Inline Marathon 2007
Event completed! Time this year 2:14:38
Total amount raised = £TBD
Another year has passed and I have just registered for the 2007 event, being held on the 9th of September 2006. All the flights & hotels are booked, so there is no turning back now!
Come back for more updates, and check back after the event to see an updated gallery, blog and sponsor numbers.
My goal this year is £750, so if you are reading this site and haven't sponsored me, but would like to, you can visit my sponsor site at:
www.justgiving.com/scootter2007
Now in case you have always wondered why it's called a marathon and why it's 26.2 miles in distance, here is the story: It's because that's roughly the distance between the Greek cities of Marathon and Athens. In 490 BC, the Greek army repelled a Persian naval invasion on the plains surrounding the coastal city of Marathon. According to legend, a runner was sent to Athens to relay news of the victory. Upon reaching Athens, the young man shouted " Rejoice, we conquer! " and fell to the ground dead.
Needless to say I am hoping I fare a little better than our Greek friend! I am hoping at the end of my marathon all I say is: "I'm alive! Where's my beer?"
I am doing it to raise money for Cancer Research UK since one of my oldest and dearest friends in the world got cancer, and has since got the all clear, but since so many people get it every year, I wanted to do my part. I am actively seeking sponsorship, to see the list of sponsors thus far click here
This year the Westin hotel in Rotterdam has offered me discounted accomodation, so please, if you are ever in Rotterdam, be sure to stay with them, it's a fantastic facility.