Dear all,
Craig and I both finished the
London marathon yesterday. I finished it in 4 hours 56 and Craig finished in 4 hours 59 minutes so considering it was the hottest
London marathon of all time we’re both delighted. We both managed to run at least 24 – 25 miles of the race and run together for 21 of them. Because of the heat our aim was to cross the line in one piece!
I really struggled with the last mile and was running on fumes, whereas Craig ran the last mile in about 7 minutes, the man on the main speaker at the finish line announced ‘Craig you better slow down mate or you’re going to hurt in the morning’ as he sprinted past everyone at the finish line with a big smile on his face. He was so determined to finish in 5 hours and did just! He got a huge cheer off of the crowd!
Craig and I would like to thank you all for your generosity which has helped others fighting leukaemia. We think we have raised somewhere between 3 and 4 thousand pounds; we will give you the final figure once we have collected all of the sponsor forms. Without people like you charities like leukaemia care wouldn’t exist.
Despite the last month or so of infections I don’t have any regrets running. The Dr said they were just bad timing and nothing to do with the running as I would have got them anyway because of my weak immune system. It made the challenge a little harder for me but I would do it all again next week for such a great cause. It’s not too late to sponsor us if you haven’t already by either asking me for a sponsor form or donating online.
I will add some race photos to my caringbridge site when they are available. They should be available within 72 hours of the race finish. You can also view my journey from the start of my transplant by clicking on this link:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/martyncoyne
Many thanks again, Martyn and Craig
Raised so far: £2,954.80
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Donation by Pam & Dave Daddy on 10/05/07 |
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Donation by Dad on 10/05/07 |
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well done - what an inspiration! from kestrel and rio Donation by kestrel on 23/04/07 |
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gud luck guys,love kathy prudence Donation by kathy on 22/04/07 |
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Wishing you both a successful day. Good Luck and Well Done xx Donation by Claire McFarlane on 21/04/07 |
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Good Luck Lads will be thinking of you. Donation by Barb on 21/04/07 |
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well done, son, Donation by Mhairi Young - Al's pal on 21/04/07 |
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Good luck Martyn, will be thinking of you Donation by Alison Lacey on 16/04/07 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck to you.My daughter has ALL i am also running the marathon this year.Have a great day. Donation by andrea and Bethan on 12/04/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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My son is recovering from leukaemia. Thanks for all your efforts on the forum and raising money. Donation by memond on 08/04/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Have a great day! Donation by Mitchie on 29/03/07 |
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Go for it lads Donation by Eileen Rising on 12/03/07 |
£20.00 |
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Best of luck!! Hope you're feeling better soon. ^Angel Skyler^ and I are behind you the whole way! Donation by Jamie and ^^Skyler^^ on 28/02/07 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by mark williams CTRL on 26/02/07 |
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Good Luck - Let me know how you get on! Donation by Rebecca Murphy on 26/02/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck 22nd is my 1st CML anniversary Donation by Sue Mayled on 17/02/07 |
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Good luck Martyn. Donation by Marian on 17/02/07 |
£10.00 |
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good luck mate micky castle Donation by slasher on 12/02/07 |
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I hope you both have a great marathon Donation by Kim Evans (CTRL) on 09/02/07 |
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Good Luck Donation by Mary Little on 06/02/07 |
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i dont know you, but good luck Donation by JP drummond on 06/02/07 |
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I'm glad you are well now. Sorry for your loss. Best wishes for the run. Donation by A. Kane on 06/02/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Anthony Barnes on 06/02/07 |
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All the best mate, wish you well. Donation by Nick "The Beer" Thorley on 05/02/07 |
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Good luck mate!!!! Donation by Martin Williams on 05/02/07 |
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| * Total raised online: | £1,615.80 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,339.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,954.80 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £403.56 |
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