Running 20 miles is tough. But some days are tougher than others. That first timer you hit 20 miles in the training for a marathon hurts. But it will get better. Five weeks to go, so should be able to get in two more long runs.
Please read about the great work the Church Urban Fund and Paul’s story here:
https://marksearle.org/2018/03/16/cuf-transforming-lives/
Sponsor me if you can here:
The food crisis is real and growing. But crucially we are seeing lives transformed, here’s Paul’s story…
Paul’s early years were troubled. Brought up by an alcoholic father, he fell into alcohol abuse, as well as selling and taking drugs for over 20 years. He ended up rebellious, with no respect for authority, in a cycle of being in and out of prison.
Paul became abusive towards his family. It got to the point where he wanted to end it all. He took a drugs overdose, but miraculously he was found in time. He decided it was time for a change.
After giving up drug dealing, Paul found himself penniless for the rst time in his life. He was given some food vouchers and went to a foodbank.
Paul went to rehab and realised there was something missing in his life. He decided to go to church. Straight away he felt a sense of belonging. God came into his life.
He started to volunteer and found himself helping out at the foodbank.
Paul is now reunited with his children, now works part time, and is planning to start his own business.
‘I felt very depressed, I had low self-esteem; I didn’t know where life was going to go or what I should do. I felt embarrassed and shy about coming to the foodbank; I’d never been in that position before. I never thought I’d be coming back.
‘Without the foodbank, I don’t know where I’d be. Volunteering here is a must for me. They’re like my family here. Whenever I see people here they always ask how I’m doing and they’ll help me with anything I need help with.’
Please sponsor me for the London Marathon 2018 for CUF https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/marksearlelondon2018
Church Urban Fund https://www.cuf.org.uk
So it’s snowed, not just a bit but apparently it’s been a beast of a storm. But for those of us that train this is not an excuse not to run. The training has to be done. You pay now, or you will definitely pay later.
This year it is a real privilege to be running for CUF (Church Urban Fund). You can find my sponsorship page here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/marksearlelondon2018
Having spent seven years working in Torquay I know how important the work of the CUF is to those who are in need.
I will update my progress on this blog and share to facebook.
For now here are a few videos and photos from today’s run. Enjoy.
Mark Searle 