TeamMSRC

TeamMSRC is the name we give to anyone taking part in some kind of event on behalf of our charity.

Whether it is the Virgin London Marathon or a three legged race, if you are doing it for MSRC you are part of the team.

Along with the personalised Sponsor Forms, Posters and the Campaign letters we also have a exclusive TeamMSRC range of running vests and t-shirts, which we are happy to supply.

Our attitude is that if even only one new person affected by MS gets to hear about us through what you are wearing that is a result.

On top of that we like TeamMSRC members to really aim for those stars when it comes to sponsorship.

We don't mind if it is £10 or £10,000 as long as it is the best you can do. That is what TeamMSRC is all about - being part of being the best.

Pickering athlete Darran Bilton has won the masters' race in both the London and Edinburgh marathons in 2009.

The 43-year-old was the first male over 40 to cross the finish line in both races in identical times of 2 hours 23 minutes and 32 seconds.
Bilton raised money for charity with his achievement and told BBC Radio York he was delighted.

"The aim was to finish as the first Master at both London and Edinburgh and I managed to pull it off."

He added: "I was the first master at London and the first master at Edinburgh. I finished fourth overall which was fantastic and unbelievably I ran it to the second in the same time as in London. You couldn't plan it could you?"

Bilton has represented Great Britain, the North of England, Yorkshire and his club Leeds City and he said he feels he is getting better with age.

"I was really pleased. I was defending my title in London. I was the first master, which is a polite way of saying the first veteran, for the last two years.

"It's never been won three years in succession in the 29 years of the London Marathon's history and I was fortunate enough to finish as 10th Briton and I retained my masters mantle."

Bilton lives in Pickering in North Yorkshire and he said the area is ideal for running.

"Training around Dalby Forest certainly helps the cardio-vascular system and just loving running. York's a great city for running."

After completing two marathons in a matter of weeks Bilton is now looking to the rest of the year.

"My first challenge is to recover! Then I've got a summer of enjoyable road races."

Source: BBC Sport © British Broadcasting Corporation 2009

Abi Crawford at MSRC said: "Darran was the 1st over 40 male to cross the finish line at the London Marathon and then just 5 weeks later, he repeats the performance at the Edinburgh Marathon - completing both races in the same time!

His JG page is www.justgiving.com/darranbilton and the Rotary Club of Pickering are fundraising on his behalf for MSRC.

Above are photos of him at the MSRC post-race reception this year and on the course (look at both his feet off the ground!!).

Warmest congratulations from all at MSRC and thanks for his continued support etc."

© Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC)