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Hello!

Just a quick note to say THANK YOU very much for sponsoring me for the London Marathon, I managed to raise a grand total of £963.67 for Cancer Research UK.

What an amazing day, I woke up early and stuffed myself with a big bowl of Shreddies and caught the tube to the start of the race - this was the point the nerves kicked in, had I drank enough fluids? would I get a stitch? can I really run 26 miles?

I waited apprehensively at the start line trying to clear my mind of any worries and focusing on getting to the finish - and I was off-

The beginning was difficult due to there being another 32,000 people to dodge, but after a few miles it got easier, sadly the weather got worse - I felt like a drowned rat as the heavens opened.

I continued with my 7 minute mile pace and seemed to hold out well with the help of Lucozade, power bar gels and a very supportive crowd.

Then suddenly after 20 miles I hit the 'wall'. My brain was saying 'stop doing this to me, are you mad?!' but I got through the pain by repeating in my head 'bullet, missile, rocket' I slowed my pace slightly but never dared begin walking as I'd never start again.
Each mile after the 20th seemed to take forever, as I got over Tower Bridge I realised I only had another few miles to go so tried my best to speed up. Seeing that finish line was the most exhilarating experience, I'd made it, I'd ran a marathon and lived to tell the tale! I completed the 26.21 mile course in 3 hours and 33 minutes, I was really pleased with my time and plan to do it all again next year for another worthy cause. Thanks again for sponsoring me - it was an experience I will never forget. James

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Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 1089464, Scotland SC041666

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

Donations 15

Well done James, this is from me and the nice people I work with :-)

Donation by Matthew Dodds on 06/05/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done love - Andy, Neil, Anna and Kath x x x

Donation by Chris Fox on 24/04/04

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well Done James - we knew you could do it - Chris x

Donation by Chris Fox on 22/04/04

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Foxy. Glad you have raised so much for such a good cause.

Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/04

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic We are very proud of you .Well done , Christine was adear friend

Donation by Su and Alan Williams on 18/04/04

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done. My Mum would have been very proud of you and very proud that you put her name to this.

Donation by Alistair & Gill Hunt on 17/04/04

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck James!

Donation by Louise Butcher on 16/04/04

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck from all At Trafford MBC!!

Donation by Chris Fox on 16/04/04

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Go on Fox - will be cheering you on (whilst waiting for you to finish in the pub!)

Donation by Simon Prentice on 15/04/04

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 08/04/04

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 07/04/04

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

You Nutter!

Donation by Matt kelly on 23/02/04

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 13/02/04

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Go Foxy!!!

Donation by Anonymous on 13/02/04

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew McEwan on 11/02/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£325.00
  • Offline donations£607.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£932.00
  • Gift Aid£91.67

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