I did it! I ran (very slowly) all the way other than water stops/ toilet stops and the last three miles which were a killer and involved some walking. Took me 5hrs 20 mins so I came in just behind the leaders who completed in a record 2hrs 6mins (crazy!)

Thanks everyone.

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Thanks for visiting this page and considering sponsoring me to run the Paris Marathon. The reality of what I have signed myself up for is starting to hit home so your support will be very encouraging!

You will also be helping improve the lives of the people of Darfur. I have a very inspirational friend who heads up Tearfund's Disaster Management Team for Sudan and all money raised will go to projects that she oversees helping bring practical help and hope to people in one of the world's most distressing situations.

To find out more about the work please click here. If you don't have time then here is an idea of what your sponsorship could be helping with.

• £17 could help a refugee to start working to earn their own livelihood
• £25 could buy seeds and tools for one family to support them through the next planting season
• £150 could provide health education to 100 children for one year
• £600 could provide a well, giving safe water for 300 people
• £1,000 could provide sanitation facilities for 50 families

Thanks for your support.

Julesxx

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