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My story

 

Well I did it and what a fantastic experience.

 

So my finish time was 5 hrs 32 minutes and 3 seconds.  I was in the first 25% of finishers at position 8663 – and, as pleasing, was that I was 484th in the 50 – 54 years old age bracket.  Not too bad for someone who had never run before December, although I say it myself, so am now typing this wearing my Finishers tee-shirt and medal round my neck – just for my own amusement really.

 

As I was arriving at the Competitors enclosure I met a lady, Dorothy, in her wheelchair with her Dog for the Disabled, Swift, a beautiful black Labrador. She and her dog had been together for 8 years and transformed her life – amazing coincidence to meet her just before the start and a further inspiration to finish the race.

 

So the race itself – I was in Pen 9 Red, which meant I was in the last group to leave (or expected slowest), not nervous just another day another frame of mind.  Spent the first few miles with the Wombles of Wimbledon who seem to bring a big cheer and other colourful characters including a twelve legged caterpillar and towards the end I just managed to keep ahead of Woody who was running as an enormous tree.  The crowd were absolutely fantastic and the race was actually easier than some of the previous gruelling, seemingly unending training that I had undertaken.  I now know every single combination and multiples of 26.2 miles as I mentally divided how far I had got to go as each mile went passed.  No enduring pain or discomfort or blisters during the race, and very conscientious of taking on vast litres of fluid as numerous runners were suffering with dehydration and cramp and collapsing by the wayside – that was not an option to be considered for me so just kept swallowing the Lucozade Sport – not to be my new tipple.

 

 

How do I feel right now a couple of days on and after a couple of glasses of Chablis  – slightly stiff  (getting more nimble by the hour – but still preferable to ask for assistance than contemplate going upstairs unnecessarily), knowledge that flip flops are not going to be this seasons ‘must’ fashion accessory as my big left big toe nail is probably going to fall off, and an overwhelming emotional humble feeling towards my dear Family and Friends that have supported me over the last four months in order to get Brigadier the Labrador.

 

 

So thank you thank you thank you for donating – there is still some monies to come in from those that prefer to give after the mission is accomplished and a few of the doubting Thomas’ who thought I may fade on the way round.  We will get Brigadier – not sure when he will come into being but I intend to meet him, see him during his training and finally to be introduced to the disabled person who will care and work with him.  Fabulous outcome and so I convey my very deep appreciation and affection for helping to make this possible.  Thank you.

 

 

xxxxxxxxxxxxx   Diana   xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

I confirm my annual subscription to Sexydates.com. I think the free crosslinks to Hornyhousewives.com are an excellent bonus. Donation by andrew parrish 27/08/09  

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I knew you could do it...no doubt! you believed in yourself....sod the doubters!! Lots of love x x x Donation by Jackie Travers 28/05/09  

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well done auntie diana.xx Donation by claire & rosie 19/05/09  

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well done, sorry its late, bloody internet. Take carexxxxxx Donation by sharon & dean 19/05/09  

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Very well done and for such a wonderful cause Donation by Veryan Kent 06/05/09  

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Tremendous effort. A case of F.W.B. all over again! Donation by Rowan 05/05/09  

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a fantastic effort !! Donation by Mike + Melanie Ewer 05/05/09  

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sorry its late! Donation by josef batson 05/05/09  

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well done, Great finishing time! Tom is so very proud! :) XX Donation by Sarah Kerrigan 05/05/09  

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Congratulations- a marvellous achienvement. perhaps you can recover by walkinb along The Cleave on the flat! Donation by philip and Sue Willoughby 30/04/09  

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Well done! Donation by Paul & Lucy Kelly 29/04/09  

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Fantastic Diana - very humbling Donation by Jane & Paul Morris 29/04/09  

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Well done! Donation by Adam Wilson 29/04/09  

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Congratulations, and in a good time too ! Donation by Peter & Pam Roden 28/04/09  

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well done x Donation by Fay 28/04/09  

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Congratulations on finishing! This is such a great cause :) Donation by Carly Taylor 27/04/09  

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Our donation comes after the event (been away) so not sure if you survived! Hope so. Anyway, well done for even thinking of doing it! Donation by June and Clive 27/04/09  

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Well done !! hurrah Donation by Rob Hygate 27/04/09  

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'Run' like the 'wind'... Hope you 'reach' your goal... don't have to 'bow' out... and 'beat' your time... sorry, no more sailing puns. Best of luck x Donation by ant garratt 26/04/09  

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Wishing you a successful run - thinking of you!!! Donation by Annabel Gatward 26/04/09  

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Well done for all your great efforts and all the very best for great run! Sarah & Purdey x Donation by Sarah Boullier 26/04/09  

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Will be willing you on, you are a star! Donation by Caroline 26/04/09  

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Every good wish...you will do it.. Donation by Gordon Wyles 25/04/09  

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Hope it goes well, good luck. Donation by Andrew Brookfield 24/04/09  

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Good Luck, sounds like you have done the hard bit (diet and training). It will be too easy. Donation by James Brookfield 24/04/09  

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Good luck. We'll be thinking of you... Lx Donation by Linda & Roy Fisher 24/04/09  

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Good luck ! Donation by Graham J 24/04/09  

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It's a dog's life - well done you! Donation by Kate and William 23/04/09  

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Good luck Diana - I am v impressed! X Donation by Jackie Thoms 23/04/09  

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Hope Sunday Goes Well For You Lots of Love Pip Donation by Pip Dadd nee Lee 23/04/09  

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