 21 miles done, only 5 more for the challenge, I had hoped to crack on and try and do a total of four marathon distances for me, unfortunately I’ve got Plantar fasciitis in my left foot so I’ve got to reign it in a bit!! Mrs has told me off for going at it too hard for my age! Lol she’s right, but when I get focussed I don’t always get it right😂😂 Share
Flat Tyre!!
Thursday 9th Nov Unfortunately I’ve had to rest up for a few days, got a bout of Plantar fasciitis and it bloody hurts, strapping with tape and ice treatment, hopefully ready to go again tomorrow…. I WILL complete my challenge!👍🏻 Share
Tab 4 Sunday Morning
Sunday 5th Nov Tab number 4 completed, longest so far, 5.26 miles in 86 minutes, pace is good, the miles are adding up now, all good 😊👍🏻👍🏻 Share
Game On
Saturday 4th Nov Three Tabs completed for the challenge, 12 miles down, 14 to go for the Marathon and 92 for my personal target, all good so far!👍🏻👍🏻 Share
Challenge day one
Wednesday 1st Nov Just back in from day one of the challenge, 4.46 miles in 70 mins, all good Share
Another warm up completed
Sunday 22nd Oct Back in from another 5 miles this morning, now done 20.45 miles in 4 days of training, definitely feeling much better Share
Hat and Shirt…. Check
Saturday 21st Oct
Training this morning
Saturday 21st Oct Just back from doing just under 4 miles, pace is getting better, 1 hour 6 mins, feeling really good
Why I’m doing the challenge
Friday 20th Oct I’m ex Royal Sigs, served from 83 to 89, loved every minute and made some real friends, as the years have passed though my mental health has, unfortunately suffered, it’s no longer a subject to keep quiet, it’s serious and it’s very real, it’s great that Combat Stress are here to help, doing this challenge to help make a difference to all veterans has given me a drive and determination I’ve not felt for years, I’m excited once again and I have regained my spark, can only be a good thing, I’m proud to say I’ve served and proud to help my fellow veterans
Got my shirt!!
Friday 20th Oct Received my tech shirt today, just in time for this weekend’s training, upped my target too! Share
Warm up day 2
Monday 16th Oct Just done another warm up this evening, only a small one, 3.2!miles in 56 mins Share
Warm up
Sunday 15th Oct Just done a warm up this morning, went out at 9am got back 11 39am, done 8 and three quarter miles, not too bad considering I’ve not trained for well over a year ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£211
Brendeck Ltd
£211
Alan Taylor
£106
Campbell Macmillan
Good luck and we’ll done
£53
B And B Fencing Company
Good luck dean all the best from the lads at B and B we are sure you’ll smash it, it’s for a great cause aswell
£52.25
Sharon Brookes
£51
Richard Boulter
Well done matey, great to be raising awareness of this subject.
£37.10
Darcie Parker
Good luck deano!
£34.98
David Shaw
Hope this will help
£26.50
Andrew Brookes
Great achievement
£26.13
Charlotte Morgan
£25
Mick Duffin
£21.20
Quinn Potgieter
Good on ya for doing this pal. Keep up the good work, you can do it! Cheers, Quinn
£21.20
Ben Jepson
£21.20
Steve Wanford
£21.20
Dianne Risorto
£20.90
Sharon Brookes
£20.90
James Laurie
£10.65
Nel & Rich
So proud of you both for taking this adventure on, you’ll smash it, love to you both Nel & Rich x
£10.60
Tracey Jill Smith
Good Luck :0)
£10.60
Den Marples
good luck
£10.60
Mick Cadywould
£10.60
Linda Schmidt
Good luck Dean Auntie lovely xx
£10.60
Pete Linney
well done pal
£10.45
Sharon Brookes
£10
Sarah Bruno
Good Luck Dean.
£10
Steven Franklin
Great effort & great cause. Good luck Dean.
£10
Sam Walker
Good luck Deano!
£5.30
Peter Jarvis
Good Luck Deano.
£5
