LisaP Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Strange combination you might think but I am very proud to say that my Dad completed his 11th London Marathon (he's done 17 marathons in various places ) on Sunday in 6h 22m . This was his slowest time, he normally does them in 4 1/2 - 5 hrs, but he decided to take it easier this time Still sounds good to me - unfortunately it is not a genetic capability and I couldn't run for a bus Now to explain where Katie Price fits into the title - Dad was jogging along and found himself alongside her and Peter Andre. Being him, he said hello to her and she responded and apparently they had a lovely chat (like you do when running a marathon ). He says she was very pleasant and down to earth and I think he was just a little chuffed Oh and by the way my Dad is 76 Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 good for him, well done DAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Good on your dad I couldn't run 26 metres let alone miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yep. I shamefully have to admit that I am a very bad runner. Well done to your dad, it's great to hear people doing such good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Good for him! Just one observation... I hope that Katie Price wears a jolly good sports bra! My dad is 77 and still swims 10 lengths daily - he recently scaled down from 20 lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done to your Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done your Dad What an achievement to complete one marathon, let alone 17. You must feel very proud and rightly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 WOW, 76? I can just about run a bath, never mind a marathon! Well done Lisas Dad - and everyone that took part, whether they finished it or not. The months of training through winter weather is just as much of a chore I should imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 good for your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Brilliant, just shows it's only numbers! Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 WOW Well done your dad. I have the utmose admiration for anyone who runs. I have managed to talk myself out of training for a marathon and think that I will continue to do so for the rest of my life! Pleased that he enjoyed K and P's company!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done your dad!!! That's fab!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done to your dad - what an achievement for all his marathons - it is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Fantastic acheivement....and at 76 - puts us all to shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done your Dad, and good to see Martin back on line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done to your Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Go Dad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Congrats to your dad! What an achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 My head is hung in shame, like some others i could not run a bath let alone a marothon. Well done to your dad , amazing as for Katie Price, i know it might be a bit controversal, but I like her! No, honestly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Was your Dad also interviewed briefly for TV? Only I caught an interview (you know where the interviewer jogs along with people talking to them (when they're really out of breath!) and THAT was a guy who was in his 70s and had done numerous marathons, made me ashamed really, I must get off my bottom and get fit! Well done everyone who completed it, much admiration and respect BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well done to your Dad! And also to Katie and Peter who i hear were struggling with training! (i watch their show! ) I am so bad at running, my PE teacher once came up to me and told me i was an embarrasment to the school and sent me to the changing rooms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Wow, hats off to your Dad . What a fantastic achievement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 as for Katie Price, i know it might be a bit controversal, but I like her! No, honestly! I like her aswell actually, and I've watched some of her series and she is very good with Harvey her disabled son. She's worked hard to get where she's to and as my dear nan would say "she calls a spade a spade"....I like her openess. Well done to your dad, Im rather that a man his age can run 26 miles and I can barely manage 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks everyone, I will pass on your congratulations. BeckyBoo - I don't think it was him on TV, he would definitely have mentioned that To be honest I have never been a fan of Katie Price but Dad was very impressed with how friendly and down to earth she was, not at all what he'd expected. I should have mentioned that he was running for charity which he always does Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
