1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Off Topic Great North Run (I'm doing it!!)

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by marcusblackcat, Sep 7, 2017.

  1. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    25,475
    Likes Received:
    25,491
    Hi all - I'm doing my first ever Great north Run this week and trying to raise funds for Diabetes UK - I say trying - but no-one is donating so thought I'd post on here:

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/marcusblack75

    Give what you can - if you can;t give anything then no problem - just give me a good luck message - even if you don't like me!!
     
    #1
    marcusblackcat, Sep 7, 2017
    RTB and Brian Storm like this.
  2. Jack TheLad

    Jack TheLad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    4,453
    Likes Received:
    2,952
    All the best mate. Already sponsorted someone I know for Diabetes as well.

    What time you aiming for?
     
    #2
    Jack TheLad, Sep 7, 2017
  3. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    25,475
    Likes Received:
    25,491
    My mate is pacing me a 1:59 (he's a regular club runner and good at stuff like that) so hopefully will do that - To be honest if I finish any time under 2 hrs 10 minutes I'll be happy - I'm ready for it but I've never run that distance anywhere but around Durham so no idea what to expect.

    Looking forward to it though
     
    #3
    marcusblackcat, Sep 7, 2017
    Gil T Azell, Jack TheLad and MrRAWhite like this.
  4. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    14,259
    Good luck mate.. I have made a small donation to this very worthy cause..
     
    #4
    MrRAWhite, Sep 7, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  5. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    25,475
    Likes Received:
    25,491
    Thanks reg - much appreciated.
     
    #5
    marcusblackcat, Sep 7, 2017
    MrRAWhite likes this.
  6. arthur

    arthur Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    359
    Likes Received:
    220
    Good luck to you - my daughter and friend are doing it,they've raised over £800 so far for treatment for a lad down here in N.Yorks, so again - best of and we'll be there cheering you all on.
     
    #6
    arthur, Sep 7, 2017
    marcusblackcat and MrRAWhite like this.
  7. Burly Hurley

    Burly Hurley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2016
    Messages:
    7,441
    Likes Received:
    7,009
    Ill get a few bob whacked in when I get home mate.

    Good luck!
     
    #7
    Burly Hurley, Sep 7, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  8. Fentonpell

    Fentonpell Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2015
    Messages:
    392
    Likes Received:
    435
    Have done - wishing you good luck.
     
    #8
    Fentonpell, Sep 7, 2017
    Gordon Armstrong likes this.
  9. Burly Hurley

    Burly Hurley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2016
    Messages:
    7,441
    Likes Received:
    7,009
    <ok>
     
    #9
    Burly Hurley, Sep 7, 2017
  10. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    25,475
    Likes Received:
    25,491
    Thanks for donating people. Much appreciated
     
    #10
    marcusblackcat, Sep 8, 2017

  11. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    25,475
    Likes Received:
    25,491
    Finished in 2:13. Bit disappointed with the time but happy I did it
     
    #11
    marcusblackcat, Sep 10, 2017
    Home_and_Away, MrRAWhite, RTB and 1 other person like this.
  12. Jack TheLad

    Jack TheLad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    4,453
    Likes Received:
    2,952
    The time is not as important as the cause and reason you did it.

    Congrats mate, you should be proud of yourself.
     
    #12
    Jack TheLad, Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  13. Burly Hurley

    Burly Hurley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2016
    Messages:
    7,441
    Likes Received:
    7,009
    Damn Marcus. And I though Mo was there for the taking!

    Well done mate!
     
    #13
    Burly Hurley, Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  14. Brian Storm

    Brian Storm Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2012
    Messages:
    48,871
    Likes Received:
    16,294
    Beat my mate by about 30 min. well done fella.
     
    #14
    Brian Storm, Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  15. Vincemac

    Vincemac Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    16,987
    Likes Received:
    13,008
    Well done
     
    #15
    Vincemac, Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  16. farnboromackem

    farnboromackem Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2011
    Messages:
    2,259
    Likes Received:
    3,634
    Excellent effort and a huge congrats on completing it. A mate of mine, who is a marathon runner, told me that if you want to aim for a decent time then don't do London (marathon ) or the Great North Run (half marathon ), due to the masses. Have you plans do to others Marcus?
     
    #16
    farnboromackem, Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  17. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    25,475
    Likes Received:
    25,491
    Yeah absolutely mate. Loved that today. Will have to do a marathon now as my mate offered a good whack for charity if I promised to do one with him
     
    #17
    marcusblackcat, Sep 10, 2017
    J๏E.. and farnboromackem like this.
  18. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2012
    Messages:
    8,246
    Likes Received:
    6,918
    Just want to say well done mate..<ok>

    Kudos to you..
     
    #18
    J๏E.., Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  19. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    14,259
    Well done mate..
     
    #19
    MrRAWhite, Sep 10, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.
  20. Home_and_Away

    Home_and_Away Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2013
    Messages:
    4,491
    Likes Received:
    2,596
    Well done marra, great achievement :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
    #20
    Home_and_Away, Sep 11, 2017
    marcusblackcat likes this.

Share This Page