Friday, June 26, 2009
Former Council Leader to run in Brighton Marathon
Despite hating running, former City Council Leader and Labour candidate for Brighton Kemptown, is entering the first Brighton Marathon to be held on the April 18, 2010.Simon says,
"Because I cycle about the city, and I have entered cycle challenges for charities such as the Argus Appeal, people assume I am a fitness fanatic - sadly I'm not. I do like cycling but I hate running. I found it really tough doing six miles for Sport Relief last year which is the furthest I have run, so goodness knows how I am going to do a marathon!
"However I'm sure this will be an event with a great atmosphere and the effort will be well worth it to raise money for three great local charities; Argus Appeal, Martlets Hospice and the Sussex Beacon. I don't know how I am going to find the time to train but my children are particularly keen to supervise me!"
"I can be sponsored on-line via just giving which increase the value of sponsorship via gift aid."
To sponsor Simon go to:
For The Argus Appeal: www.justgiving.com/Simon-Burgess0/
Sussex Beacon: www.justgiving.com/Simon-Burgess2/
Martlets Hospice: www.justgiving.com/Simon-Burgess/
For more information about Simon go to:
www.simonburgess.org
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