I have to say that this 18 mile run has been the hardest run of my life to date. I've run longer distances, but never in the hot and humid conditions of the Arabian Gulf. I struggled to catch my breath for the first 6 miles and then the sun came up and super heated everything. It was very hard going, but I managed to complete it in 3 hours 10 minutes. I have to admit that I did walk 6 laps, just to get my breath back of course! I think I've had about 15 litres of fluid since I got up at 0350 this morning, which is why I think my legs haven't become stiff yet; all the trips to the heads (toilet) are preventing it!
I have 208 miles left to run and I'm 6 miles ahead of schedule. I'm now going to enjoy my 2 rest days!!
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Dave Hamlyn has decided to run from Richmond in Surrey to Richmond in North Yorkshire and back but not using roads; using the upperdeck of his ship whilst deployed to the Gulf. All this in aid of HMS Richmond's charity; Help for heroes.
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- Dave does Richmond to Richmond!
- It's not about me; it's about sponsorship! Go to the Help for Heroes website, downloads section and download sponsorship form 1. Print it out, complete the form with all your details (not forgetting to pledge lots of cash) and then forward it to me. When I've finished the run, I'll come knocking on your door for the money (or alternatively you could send it to me). If you want to cajole lots of your friends into sponsoring me, download sponsorship form 2 and once full send it on to me. If you have any problems downloading the forms give me a shout and I'll email them to you, because I'm good like that. Email me at 375-w9@a.dii.mod.uk
Dave is running for Help for Heroes
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