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My story

 

OK, so it didn't go according to plan!  I had a bad cold all week and just didn't have the energy or fitness on the day which was very disappointing!  So, I did it in 4.31 which was a personal best but only one minute faster than last year!!!

I can honestly say that every step after the 14th mile was agony and had it not been for the crowd support I would have been even slower.  In the words of the great Steve Redgrave, if you ever see me go near another marathon, shoot me!  (Well, he wasn't talking about marathons obviously.)

This photo reflects the true emotion after this year's run.

Anyway, there is still time to sponsor me so if you can spare some money  I ran for The Actors' Charitable Trust, TACT.  Their website is www.tactactors.org and the charity provides much needed advice, support and grants for children of actors.  In the current economic climate I don’t need to stress that this year will be a challenging one for many of the people we help.
 
So sponsor me at www.justgiving.com/clairecarroll.  Everything helps and is enormously appreciated.
 
With lots of love and best wishes,

Claire

I presume you survived? xx Donation by charles saggers 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on the personal best!! Donation by Anmarie 28/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

hope you made your 4 hr target but well done you whatever the time!x Donation by clair huth 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just think of a gobfull of toffee bonbons Donation by Colette 25/04/09  

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better late than never... good luck Donation by Takis Kyprianou 25/04/09  

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Paula dare not enter this year, I hear Donation by Gaylee and Jools 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Keep enough breath for Kew! Donation by Peter & Eileen 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Run your little socks off! Donation by Emma H 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry for the late donation. Keep up the awesome work, Claire! Donation by Dawn 23/04/09  

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Donation by Margaret 23/04/09  

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Go for it babe - we will be cheering at mile 24!! Donation by Amanda and Catherine 21/04/09  

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Go girl! Will give you a wave... Donation by Lucy Carlson 21/04/09  

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Is there a Carl Hiaasen storyline in this? Donation by Francis Matthews 21/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Alan Colegrave 20/04/09  

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I'm full of admiration. Good luck. Donation by Lizzie 20/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Just do it! Donation by Le Midget d'amour 20/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

What with Paula's broken toe, you are still in for a chance ... Donation by D & T 17/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Time is of the essence... chop chop! Donation by Chelli, Jamie & Saskia 03/04/09  

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Good Luck you crazy girl!! Donation by Rose Whittle 02/04/09  

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Good Luck. We'll have some White Zinfandel standing by! Donation by The Clampits 01/04/09  

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Good luck, and run well. Donation by Tom Sykes 31/03/09  

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brilliant girl, ah the hotel corridor x Donation by Erica 31/03/09  

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Good luck darling! Donation by carolyn gaunt 31/03/09  

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Run like the wind Claire!! x Donation by Trudders 09/03/09  

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best of luck Donation by hinksey hill 07/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You go girl! Donation by Alexander Finbow 06/03/09  

£37.00 + £10.44 Gift Aid

you're amazing - all the best! Donation by adam napier 04/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Stunning. Well done. Good luck - again! Donation by John Timperley from AWL 18/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done you...here's my little addition. Donation by MARK KEMPNER 29/01/09  

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You are brilliant, Claire, thank you! Donation by Robert from TACT ! 26/01/09  

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