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micknphil
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 Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 5:52:39 PM
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Mick n Phil hit the 200 HM mark at Stevenage
When I set out on my travels pushing Phillip in May 2002, the months prior to that , I’d had many discussions with people, and lots of time to consider the logistics of it all
I was told by people who knew me, that I’d never get Phillip around a HM, or if I were to do so , it would be just the odd one and it would be hard work, people reminded me of how hard running is, and that Phillip would get heavier and grow into a fully grown man, and I’d get older
but I was already a seasoned marathon runner from many years previous, ok , fitness and things had tapered, and I had to fine tune it all again ,but of course this was to be different, was it all possible, could it be done , week in week out, this was not going to be the odd race pushing Phillip, this was to be every week all year around
But I was soon to lay all that to rest, as we were to find a peace in life so special, one cannot describe it, after all the years in a wilderness with Phillip’s illness and mums deteriorating health we would also find ourselves on our travels conquering many 20 milers and many full marathons as well ( 37 FM’s to date )
so we arrived to today at the 200 half marathons mark, it was to be
at ( wet and gale force ) Stevenage we so very proudly completed our 200th HM together in 2:20
The event was superb as always, all on cycle paths and underpasses, in other words, up and down, up and down, along a bit of flat, then little climbs, but it was good, it’s nice to do something different, something where one can just forget about the clock and race pace, and just relax into what one is doing and just go along and knock off those miles and enjoy it all
The weather well, it was quite a challenge, gale force wind and rain, my real priority was making sure Phillip was warm and dry, and then had to simply adapt my mind to total self control, so as at no time would I feel in trouble and let the mental tactics do the work and just enjoy what we’d gone there to do
In the sheltered bits it was good, but there was a lot of exposed areas, and it gave me time to reminisce, over what we’d achieved through 200HM’s
How 2 years ago at Stevenage the weather was identical to today, how on our travels over 7.5 years, we’d conquered all that we’d taken on,
From the flattish HM’s in 1:43, in all conditions , heat, cold, icy rain etc, to the most gruelling of HM’s of hills and more hills, of soaring thirsty heat to like today gale force wind and rain
We’ve run Stevenage present course several times and the old course, a day like today, gives one time to reflect on things, which is what I did
The organisers presented us with a lovely glass plate to commemorate our 200Half marathons
In this game one takes what ever, with No moans or groans , just gets on with it taking the rough with the smooth, and believe me at times, there’s plenty of roughs, but it’s tolerance of mind control, conditioning the body and mind to be in control
Most people know me for the chants of easy, easy, easy, yes , when I’m running ( apart from the odd bad day ) I find it all easy, and enjoyable,
It’s life at home that is the challenge, totally mentally, breaking , nursing Phil , in between and around the community nurse and seeing to Dawn ( Phil’s mother ),
But the running is the life’s saviour in every possible way you can imagine,
M R Curry
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lincsfella
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Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 5:59:40 PM
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Many congrats on the 200 gentlemen, saw you at your 199th in Coventry and was great to see you again.
Heres to your next 200 mate
"Always aim for the moon...... because if you miss, you'll still land amongst the stars" |
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fishyweb
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colinhewes
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Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 8:09:05 PM
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Many congratulations to you both on such a fantastic achievement.
Colin Hewes
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mdunn77
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Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 8:22:40 PM
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wow, 200 HMs - very well done the pair of you  |
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domstevens
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Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 8:26:21 PM
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Well done an amazing achievement
Our Greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall - Confucius |
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Wicked D
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Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 9:32:03 PM
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well done on a MASSIVE achievement, I still remember the 1st time I met you both during Belvoir Half and the chant of easy,easy ,easy as you where just behind me and I was feeling a little sorry for myself (no change there lol) and you helped me dig in and push on
proud to know you both my friend good on ya 
"If you're going through hell, KEEP GOING"....W Churchill |
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 06:31:25 AM
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Well done M&P.
A great achievement which is doubled by all the encourgement you've given to countless other runners. Hopefully will see you at Pewsey again next year and maybe our paths will cross before that. |
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JonHullis
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Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 08:09:44 AM
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Well done M n P.
You're an inspiration to loads of other runners. Here's to the next 200! |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 08:37:53 AM
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Fantastic achievement both!!! As has been said many times before, here on this forum and elsewhere, you're such an incredible inspiration to others.
Well done and here's to many more milestones!
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Lazybones
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Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 10:26:02 AM
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Fantastic achievement - many congratulations Mick and Phil. Look forward to seeing you at NTRIX - when you will beat me as usual  
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DaveM
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Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 10:41:53 AM
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Well done guys! Good to see you at Abingdon last month!
Whats next 50 FM's?
DaveM
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Mick n Phil hit the 200 HM mark at Stevenage
