Monday, 28 April 2008
Mad frogs and Englishman
Hi just to say that the film recording of Sandra and Richard Brown Paris to Colmar race in 199o is now on my website ( http://kevinmarshallpariscolmar08.co.uk/) and well worth a look, OK I think it should be 'X' rated due to the coverage of human suffering!!?? No seriously these are two outstanding athletes and their achievements are huge, seeing them race almost made me question whether I was up to the task, only time will tell!
Sponsorship (or should I say the lack of)
I am very frustrated all I need is some business to underwrite my race by the sum of £5K, it looks increasingly likely that I'll need to take a personal loan.
This is an international race and I have reached the required standard, confirmed in my last international race in Bar Le Duc where I cam 7th, walking 180km in the 24hrs. I cannot think of any other sport where a competitors is left to fund it all himself in order to compete in a major race (all of this on top of a very heavy training schedule and the planning for the event), not to mention all the other races in France this year, which I have had to fund myself....
Having the opportunity to compete in the Paris Colmar is a dream come true for me, so of course I'll find the money, but hey a little help from the business community wouldn't go a miss.
phew ... I'm glad I've got that off of my chest.
This is an international race and I have reached the required standard, confirmed in my last international race in Bar Le Duc where I cam 7th, walking 180km in the 24hrs. I cannot think of any other sport where a competitors is left to fund it all himself in order to compete in a major race (all of this on top of a very heavy training schedule and the planning for the event), not to mention all the other races in France this year, which I have had to fund myself....
Having the opportunity to compete in the Paris Colmar is a dream come true for me, so of course I'll find the money, but hey a little help from the business community wouldn't go a miss.
phew ... I'm glad I've got that off of my chest.
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Hi
Radio Suffolk have started promoting me and the race, the interview that went out yesterday morning will shortly be uploaded to my website, thanks Radio Suffolk.
Back from my second 24hr event of the year, in Bourges I completed 177.5km and in Bar Le Duc this weekend I covered 180km. My build up for Paris Colmar is on course. Dijon at the beginning of May will be my final race, although I intend to complete the LDWA 100miler at the end of May.
The race in Bar le Duc was a race in two halves! I decided to go for it right from the off, completing 100km in 12:27 The last 80km was a slog to keep going, this was deliberate on my part as I needed to know what happens when I 'fall apart' I needed to know I could hang in their and continue! There are going to be many such points on route for Colmar!
At Bar Le Duc both Chris and I was supported by our Friends from Roubaix, this proved another valuable learning curve, their support was invaluable They fed and watered me little and often, with a great variety of food and drink, some of which was hot, it made all the difference, mentally and physically, watch out support crew I think I will be demanding!!!
The other lessons I learnt from the weekend are about pace and 'balls' to continue
The big issue I need help with is my feet, I do not normally blister, whether it was the severe camber on the road I do not know, but my feet have 'mashed' up nicely! I need to find a solution to 'hardening' up my feet before June!
Oh yes Richard and Sandra invited me to view the CD's of their Paris Colmar Race! It nearly served to put me off! To see tow accomplished athletes suffer really scared me!!! They have kindly agreed that the CD can be uploaded onto my website, compulsory watching for the support crew!
Well tomorrow, begins the real commitment, I am going to sign the consent form (entry form) and return it to the organisers and I will book the motorhome, point of no return! Oh did I say as yet no sponsors have come forward as yet! So committing myself is a real act of Faith!!!
Thank goodness Frances (partner) is most supportive!
Radio Suffolk have started promoting me and the race, the interview that went out yesterday morning will shortly be uploaded to my website, thanks Radio Suffolk.
Back from my second 24hr event of the year, in Bourges I completed 177.5km and in Bar Le Duc this weekend I covered 180km. My build up for Paris Colmar is on course. Dijon at the beginning of May will be my final race, although I intend to complete the LDWA 100miler at the end of May.
The race in Bar le Duc was a race in two halves! I decided to go for it right from the off, completing 100km in 12:27 The last 80km was a slog to keep going, this was deliberate on my part as I needed to know what happens when I 'fall apart' I needed to know I could hang in their and continue! There are going to be many such points on route for Colmar!
At Bar Le Duc both Chris and I was supported by our Friends from Roubaix, this proved another valuable learning curve, their support was invaluable They fed and watered me little and often, with a great variety of food and drink, some of which was hot, it made all the difference, mentally and physically, watch out support crew I think I will be demanding!!!
The other lessons I learnt from the weekend are about pace and 'balls' to continue
The big issue I need help with is my feet, I do not normally blister, whether it was the severe camber on the road I do not know, but my feet have 'mashed' up nicely! I need to find a solution to 'hardening' up my feet before June!
Oh yes Richard and Sandra invited me to view the CD's of their Paris Colmar Race! It nearly served to put me off! To see tow accomplished athletes suffer really scared me!!! They have kindly agreed that the CD can be uploaded onto my website, compulsory watching for the support crew!
Well tomorrow, begins the real commitment, I am going to sign the consent form (entry form) and return it to the organisers and I will book the motorhome, point of no return! Oh did I say as yet no sponsors have come forward as yet! So committing myself is a real act of Faith!!!
Thank goodness Frances (partner) is most supportive!
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