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I'm taking on 10 half marathons in 2018 for LUPUS UK

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Hi everyone,

Today is the 10th anniversary of my friend Heather's "angel day". She sadly lost her battle with lupus when she was just 18.

To celebrate her life and help raise funds and awareness for LUPUS UK I will be completing 10 half marathons this year.

You can read more about this and how to support me at lupusuk.org.uk/paul-ten-hal...

Thank you!

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MrsMouseSJ

10! That's quite something, Paul. Particularly if you are going to run them all dressed as a wolf..... Good wishes/luck and will be supporting you.

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toMrsMouseSJ

Thank you MrsMouseSJ . I'll keep everyone updated with how I am getting on.

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Georgie-girl

Wow. That's an awful lot of running. 🏃You're a star. 🌟 I will definitely be supporting you.

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toGeorgie-girl

Thank you so much Georgie-girl :)

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PMRpro

All the very best Paul - hoping for NO blisters...

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toPMRpro

Thanks PMRpro . Did an eight-mile run yesterday when training and only got a minor blister. I'm sure my feet will get used to it.

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PMRpro in reply toPaul_Howard

Get lessons on taping! Even tennis players have to retire from matches due to blisters!!!!

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toPMRpro

Great advice! I will do that, thank you.

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Kevin53

Thank you Paul. Go well Kevin

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toKevin53

Thank you Kevin :)

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LouLamb

Good luck Paul 10 more than I ever could do 😂

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toLouLamb

Thank you LouLamb :)

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flap7

Good luck Paul, go steady ☺

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toflap7

Thank you flap7 :)

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skylark15

That's wonderful, Paul.

Tess

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Melba1

Good for you Paul - what a great way to remember your friend and also raise money and awareness. I will definitely sponsor you, might even come and watch a local one if you’re dressed as a wolf?!

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toMelba1

Thank you so much Melba1 . I should be easy enough to spot for any supporters who do see me at one of my runs. I know my wife will be coming to as many as she can to cheer me on :)

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Foss

Love the outfit, but 10 half marathons ... That's quite something. Good luck and will be keeping up to date.

Foss

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply toFoss

Thank you Foss :)

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sunshine16

Thank you so much Paul we really appreciate it and it certainly is a feat 👍😀😊

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply tosunshine16

Thank you sunshine16 :)

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sarahsch

Paul, I lost a friend to cystic fibrosis when we were both 16. That was pretty much life expectancy back then, but 32 years on life expectancy of CF suffers has more than doubled.

There is always hope & people just like you, raising awareness & funds for research, make this possible.

See you in Milton Keynes on 7th May. Do you need overnight accommodation?

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Paul_HowardPartnerLUPUS UK in reply tosarahsch

Hi sarahsch . I'm sorry to hear about your friend. It is very positive to hear that such progress is being made with CF though and I hope that the same will happen with cases like this of lupus.

Come and say hi if you see me in Milton Keynes. I live in Essex so it isn't too far to drive up in the morning.

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