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My story

 

Hi,

I did it!!! On Sunday I joined 35,000 other people in London and ran my first marathon. It was an absolutely brilliant experience, with great weather, a great atmosphere and such tremendous support from the crowds.

 

I reached the starting line fuelled and watered to the max, with a lot of butterflies in my stomach. But … I ran the whole way, passed Peter Andre and Jordan in the second mile, kept a steady pace, didn’t hit the wall, felt quite smug passing everyone who had hit the wall, and finished with a time better than I was hoping for – 3hr 58min and 50sec.

 

Barely coherent on Sunday afternoon I was apparently walking around with a “what-just-happened-to-me?” expression on my face. But it was definitely worth it, as the adrenaline is still pumping two days later and the sense of accomplishment is immense.  

However, any suggestions for getting down stairs without using quadricep muscles gratefully received!

All the support and good wishes I have received really meant a lot to me and definitely helped in the final few miles. I have been extremely touched by your generosity. With the money I have raised the Gareth Butler History Trust will be able to fund at least 14 students from lower economic background to go on history trips to the battlefields in northern France this autumn. I’ll be meeting the students in a couple of months and it’ll be fantastic seeing all the money I have raised have such an immediate impact.

 

 

Now for the small print: donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Gareth Butler History Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Your sponsorship is very much appreciated.

Claire

Left this a bit late, I know....payment by results!! Donation by Brian Pomeroy 03/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

what a girl! Donation by Dot 29/04/09  

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well done - here is the bonus! Donation by David Edmonds 28/04/09  

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Excellent, Well Done !!!! Donation by Andy Brown 28/04/09  

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Well done! Under 4 hours, very impressive! Donation by Paul Bentley 28/04/09  

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Well done! Donation by Anonymous 27/04/09  

£10.00

Sorry to do it after the fact - well done!!! Donation by Dermot 26/04/09  

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Go, girl! Donation by Sandra Gruescu 26/04/09  

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Good Luck Donation by Shmoo 25/04/09  

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E pur, si muove! Donation by James E Siddelley 25/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck. Can only stroll nowadays! Donation by David Taggart 24/04/09  

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Brave girl! Good on you. Donation by Alice Adams 24/04/09  

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Nutter.... Donation by Neil McEwan 23/04/09  

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We will be watching from the sofa too! Donation by Jess, Mickey and Mabel 23/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Missy Moo! I'm bringing my pom poms... Give us a C... Give us an I... Donation by Kirstine 23/04/09  

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You can do it Donation by Mr JORDAN 23/04/09  

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I'll look out for you on the telly Donation by Claudia 23/04/09  

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Go for it - You are a star ! Donation by Caroline and Mike 22/04/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Sam Jordan 22/04/09  

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Remember the Wall is your friend... ;) Donation by Andy Hull 20/04/09  

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I'll be dreaming about you on 26th from NZ. Donation by Jung Hee Lee 17/04/09  

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Better you than me, Rainbow Donation by Keith Newman 16/04/09  

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I'm impressed by anyone who can run a 26miles! Good luck! Donation by Dom 16/04/09  

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you're nuts, but good luck! Donation by Chris 16/04/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Carole Stone 16/04/09  

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Enjoy the experience! ps given the photo on your site, would suggest you stick to the pounding the roads for your training runs! Donation by Boysie 15/04/09  

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good luck Claire Donation by Lorne 15/04/09  

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Just keep making up those stories - you'll be fine! Donation by Beth 15/04/09  

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Good luck Donation by Conor Ryan 15/04/09  

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So proud of you hun...wish i could run half as far! Donation by Rach N 15/04/09  

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