Stars to run in York 10k (From York Press)
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Stars to run in York 10k
10:23am Tuesday 27th July 2010 in
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- By Jennifer Bell » jennifer.bell@thepress.co.uk
WORLD Cup winning legend Sir Geoff Hurst, champion jockey Richard Dunwoody and Yorkshire-born model Nell McAndrew will be among the thousands of runners taking part in this year’s York 10K.
Up to 6,000 runners will join together for the Run For All event this Sunday, set up in memory of heroic fundraiser Jane Tomlinson.
Sir Geoff, who is still the only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, is the president of Run For All partner charity Sparks, which raises money for children’s medical research.
He said: “I’m delighted to be involved in the York 10K.
“As Sparks president, I regard the charity’s goal of trying to help all children to be born healthy and grow up healthy to be even more important than scoring the winner in a World Cup final.”
National Hunt legend Richard Dunwoody, winner of the Grand National and celebrated for his Cheltenham Gold Cup winning feats on legendary grey Desert Orchid, met Jane Tomlinson during her term as vice-president of Sparks.
Richard, a Sparks ambassador, said: “I’m honoured to be running for Sparks in the York 10k – even if it will feel a bit strange to be coming down the straight at York racecourse without a horse underneath me.”
Nell McAndrew, patron of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, has run at a number of Run For All events.
“It is fantastic to be joining the event in York,” she said.
“The Run For All 10Ks are always such special days, always uplifting and emotional at the same time. There is always such a brilliant atmosphere among those taking part and the crowds cheering everyone on.
“I always feel so touched by all those who are taking part to fundraise and try to make a difference to the lives of others, and so often to remember someone very special in their lives.”
The York 10K, now in its second year, will start and finish at York Racecourse and take runners into the city centre, past the York Minster and back along the riverside.
Comments(19)
invisibleman
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12:44pm Tue 27 Jul 10
Lizzie Browning wrote:Why? do you see yourself as a 'star'?
How about the 'stars' of the forum pages - anyone other than me doing this? We could run together, swap real names and shout abuse at cyclists..lol. I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)
Baggsey the one to run behind the real Nell
Lizzie Browning
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12:55pm Tue 27 Jul 10
invisibleman wrote:Erm no I don't....tongue in cheek, which coincidentally seems like your intention on Sunday! :-o <joke>
Lizzie Browning wrote:Why? do you see yourself as a 'star'?
How about the 'stars' of the forum pages - anyone other than me doing this? We could run together, swap real names and shout abuse at cyclists..lol. I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)
Baggsey the one to run behind the real Nell
Pedro
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3:08pm Tue 27 Jul 10
joshe
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3:26pm Tue 27 Jul 10
invisibleman
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5:13pm Tue 27 Jul 10
Lizzie Browning wrote:Ha Ha ! Thats a bit rude LOL
invisibleman wrote:Erm no I don't....tongue in cheek, which coincidentally seems like your intention on Sunday! :-o <JOKE>Lizzie Browning wrote: How about the 'stars' of the forum pages - anyone other than me doing this? We could run together, swap real names and shout abuse at cyclists..lol. I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)Why? do you see yourself as a 'star'? Baggsey the one to run behind the real Nell
euroinforitnow
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6:06pm Tue 27 Jul 10
joshe wrote:What's yours ?
If you see Geoff Hurst ask him what his claim to fame is, and ask him how much longer is he going to dine out on it.
mumof4andahalf
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7:29pm Tue 27 Jul 10
Lizzie Browning
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7:34pm Tue 27 Jul 10
mumof4andahalf wrote:Great stuff - its what it is all about. Very inclusive and I'm sure he'll have a memorable day.
My father in law is running it even tho he's recovering from cancer!! Good luck Steve, you'l be great!!
mumof4andahalf
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7:42pm Tue 27 Jul 10
Lizzie Browning wrote:And he's doing a half marathon in September, all for cancer research!
mumof4andahalf wrote: My father in law is running it even tho he's recovering from cancer!! Good luck Steve, you'l be great!!Great stuff - its what it is all about. Very inclusive and I'm sure he'll have a memorable day.
Alucard
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7:57pm Tue 27 Jul 10
joshe wrote:Not just a goal in 1966. His Knighthood is for many years of committed charity work. And this is a charity event not a free lunch.
If you see Geoff Hurst ask him what his claim to fame is, and ask him how much longer is he going to dine out on it.
Try reading an article and you might find it unnecessary to post daft questions.
Garrowby Turnoff
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9:34pm Tue 27 Jul 10
joshe wrote:"Some people are on the pitch...
If you see Geoff Hurst ask him what his claim to fame is, and ask him how much longer is he going to dine out on it.
...they think it's all over..."
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BooOSH!!! (Geoff Hurst rockets the ball into the roof of the German net)
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"...it is NOW!"
Lizzie Browning
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9:42am Wed 28 Jul 10
mumof4andahalf wrote:Ah - now that is a serious distance. Done a few of those and the second hour hurts! The atmosphere is lovely though with people really 'getting' the charity angle. Last place cheered as much as first and all that. I'm doing the Lancaster half in Nov, thats a good one - largely because its as flat as a pancake!
Lizzie Browning wrote:And he's doing a half marathon in September, all for cancer research!
mumof4andahalf wrote: My father in law is running it even tho he's recovering from cancer!! Good luck Steve, you'l be great!!Great stuff - its what it is all about. Very inclusive and I'm sure he'll have a memorable day.
heathcliffe
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12:29pm Wed 28 Jul 10
Lizzie Browning wrote:So you're a star of the forum page...mmmm
How about the 'stars' of the forum pages - anyone other than me doing this? We could run together, swap real names and shout abuse at cyclists..lol. I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)
Lizzie Browning
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12:57pm Wed 28 Jul 10
heathcliffe wrote:No, it was tongue in cheek and referring to us all. As I've said above. Why must some people just be so negative and out to cause trouble? Get over it!
Lizzie Browning wrote:So you're a star of the forum page...mmmm
How about the 'stars' of the forum pages - anyone other than me doing this? We could run together, swap real names and shout abuse at cyclists..lol. I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)
Lizzie Browning
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1:02pm Wed 28 Jul 10
heathcliffe wrote:Also - if your name refers to the Bronte character, you might also want to lose that final 'e'. <Smile>
Lizzie Browning wrote:So you're a star of the forum page...mmmm
How about the 'stars' of the forum pages - anyone other than me doing this? We could run together, swap real names and shout abuse at cyclists..lol. I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)
AdmiralNN
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2:14pm Wed 28 Jul 10
Alucard wrote:Not just one!
joshe wrote: If you see Geoff Hurst ask him what his claim to fame is, and ask him how much longer is he going to dine out on it.Not just a goal in 1966. His Knighthood is for many years of committed charity work. And this is a charity event not a free lunch. Try reading an article and you might find it unnecessary to post daft questions.
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Joshe make a list of the worlds greatest ever football players any era any country.
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Now look it over and pick out all those great players the peles, maradonas etc that have played in a world cup final. Now filter these out to those that scored a hatrick in it.
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Yep there is only one
heathcliffe
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2:15pm Wed 28 Jul 10
King Edward
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12:30am Thu 29 Jul 10
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Lizzie Browning says...
12:38pm Tue 27 Jul 10
I will be the one dressed as Nell McAndrew of-course..... ;0)