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Edinburgh Marathon Madness Challenge

The Edinburgh Marathon is taking place on Sunday 22nd May this year and I am very excited about taking part in it for the first time. I was approached by Alistair Currie of Jog Scotland to ask if I would … Continue reading

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The Trip to Remember

I opened my email last week to find one sitting in there from Australian Ocean rower and all round inspiration Margaret Bowling It was entitled, “Last call for Applications.” I opened it curiously to find that it was a call for … Continue reading

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2010 Review – A Year of Discovery

It is the end of 2010 and for many reasons the best year of my life. I thought about documenting this years events for my own records and decided that I may as well share it with you. I hope … Continue reading

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How to run a Marathon?

“You spend hundreds upon hundreds of hours training, you dedicate yourself whole heartedly to your goal, you commit, you sacrifice and you come up short time and time again but you never give up. The difference between those that succeed … Continue reading

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British Olympian Liz Yeilling supports runwithmark

2x British Olympian Liz Yeilling gives runwithmark her full backing with a supporting quote….. “Running a marathon is a tough enough challenge but Mark has decided to run 50 of them in 56 days. It puts my one marathon at … Continue reading

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Vital Statistics for runwithmark

Some stats to ponder…………… Vital stats for runwithmark – Daily totals are in brackets…. Total amount of calories to be burned – (3,194) 159,700 Total strides needed based on my stride distance – (40,000) 2,000,000! Total time spent running based … Continue reading

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Article by Edinburgh Spotlight

Follow the link to read www.edinburghspotlight.com/2010/01/mark-cooper

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Exciting News – Please Read

The team at runwithmark have recieved some wonderful news. Mr Peter Vardy has kindly provided us with a support vehicle for the entire trip. Now we are in need of accomodation, food, water and kit. Keep your eyes peeled. Mark

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Video Diary 3 for runwithmark

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The Evening News article on charity gig/club night

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/Bands-are-lining-up-for.5945173.jp#4764518 Cheers! Mark Line up is….. 8 00 – The Hot Lips – www.myspace.com/thehotlipsmusic 9 00 – Pose Victorious – www.myspace.com/posevictorious 10 00 – The Nature Boys – www.myspace.com/thenatureboysontour 11 00 – The OK Social Club - www.myspace.com/theoksocialclub  

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Fundraising Gig

Hi everyone, I have a fundraising gig happening on Friday 5th February! The night will consist of 4 bands with the doors opening at 7 30pm. The line up to date is… The Hot Lips Pose Victorious The Nature Boys … Continue reading

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7am training run

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Fundraising Ideas?

I am looking for fresh ideas for fundraising events, there are the usual suspects like charity dinners, gigs etc but I also want to hear some of your more bizarre ideas? You never know we might just make them a … Continue reading

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Are there any project managers out there to spare a few hours a week?

Hi! I am looking for a project manager to organise some fundraising events I have planned in conjunction with a major running event I am planning for 2010. See my site for details! Cheers! Mark www.runwithmark.com mark@runwithmark.com

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