I'm taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Normandy Beaches. I'll be trekking 100km of the coastline stormed as part of Operation Overlord during the D-Day landings of the Second World War.
I'll be doing this to commemorate the sacrifices made by those who fought in WWII whilst helping to support the soldiers and veterans of today.
It will be a physically and emotionally tough challenge, but I'm doing it all for a great cause: ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the National Charity of the British Army. They support soldiers, veterans and their families when they need it most.
Please cheer me on by making a donation towards my target.
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My Updates
Training...
Training going well despite the hot weather. An early start to crack 12-13 miles this morning...onward and upward.Thank you to my Sponsors
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The Globe
£256.25
Alison Waine
£160
The Globe
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Anonymous
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Glynn Plant
Good luck Marcus!
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Skid Marks
Fambai Zvakanaka Shamwari!!!!!
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Globe Pub
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Martin Gliniecki
Unbelievable that I had to pay for your promotion to SSgt. You’d never have earned it. 😁 Well done buddy, great cause.
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Dom Cooper
Great cause and effort Marcus - well done!
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Alan Taylor
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Simon Gartside
Hope all goes well👍
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Lee Smurthwaite
Good luck with the walk Marcus - a great charity!
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Tony Richards
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Gavin Crimminggs
Best wishes Marcus and company. Great cause.
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Guy Moncur
Best of luck Marcus!
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Richard Beatson
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Paul Roger Hemmings
Best of luck mate
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Fat Gaz
Very impressive dad, everyone is massively proud of you
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Mike Bradley
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Matt Jones
Good luck Marcus. Hope the the weather is ok for you both!
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Marcus Gartside
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Tony Davies
All the best Marcus
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Susan Carson
Battlefield tour, walking and remembrance all in one - what could be better. Good luck!
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Liz Hunt
Should be easy with bionic knees!! Good luck.
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Hair Dresser
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Tina Smith
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David Gill
A great cause, Marcus, and the very best of luck on your walk.
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Ruth-ann Murphy-hennessey
Go Marcus!!!
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Sarah
Good luck!
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Jim Kerr
Good luck Marcus, you’ve got this.
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Keith
Good luck on your trek - see you next season at the Brittania
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Jo Burnard
Good luck Marcus!
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Lucy Weller
Good luck Marcus!!
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Tony Davies
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Aaron Farmer
Good luck Marcus
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George Schofield
Best of luck Marcus! Sounds like an amazing experience for a fantastic cause.
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Rebecca Johnson
Best of luck Marcus!
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Anonymous
Good luck
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Matthew Jackson
Good luck Marcus!
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Michael Clarke
Best of luck!
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Heather Burtenshaw
All the best for this special challenge.
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Sean Jones
Keep going Marcus
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Rob S
Good effort Marcus, well done
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Aaron Farmer
Good luck Marcus!
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Paul D
All the best on the walk Marcus, look forward to hearing the tales from it when you're next in the commercial area
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Marcus Gartside
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Claire Melina
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David Buckley
By the left quick march, Marcus :)
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Christian Ashurst
Marcus supporting soldiers, veterans and their families is very dear to my heart having recently left in 2019, best foot forward and good luck.
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Wayne Davidson
Good luck Marcus and I’m sure you will get to Officer Status soon.
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Huw Carden
All the very best Marcus!
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Jenna Lund
Thank you xxx
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Emily Burns
Good luck Marcus - great work for a fantastic charity.
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Tim
Walking for a great cause!
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Craig Fennell
Good luck Marcus, I'm sure you will smash it!
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Steve Cardew
Best of luck Marcus!
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Damian Adams
Well done Marcus and good luck!
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Deyolden Lewis
Best of luck Marcus, sure you will smash it!
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Paul Opie
Good luck!!
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Brodie + Kayleigh
All the best Marcus!
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Mark Tarpey
Enjoy your walk , enjoy the history , least we forget,
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Brian Keown
Well done Marcus (and kindly mademoiselle helping him round Normandy). Magnifique!
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Jan Marek
Good luck and will forward it on to others who may contribute.
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Neil Guerin
Good luck Marcus, a great cause 🙏
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Tori Bradley
Best of luck Uncle Marcus! A great challenge and cause :)
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Nic Mansfield
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Val Baldwin
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Paul Redding
£10 for each goal you let us score today! Well done Marcus; top effort especially for a man of your age 😉
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Oli Boast
Good luck Marcus!
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Paul
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G Linger
Best Wishes Marcus on your endeavour! Will keep the reasons for supporting this charity in my thoughts.
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Martin Clowes
Great work Marcus. Smiles eat miles.
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David John
Good Luck!
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Elizabeth Nash
Fantastic achievement- well done!
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Rebecca Hillier
Hope your knees hold out!
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Shane Allingham
Ahoy there shippers
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Alister Hill
Come on Lt Col Gartside !
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John Brownbridge
K11YP MARCUS
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Natasha Vout
Best of luck Marcus
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Charlotte Bagnall
Good luck, and I hope the weather is kind to you !
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Mike Cushen
Good luck… cracking cause
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Saffron Clarke
Good luck Marcus!
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Anonymous
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Ryan Davis
Good luck Marcus!
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Asa Jones
Great work Marcus, good luck on the walk!
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Vicky Lightfoot
Good luck Marcus
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Matt Brereton
Good luck Marcus, great cause.
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Martyn York
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Craig Seer
Good luck Marcus from your old mate Craig Seer
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Karen Jones
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Marie Whitworth
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Anna Parry
Well done Marcus x
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Philip Brown
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Stuart Merry
Best of luck Marcus
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Chaz
Great effort. Best of luck.
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Desiree Gibson
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Emma Moralee-patterson
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Anonymous
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Christopher C Luxton
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Alan Pate
Good luck on the walk Marcus, great charity.
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Marcus Gartside
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Anonymous
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Dennis Massingham
A great cause...lest we forget
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Nic Globeus Gartside
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Paula Tippins
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