Raised: 169%
Target: £1,400.00
Raised so far: £2,360.45
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My story

 
Thank you so much for all your support, both financially and emotionally, my London Marathon challenge was the best experience ever!
 
It was a very slow start: being at the very end of the runners crowd, it was hard to get into a good pace and rhythm, but eventually my run consisted mainly of overtaking others (including Katie Price and Peter Andre, thank goodness, and most of the rhinos and vegetables and Mr.Happies/Tickles/etc). The heat was overwhelming but I kept telling myself not to stop (at points I was screaming inside: 'You can walk any other day for the rest of your life, but NOT THIS ONE!')
 
I was blessed by priests alongside the road twice (very refreshing), I chatted for a couple of miles with Al Barley who ran in his Essex Police Uniform and who I'd met already at the Brentwood half marathon six weeks ago (he has taken part in every London Marathon since the event started 28 years ago), and I cracked up over Elvis who managed to run and sing at the same time - hilarious impersonation! I loved all the kids who shouted out to all the runners but couldn't read my name so fast: ''Go John! Go Tim! Go Pat! Go Es...shfmbl''). I didn't hit the wall as they call the moment your legs give in, I drank enough not to faint or throw up (as I've seen a few around me do) and I kept running through crowds and crowds of walking people - felt very Rocky, Eye of the Tiger!! :-)
 
My time was certainly not a record breaker but at least I can say that I didn't stop once, while fully soaking up the atmosphere and smiling all the way to the finish. With your wonderful contributions I managed to raise lots of money (see above) - a massive thank you!
 
Special thanks to:
- Nichola, Clair and Hanneke who are the bestest friends a girl can wish for,
- Natural History Museum for funds raised @ the charity cake bake,
- Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Primary School for their special mini marathon in aid of Kidney Research
- Kyokushin Karate dojo in Finchley for their sponsorship
 
I've got a big fat medal and the cheesiest grin on my face ever - and no one is going to take those away from me!!
 
If some of you wanted proof of my running abilities before donating:
I hope you are convinced now and will dig deep in your pockets! 
Thank you kindly. 

Well done Esther!! I'm so proud of you. hope you achieve the garget we support you till you do! lots of love xxx Donation by Yuko 08/05/09  

£10.00

Donation by Jim and Gill 06/05/09  

£20.00

Money raised during the Non-school uniform day in aid of Kidney Research UK Donation by Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Primary School 04/05/09  

£135.45

Donation by Maulo 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I believe you are able to make it till the end!!! See you there!! OSU Donation by Niki 25/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Een Londentrip zat er niet in, dus ook geen drankje in de Inn, hoe jammer, maar ach, wij zorgen voor een rond eindbedrag. Donation by papa en mama 24/04/09  

£36.05

good luck lady! Donation by viki 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

will be cheering you 800m from end, good luck Donation by Joe Nolan 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Plenty of vaseline and you'll be fine x Donation by Duncan & Hen 24/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

We enjoyed some gorgeous cake on your behalf and managed to raise some money at the same time! Best of luck xxx Donation by Natural History Museum Staff 23/04/09  

£100.00

good luck girl! so proud of you x Donation by clair, guy & shorty 22/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

It's a great cause - good luck. Donation by Dan Carver 21/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Darling, good luck! see you at point 24 if not before! Lots of loveXX Donation by Lou 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Esther, only wish we were there to support you in person,but we will be thinking of you, enjoy x Donation by The Shed 18/04/09  

£26.00

You know, you could run to Smokey's... Donation by Naomi 17/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Ja graag Tante! Donation by Debora de Rooy 17/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Susie Leuty 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - I'm actually very jealous! Donation by Tom Willetts 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Zowie 27/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Neil 27/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go Girl, you can do it! Donation by Anke 25/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck and thank you Donation by Grant Russell 24/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Way to go Esther!! Donation by Femke 24/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Esther Donation by Chris & Jayne Hunt 20/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Still don't get why anyone would do this, but best of luck! Donation by Caroline Liinanki 17/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run baby, run! Shine baby, shine! Donation by Maaike 16/03/09  

£15.00

Zet 'm op, maar doe voorzichtig; de mens is niet gemaakt om zo hard te lopen, tenzij de tijger je achtervolgt! Donation by Miro 16/03/09  

£20.00

Run Essie Run! Donation by Daan 16/03/09  

£10.00

GO, GO gadget legs!! Donation by Siobhan 12/03/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

A fantastic cause close to my heart. Wishing you all the best for the big day! xx Donation by Rachel Oliver 12/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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