Started to run again about 16 months ago for the 2001 Sheffield Marathon. Unfortunately I injured my ankle 2 days before the marathon. After consulting the doctor at the run I decided to take the chance. I managed to finish the marathon but have damaged my ankle more in the process. It took nearly 6-8 months to get to a stage where I could run again.

I now run about 4 times a week for training for this years Sheffield Marathon. I have had reacurring injuries which have stemmed from my ankle, but generally I seem to be ok.

Hopefully if my injuries stay away I will be attempting the LAMM challenge in Scotland. The event starts on June 15th and lasts for 2 days.

Finished in a time of 1:38:02
Placed: 342nd

Tried to keep up with someone who does sub 1:30:00 times, but the weather got to me after 5-6 miles. The day was very windy and chucked it down later on in the marathon.

I also had to sit on the side for 4 minutes as my heart problems kicked in :-( Luckily it didnt last a great deal of time. If I would have done the first half of the marathon as quick as I did the last half after the attack and wouldnt have to have sat down, I may have done it in less than 1:30:00 who knows......maybe next year.

Havent got any official photos this year :-( I did get a few from my parents who had their new digital camera. PLEASE dont give up the day job dad as your camera work stinks! :-)

Finished in a time of 1:43:20
Placed: 479th

Event held on June 1st.

I didnt do as well as last year
:-( this could have been due to the hot weather that we had on the day. I really hit a block at 10 miles and sort of let it go. Hopefully I will do better again next year. See the Sheffield Marathons main page here with the full results.

Finished 72nd in Class D

Hard Work this year but at least it didnt rain this time. I thought last year was bad but this was even worse. The weather was really nice but you dont really want that type of weather when your running with a back pack on. Myself and my team mate (uncle) came in a respectable 72nd on the D course. This wasnt too bad to say I could hardly walk nevermind run the last half of the second day. See the full results here and the LAMMS main website here.

View the pictures here

Finished in a time of 1:44:ish
Placed: ??

I got the cold 2 days before, I took Sudafed the day before the run to decongest. Silly me didnt realise that your not supposed to take Sudafed when on Beta blockers. That night I was really ill and only had 4 hours sleep come the morning of the race.

It was one of the worse feelings I have experienced since starting running again. Lack of energy and the cold really made this the hardest one yet. A big thank you to my uncle though, I wanted to stop after only 2 miles :( if it wasnt for his encouragement I would not have finished.

Came in around 1hr 44mins which after everything that had happened I wanst too disapointed with.

LAMM 2004
Karimor 2004