What makes a normally sane, slightly over-weight but reasonably healthy fifty-something man decide to take part in a 65 mile run/walk from England to France in early June?
Well, before you can muster up an answer let me explain why I (along with about 200 others) did exactly this. Two reasons: first, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the remarkable capture of Pegasus Bridge (the modern bridge is shown in the panorama above) by the brave men of B and D Companies of the 2nd Battalion, The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on D-Day; and second—and most importantly—to raise money for charities that provide invaluable care and support to servicemen and women and their dependents.
The road route we took was 65 miles and, although some individuals ran the whole way, my personal goal was to complete at least the distance of a marathon—26.4 miles. I was joined by my Green Jacket chum, James Moberly (now Mr Vodafone Latin America), who convinced me that this is all very do-able (so that’s ok then...). You can sit back and enjoy our trials and tribulations in the video above.
The charities we are supporting are The Royal British Legion, BLESMA, St Dunstan’s, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the Army Benevolent Fund and Help for Heroes. Project 65 is well on it’s way to raise over £150,000 and James and I are hoping to add £10,000 to this.
So, what can you do? Well, even though the event is now a dim and painful memory, you can still support me by going straight to my Just Giving page, email your pledge or give cash, cheques or CAF cheques (made payable to Project 65) directly to me.
Please do help by giving generously and thanks for all your support.
Best wishes,
Greg
