Feb
26
I took part in a super 10k race in Goring this morning (Sunday 26th Feb 2006). I was a bit unsure of the offroad sections but a kind marshal informed me the bridleway is fit for horses so it must be ok for camels too! It was a cold morning for the humans and I …
Apr
19
After months of preparation and anticipation it was now time to put on my racing hooves and join the masses for the 25th London Marathon. I wasn’t able to follow Paula’s training schedule but stuck to her breakfast plan of porridge and honey on race day. I was fortunate to have been given refuge in an Inn near Blackheath so I only had …
Mar
26
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I was looking for an opportunity to get some additional training for the London Marathon under my humps, so chose to do the Maidenhead 10 mile race on Good Friday. What are these people doing? Where’s my friend Humphrey?
Mar
06
I took to the streets of Reading with 12 500 runners on the 6th March 2005. I was lucky enough to be supported by two beautiful belly dancers, Nicola Stapells and Jo Wiser. They were a great help in getting water to my humps, directing me through the crowds and carrying a bucket for charity…. It was a …
Apr
18
The London Marathon is really the highlight of my year. This would be my 8th attempt at this great event and I was reading to break my personal best – 5hrs20 Simon Perry and Tim Lenderyou were my legs and I was supported by Geoff Clark (as “Mustafa”). There was a bit of panic on …
Mar
07
Humphrey and Mustafa ("Mustafa drink of water") had a great run. We collected £82 in the bucket for WaterAid. This included almost 500, 1 and 2p coins, it all adds up (to the weight of the bucket too!). The support from the crowd was great from start to finish. There was a bit of a …
