SPONSORSHIP PAGE FOR
MARTIN MYERS

Great Yorkshire Run 2008 - Chevin Chase 2008 on Boxing Day
The Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon - Sunday 5th April 2009
BUPA Great North Run 2009

Martin wishes this page to be named
THE JOHN MYERS BEM
MEMORIAL FUND

John Myers, BEM



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Martin writes an open letter as follows:
The Marathon Des Sables 2011 -
The toughest foot race on the planet.

A few years back I viewed a programme on BBC2 of a documentary concerning the Marathon Des Sables. I found myself inspired by what I was witnessing. In the following months I researched what is involved in competing in the event and in turn how one would go about doing this.

The itinerary involves competing in the equivalent of 5.5 marathons in six days across the Sahara desert. The course changes from year to year but the 2003 event was as follows:

• Day 1 – 25 kms, day 2 – 34 kms, day 3 – 38 kms, day 4 – 82 kms, day 5 – 42 kms, day 6 – 22 kms. This totals an approximate of 230kms.

• Throughout the duration of the event a competitor will have to endure temperatures of 86 -120 degrees F during the daylights hours and 40 – 58 degrees F at night. The terrain varies from sand dunes, rocky desert, stony ground etc. Each competitor has to be self-sufficient during racing hours and is therefore required to carry a pack containing supplies for survival in the desert.

For further details of the event follow this link http://www.saharamarathon.co.uk

It became clear to me that if I were to undertake this challenge then it would be appropriate to associate it with fund raising for a charity. My chosen charity is the Take Heart charity part of the Yorkshire Heart Centre at the Leeds General Infirmary.

My Dad was a patient in the wards supported by Take Heart funding where he eventually lost his battle with heart disease in 2008. I would like to pay back some of the support he was given whilst benefiting from the funding raised by Take Heart. Therefore all money raised will go to the John Myers BEM Memorial Fund c/o Take Heart.

Although the event last six days the preparation for those monumental days will take much longer. My training starts as of now, which will comprise of gym work, swimming, golf, my usual dose of football practice and Sunday league football with 2 weekly runs thrown in. Over the coming months I will be training towards competing in first of all 10k runs, then ½ marathons during 2009 and eventually full marathons in 2010. This build up will allow me to enter the British endurance marathon event, the British Ultra 2010 which will allow me to accustom myself with multi day endurance racing. Obviously the level of training will increase in the lead up to the MDS in April 2011 with more emphasis given to running. I have sourced a training programme followed by the Royal Logistic Corp team in their build up to the 2003 MDS which I will follow. This starts in the June 2010 (43 weeks) prior to the event and consists of runs starting from 3 times a week building up to 5 times a week at varying distances with and without the rucksack for company. This will be without doubt the toughest event I have and will ever face but I committed to competing to the best of my ability. Although for me the event is not intended to be a race to the line to win as finishing the ‘toughest foot race on the planet’ will be challenging enough.

All money raised from individuals such as you will be raised directly to benefit Take Heart. I am covering the entry costs myself together with any cooperate sponsorship I receive. I would ask anyone wishing to sponsor me for this event to email me direct at martinpm_0@hotmail.com with your details and intent to sponsor as I will not be collecting donations for this event for sometime. I will post an update on this page when I do start collecting and will get in touch with you directly if you have pledged a donation.

For the latest information on my preparations / up and coming events please see my website at martinmyers@saharamarathon.co.uk

Many thanks in advance.

SPONSORED EVENT DETAILS:
THE BUPA GREAT YORKSHIRE RUN 2008
Sunday 7th September

THE ANNUAL JOHN MYERS BEM MEMORIAL GOLF DAY AT CALVERLEY GOLF CLUB

During his life my dad was a very keen golfer and spent many good years playing as a member at Calverley Golf Club. With the help of the club I have arranged a memorial day (the John Myers memorial stableford) on Saturday 19 July 2008 which will be a yearly event. The event will be used as an opportunity to raise funds on behalf of Take Heart.

Funds will be raised through a portion of the competition entry being donated to the charity and the Captain has kindly donated his charity bunker fund for the day. There will also be collection boxes placed around the club on the day. If anyone participating would like to make an online donation please follow the instructions above on donating.

The club will present the trophies (the Myers Stableford for the junior winner, the Myers Cup for the Division 1 winner and the Myers Plate for the Division 2 winner) for the winners of the day at the clubs annual prize presentation dinner on Saturday 15th November 2008.

I would like to thank all members of Calverley Golf Club and in particular Neil Wendall Jones, John Brookes, Chris Wren and the Captain for all their goodwill and help.

MARTIN'S 2009 RUN
FOR TAKE HEART

The Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon - Sunday 5th April 2009

The picturesque Firth of Forth coastline forms the backdrop to this scenic Half Marathon. The big race takes place on Sunday 5th April 2009. With a new course for 2009, which starts in a more central location in Edinburgh on the track at Meadowbank Stadium, this new route will take runners out of central Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth coast at Portobello before heading southwards towards a grandstand finish at Musselburgh Racecourse.

For info on how to donate, click here

Martin
has sponsored himself
for the Edinburgh Half Marathon
Many thanks and good luck
from all of us at Take Heart

Sarah Jane Stevens
has made a donation to Martin's Fund
Her message: "Good Luck for the day"

Louise Myers
has made a donation to Martin
Her message: "All the best Martin"

Angela Harris
has made a donation to Martin
Her message: "From his Mum good luck son I'm very proud of you
you can do this"

I have sponsored Martin Myers for him
taking part in the Edinburgh half marathon
in memory of his Dad John Myers.

"I know you can do it, Good Luck Marty
Love Mattie x (Pauline's Mum)"

I have sponsored Martin for him taking part in the Edinburgh half marathon in memory of his Father John Myers.
Good Luck Marty
I know you can do it,
I will be waiting for you at the finish line cheering you on!
Lots of Love
Pauline xxx

MARTIN'S LATEST RUN FOR TAKE HEART

BUPA Great North Run 2009

Support Martin's latest run
it's in a very good cause
For info on how to donate, click here

Good Lucky Marty you are already a winner in my eyes
I will be there cheering you on Lots of love
Pauline xxx

Good luck for Sunday Marty - I'm sure you will make the finish line - even if you are hobbling over it!! Will be thinking of you and Dad on Sunday.
Lou Myers