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| Team Myeloma UK Runs 2009The funds raised by Team Myeloma UK in 2008 have gone an enormous way towards helping Myeloma UK support patients, carers and their families affected by myeloma and its related disorders. We are tremendously grateful for all the energy and determination in 2008 and we have an incredible year planned for 2009. Team Myeloma UK has places in many UK and international runs and we are also one of the official charities for the 2009 Edinburgh Marathon – our flagship event. We are also a Rat Race charity partner and have places in both the London and Edinburgh Rat Races. Click here for more information about the Rat Race Urban Adventure series. As of June 2009, we have places left in the following runs: Berlin Marathon 2009 (just a few places left!) The Bank of America Chicago Marathon 11 October 2009 (one place left!) BUPA Great South Run (just a few places left!) In 2009, Team Myeloma UK has a target of £120,000. Raising this money will fund at least six new research grants into understanding the causes and mechanisms of myeloma; the development of novel approaches to the early detection and diagnosis of myeloma; new drug development; increasing the number of patients entering clinical studies and improving the clinical environment in which treatment and care are delivered. As a Team Myeloma UK runner, you will receive dedicated support and an information pack to help raise funds and awareness for Myeloma UK. You’ll also receive a bright orange running vest (or t-shirt) to ensure that on the day of your run you will stand out as a Team Myeloma UK runner. If you are looking for inspiration, why not view our Edinburgh Marathon 2007 video pod Myeloma UK is delighted to announce the launch of its video pods from Mel Edwards, UK Athletics Level 4 Endurance Coach, on training, injuries (and how to prevent them) and much more. We also have a video pod from our own Jen Foley on general nutrition for runners and nutrition for running a half and full marathon. Click here to view the video pods. How to register for an eventIf you have any questions, need more information or you would like to register for one of the runs listed below, please get in touch. email: lorna@myeloma.org.uk or call: 0131 557 3332 Flora London Marathon 26 April 2009 Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon 31 May 2009 British 10K London Run 12 July 2009 Berlin Marathon 2009 BUPA Great North Run 20 September 2009 The Bank of America Chicago Marathon 11 October 2009 BUPA Great South Run ING New York City Marathon 1 November 2009 Big Fun Runs 2009 Flora London Marathon 26 April 2009Congratulations to all our amazing runners who took part in the 2009 Flora London Marathon. Whilst the funds are still coming in we expect our 28 runners in the 2009 Flora London Marathon to have raised an impressive £30,000 and much needed awareness of myeloma. If you ran in the 2009 London Marathon we have some photo's on our facebook page. If you have any great images from this year's race, which Myeloma UK may use in any promotional material, please send them to Lorna by email lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Interested in the Virgin London Marathon 2010? Click here. Still looking for the challenge of completing a marathon in 2009 - Team Myeloma UK still has places available in the Berlin Marathon 20 September. Please call Lorna Cunningham 0131 557 3332 or email lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top |  | Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon 31 May 2009Thank you to all 141 Myeloma UK runners who ran in this years Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday 31 May. It was a hot day but all our runners completed either their marathon or their leg of the Hairy Haggis Team Relay, with our first marathon runner finishing in just 2:40:12. With funds still coming in, it is expected that our runners will have raised an amazing £75,000 for Myeloma UK. Pictures of the day can be viewed on our facebook page. If you have any great photo’s or would like to send feedback about this year's race for Myeloma UK to use in future promotional material, please send them to Lorna by email lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Still looking for the challenge of completing a marathon in 2009? Team Myeloma UK still has places available in the Berlin Marathon 20 September. Please call Lorna Cunningham 0131 557 3332 or email lorna@myeloma.org.uk. If you loved completing the Edinburgh Marathon in 2009 and would like a place in the Edinburgh Marathon in 2010, email Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top | | 
British 10K London Run 12 July 2009If you didn’t manage to secure a place in the Flora London Marathon, The British 10K London Run is your chance to run through the streets of London. This memorable event takes you through the heart of historic London in summer 2009. Run alongside Olympic athletes, celebrities and tens of thousands of recreational runners. Unfortunately Myeloma UK has just filled all its charity places for the British 10K London Run in 2009, but if you have your own place and would like to raise much needed funds and awareness of Myeloma UK please contact Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top | | Berlin Marathon 20 September 2009 If you're looking to run your first marathon or already have a few marathons under your belt and are hoping to improve your personal best, then the Berlin Marathon may be just the ticket, as it's an extremely flat and fast course. Starting and finishing near the Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin's most famous landmarks, the Berlin Marathon attracts more than 40,000 runners – who have been heading here to run the 26.2-mile course every year since 1974. The course heads through the city, taking in some of Berlin's notable landmarks such as the Reichstag and Berliner Dom – and with more than a million spectators out in force to cheer you along the way, in addition to live music blaring out at over 50 locations, you're bound to be pushed on to achieve your own personal goal. Myeloma UK has places available in this years’ Berlin Marathon; we have also managed to secure 2 nights centrally located accommodations. If you would like more information or would like to sign up for a place, please email Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk Back to top | | BUPA Great North Run 20 September 2009The Great North Run is the world's most popular half marathon road running event. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in England. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster. Foster was inspired after running in the Round the Bays Race in New Zealand in 1979. Unfortunately Myeloma UK has just filled all its charity places for the Great North Run in 2009. If you have your own place and would like to raise much needed funds and awareness for Myeloma UK please contact Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top | |  The Bank of America Chicago Marathon 11 October 2009
If you’ve ever thought about running a marathon in the USA for Myeloma UK, then Chicago could be the city for you! Set in one of the most well known US cities, The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the world’s best races, starting and finishing within an area coveted by some of the city’s main hotels. The course has gentle gradients which, no doubt has helped previous runners complete this marathon in some of the quickest times recorded! | The course winds its way through some of the most popular neighbourhoods, including the Chinese and Hispanic Districts. There are plenty of landmarks along the way, including the world famous Sears Tower, which seems to be visible around every corner. Just like for the New York Marathon, Chicago couldn’t be easier to get to. With regular daily flights travelling to and from London and other regional airports around the UK – not forgetting the earlier you book the better choice you will have. Myeloma UK has just one place left to run in The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, if you would like to sign up and raise much needed funds and awareness for Myeloma UK please contact Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top | |  Bupa Great South Run 25 October 2009
| The Great South Run is a fast, flat 10-mile course past many outstanding historic Portsmouth landmarks, including the Dockyard at Victory Gate, and gives runners stunning views of this maritime city. The superb atmosphere has cemented the Great South Run as one of the most popular running events in the UK. Myeloma UK has just a few places left for supporters to run in the Great South Run in 2009 and raise much needed funds and awareness of Myeloma UK. If you are interested in a place, please email Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top | |
 ING New York City Marathon 1 November 2009
This is an experience of a life-time. It’s the largest, and most celebrated marathon in the world – the famous, New York Marathon. Starting from Staten Island, the course takes you on a journey through the city’s five famous and culturally diverse boroughs including Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, before you reach the finishing line in vibrant Central Park. Running in the famous footsteps of Hilary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, you will be cheered along by more than two million spectators. Unfortunately Myeloma UK has already filled its charity places for the ING New York City Marathon; however, if you have your own place and would like to raise much needed funds and awareness for Myeloma UK please contact Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top | |  Big Fun Runs
If you don’t fancy the distance of a marathon, why not try a Big Fun Run? All runs are 5km and open to adults and children. Big Fun Runs have a relaxed atmosphere, and are a great day out for the whole family. There are several planned for October 2009 in cities across the UK. For more information contact Lorna at lorna@myeloma.org.uk. Back to top |
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