Martin Smith is fundraising for Brigitte Trust

Marathon running for The Brigitte Trust

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Still smiling after 26.2 miles

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Raising money for

Brigitte Trust

Charity Registration No. 288923

Brigitte Trust volunteers offer emotional support and practical help to people and their families facing the enormous challenge of life-threatening illness such as cancer and motor neurone disease. The Trust works alongside GP's, district nurses and other health professionals who are its main source of referrals. 189 families were supported last year. Please help us to reach out to even more.

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Martin Smith

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Raised: 149%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,975.00

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My story

Hi everyone

I don’t know what happened to the cool cloudy weather that was predicted. I did find it warmer than I would have liked but I shan’t make any excuses… I completed the race in 4 hours and 8 minutes - it would have been great to finish within 4 hours but the last few miles were pretty hard. Having said that, I feel reasonably happy about my performance as I was able to run continuously for about 21 miles and then took a dip before a final rally for the last mile or so.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere for the first half. There was tremendous support from all the spectators and all the runners were in good spirits too. There was lots of music including one man standing on his doorstep playing the trumpet, some brilliant steel drums and the inevitable “YMCA” to which we were all doing the actions. Although the support was great in the second half too, I think we were all rather more focused on running but it was helpful to hear people calling out my name and encouraging me during the low points.

Would I do it again? Well there’s still that 4 hour target to beat ….

I am still receiving the last few donations for The Brigitte Trust – everyone has been so generous and as you can see I have far exceeded my target. Here I am soon after finishing looking rather tired.

All in all, it has been a pretty successful challenge – I think you’ll agree. Thanks for your support!

Martin

	Well Martin Donation by Clive and Philippa Manvell 14/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	well done martin from your long lost relatives. Donation by Jean & Roy Weller 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Better late than never! Well done, it's a hell of an achievement. Donation by Ciaron Whelan 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	sorry it's late! Donation by Tim Harris 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	a tidy sum! Donation by Anon 26/04/09	£4.00 + £1.13 Gift Aid
	Best wishes, we hope the day is good for you Donation by Liz and John 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. We are friends of the Farmerys Donation by Roger and Susan Walsom 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Dad, I know you'll be brilliant! We will all be cheering you on from the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia! Loads of Love xxxx Donation by Katie Smith (aka International Jetsetter!) 25/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck on Sunday - we shall be thinking of you. Neighbours of David Farmery. Donation by Wendy and Brian (Olliver) 24/04/09	£100.00
	will be looking out for you Donation by Bill n Carol 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me, but I might watch on the telly! Donation by Hugh 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Keep running. Im a friend of David Farmery Donation by Achim 24/04/09	£50.00
	Good luck, hope is is not a hot day! Donation by Linda Boon 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Anna Koskela 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin - from Cathy, Allen & Christopher Newman Donation by Cathy Newman 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck, will be watching on Sunday and hoping to see you. Donation by Sue Hancock 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Conditions are looking ideal for an easy sub 3:30! Donation by Neil Covington 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! We are sure that you will do well. Donation by Wood Family 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	What an excellent charity - do it proud! Donation by Louisa Chambers 20/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your taper. We'll arrange for 14 degrees and the wind behind you Donation by Allison & Graham 18/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I know you can do it ! Donation by linda matthews 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it, Martin! Good luck. Donation by Martin Ellwood 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll be there to cheer. I'll be the one with a pint of London Pride in hand Donation by Jeff Gray c/o DF 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin! Donation by David Farmery 15/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Malcolm amd Bridget 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck. We too will be watching from the comfort of the sofa! Donation by Kate & Gareth Prickett 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Adam Lovick 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Robert Blazye 14/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin, I shall look out for you from the sofa... Donation by Dan Andrew 13/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Tough Challenge Martin. Good Luck Donation by Martin Roberts 10/04/09	£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

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Offline donations:	£1,910.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£251.03

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