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Hi

I've finally done it at 4hours 43minutes and it was brilliant!!! I had an absolutely amazing day yesterday with masses of support from all my family and friends and the crowd who really do keep you going.  The day started with rain but remained dry for the rest of the run so great weather conditions, if a little humid in parts. Fortunately with the work of my physio and Leanne during the training my knee kept good throughout and I have come away injury free, so far!! It was brilliant to see all my friends and family on the way round with banners, children and loud screams of encouragement and it really was just a little emotional to have so much support. 

The hardest part were miles 22-24 but knowing there were friends at 25 really helped keep me going - despite the near miss on the bottles!!  Although not on record I did manage a robot finish for Suzi, albeit a slighty faster robot than usual I needed to get over that line. After finishing I managed to recuperate with Mars Bars, Cous Cous, fizzy sweets and a couple of beers and the following day felt pretty good. 

I have just added up all the sponsorship to date and currently I am at £1150 so thank you to all of you for all of your sponsorship.  Your money will really help our young athletes to pursue their sporting dreams and become the best that they can, with grants to help them to attend events, buy new training equipment and kit and hopefully one day give them the chance to represent our country in their chosen sport.  If you didn't have time to sponsor me before you still can for up to another 2 weeks and any size contribution is really appreciated.  Jean Pickering who runs the 'Ron Pickering Memorial Fund' has been truly briliant and provided us all with t-shirts and masses of support throughout and kept me motivated so another thank-you to the charity.

Once again a big thank-you to everyone who came to support me on the day and to my brother for organising transport there and a big well done to him on also completing the marathon even after a stint with the medics!

As a final note if you have ever wanted to do the London Marathon then do it, it's a brilliant day, feels amazing and you get a medal! What more do you need?

 More details on the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund can be found on the weblink on my page.

Thanks very much
Karen





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Well done Karen. You were amazing. We'll be there to cheer you on next year! Love Rach & Andy xx Donation by Rachael Raymond on 15/05/10

 
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as promised an extra £10 for the robot finish! (even tho i missed it) Good work Hedge Donation by suzi x on 27/04/10

 
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Well done Karen, what a brilliant time. Love Julie, Paul & Will x Donation by Julie Estall on 26/04/10

 
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Well Done Karen!!!!!!!!! Donation by Mark and Sandra and the 3 on 25/04/10

 
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So impressed Karen - well done you! x Donation by Jill Wilkens on 25/04/10

 
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Go Go So-So will be cheering you on! Love Lx Donation by Lucy Cook on 25/04/10

 
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Good luck lovely lady - we'll be watching and cheering on TV. Enjoy it all. Brilliant. Much love Di & Paul xx Donation by Diane Wainwright on 23/04/10

 
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I'm sure you'll run as powerfully as Paula Radcliffe, just don't get caught squatting like her. Donation by Neil, Sash & Kids XX on 23/04/10

 
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Cut your toenails a good few days prior to the marathon. That way if you cut them too short and your toes are painful, they have time to heal. XX Donation by Steven Little on 14/04/10

 
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fly like the wind x Donation by kate park on 28/03/10

 
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Go Hedgeroo, think of that well deserved pint at the end and how good it will taste! Donation by Kimberley, Goz, Toby & Sophie xxx on 27/03/10

 
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Go Hedge go... so proud of you and them legs of yours. Will be cheering you on from the sidelines and look forward to celebrating your success x Donation by Nicole, Jamie, Phoebe and Daisy on 25/03/10

 
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Good Luck Ron Donation by Dolly, Scott and Maxwell xxx on 25/03/10

 
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Best of luck with the marathon - I hope it all goes well for you. Fi x Donation by Fiona Faircloth on 24/03/10

 
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Good luck Karen Donation by Julie Graham on 22/03/10

 
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run run run my friend. xxx Donation by lucy johnson on 21/03/10

 
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Donation by Claire Wilkinson on 18/03/10

 
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Hope to be there to watch!! Donation by Claire Wilkinson on 18/03/10

 
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Run like the wind........... XXXXX Donation by leanne cornwell on 17/03/10

 
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Good luck Karen Donation by Charles Quinn on 16/03/10

 
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I'll be watching online from across the pond and cheering you on BIG TIME! Best of luck lovely lady! xxx Donation by Angie Bass on 15/03/10

 
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Good Luck Karen, I hope your neck/leg etc etc last until then and a long time beyond!x Donation by Samantha Eason on 11/03/10

 
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we are proud of you Auntie Karen xx run forest run :0) Donation by Joe and Matty on 27/02/10

 
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blisters and pain....knees and backs go girl :0) we know you can do it x look for Jen and the boys in the crowd!!! we will be cheering you on! love you Donation by jen and Paul Hedger on 27/02/10

 
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Donation by Karen Coghlan on 26/02/10

 
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