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Done!

vikingforproject — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:10:54 +0000

Done and dusted. London Marathon was amazing ! 3,48 was the time which made me 8107 out of 35000 runners or so… Thanks to all sponsors! See here for official result.

Thanks to my Spanish friend Jesús

vikingforproject — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:33:09 +0000

Jesús, a friend from University, has sponsored Shelter. Thanks a lot mate!

This week I have felt like its been harder than normal to complete my laps for some reason… maybe it was that ski trip on Sunday after the 26 km on Saturday that sort of messed it up. Perhaps I didnt allow my body the rest it needed.

However I ll go for my run this morning before heading off to work.

On track

vikingforproject — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:51:50 +0000

Completed the longest lap so far in my training schedule on Saturday – a 25 km in about 2 hours and 10 min. That equals a steady pace of 11 km an hour.

Shelter just sent me a newsletter outlining their housing advice services. They advise 100000 people every year, many through their network of Housing Aid Centres. Shelter advises on a wide range of housing-related issues, including homelessness, allocations, tenancy law, disrepairs, housing and council tax benefit claims, rent or mortgage arrears, harassment and violence in the home, problems with the landlord, and the prevention of homelessness.

My first sponsor!

vikingforproject — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:21:32 +0000

A person under the name of Svintoksen has made a generous donation to Shelters work with homeless people. Praise to him !

Did you know that Shelter is a leading expert on housing in Britain. Their policy team is constantly developing practical methods to tackle the housing crisis.

Shelter provides in many ways

vikingforproject — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:12:40 +0000

Did you know that Shelters Housing Aid Centres, helpline, email advice service and housing support projects give free, confidential, expert advice to more than 170,000 people in housing need every year?

I just ran longest lap ever…. 19.2 Km on a treadmill at Friskis&Svettis … man I feel drained!!!

Completed week 1 s toughest test

vikingforproject — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:20:48 +0000

Ran the 10 mile (16 km) on a treadmill at Friskis & Svettis. Actually the longest I have ever ran I think……I have got blisters. Hope its only temporary ( well got my new running shoes yesterday New Balance M767.)
These shoes better do the job!!!!

Dont forget to support Shelter: www.justgiving.com/johnbrenne

New Years Eve – any resolutions?

vikingforproject — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:09:49 +0000

HI - 2007 is soon coming to a close. Its been a good year for me – I have completed some runs – however just small ones and the 10k Greatrun in Hyde Park being the longest. I need to step it up for 2008 and the Marathon. A little scary.

I need to get some proper running shoes as well as setting up some good routines for warming up- stretching as well as knowing when to rest. Otherwise I ll end up injured and I wont have any fun at the end of April 13th.

Tomorrow. Its the day when it all starts.

On the ferry ….

vikingforproject — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:55:53 +0000

I m on the Newcastle – Stavanger ferry 2 days before Christmas eve… brilliant they got internet access on this ship so I dont have to waste my time in the shops and bars….

I have done something rather useful: www.justgiving.com/johnbrenne.

Now you can support me and Shelter in a matter of minutes!!

Hello world!

vikingforproject — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:56:15 +0000

Welcome to my blog featuring my thoughts on the way to London Marathon 2008 April 13th. The charity I am running for is Shelter – www.shelter.org.uk/- Shelter’s vision is that everyone should have a home – somewhere decent, safe, affordable and permanent.