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My story

 

I made it - all 42.195km - in a very slow 4 hours and 46 minutes.  It was the hottest ever for thisrace with temperatures hitting 36 degrees C and in spite of many miles of training, the heat was just too much for me to run fast.  I admit having to walk a bit in the later stages of the race when the mercury really started to rise, and the crippling pain in my toes became unbearable.  Crowd support was great, with frequent cries of "courage" and "bravo" from spectators, many of whom were in fancy dress and party mood themselves.  I did take part in a few "tests oenosportifs" on the way round, though diligently spat all the wines out again ( hot enough without the dehydrating effects of alcohol).

All in all, the Marathon du Medoc is a great experience and at least I'm still here and still running. I even finished 1328th out of 7108, and 87th out of 646 in my age group.

It's still not too late to sponsor me to raise money for the breast cancer team at the Macmillan Primrose Oncology unit at Bedford Hospital. It is just over a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the treatment and support I have received has been fantastic.  The unit was only made possible by charitable fundraising and continues to rely on charity to enable it to provide treatment locally. 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bedford Hospitals Charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. The charity has agreed to transfer  the funds raised to the breast cancer team.

So please do sponsor me now. 

A huge thank you to everyone for their support so far both on and off line.

Caroline

I know you'll ace it! Donation by Anastasia Edwards 22/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the event; hope you have time to stop at Lafite! Donation by Arabella Woodrow 22/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. Run hard. Great cause! Donation by Doug Griffith 22/08/06  

£20.00

Donation by Richard Payn 22/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Stavros Ioannides 22/08/06  

£20.00

Worthy cause indeed - good luck Donation by Paul Evans 21/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Caroline - enjoy the run! Donation by Fiona Barlow 21/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great time, thinking of you on the run. Donation by Andy Owens / dcs 21/08/06  

£50.00

Good luck & enjoy the wines on the way round Donation by Mark Bingley 21/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck ! Donation by Martin Bowley 19/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Caroline Donation by Nina 19/08/06  

£50.00

Good Luck - I hope you're wearing the appropriate Riedel Nike trainers Donation by Robert Joseph 18/08/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Louise du Bosky 18/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Caroline from us all at ewpr. Donation by Christina pretty 18/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Caroline - 2005 vintage will keep you going! Donation by Julian Blakemore 17/08/06  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

May a few drops of rain fall - enough to cool you, but not enough to dampen your spirit Donation by Ian Harris 15/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a glass of Margaux for me en-route. Good Luck! Donation by Andrew Wilson 15/08/06  

£25.00

Go for it Caroline - you're amazing! Donation by Jane Philpott 15/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Caroline - we'll be thinking of you Donation by Sophie, Cory, Linda & John 14/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Every chateau has a story! Donation by KG 14/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Caroline - thinking of you C x Donation by Charles Byrne 14/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You've already won! Donation by The Goodies 14/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the run, Caroline! Donation by Jack Whitaker 12/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Paul Bradshaw 11/08/06  

£50.00

Good Luck Donation by Annette Collier 11/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - and trust you will enjoy the '05's! Donation by David Hunter 10/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Caroline! Donation by Paul Merritt 10/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Caroline. Donation by Pat Carroll 10/08/06  

£20.00

Donation by Keith&Amanda 09/08/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Caroline, you are an angel! Good luck... Donation by Ioannis Shekeris 09/08/06  

£20.00
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