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My story

 

Well. It's the day after the marathon and I am deighted to inform you that I completed the Blackpool Marathon. Paula Radcliffe will be pleased to know that her world record is safe, but I was delighted to complete it in under 5 hours. My official time was 4 hours 55 minutes and 21 seconds.

It was a great day. I felt very positive and motivated - amazing how having nearly three grand for Nightstop riding on it made it a bit easier.  All of the horrible training and long 20+ mile runs paid off on the day, because I felt strong all the way round and towards the end, a lot of other runners were struggling and I was catching people up and believe it or not I actually overtook a few (that's NEVER happened before)

Bern and the kids were there cheering me on, which was fantastic and really motivational. Just when I was feeling a bit down, there would appear as if by magic and seeing those three smiling faces, willing me on, shouting "Go, Mum, Go" was fantastic.

The journey back to Ilkley was interesting. Bern has to stop the car several times as my body started to cramp and I slept like a log on Sunday night. Felt OK Monday morning, but by the evening the pains in my body have started to be quite hurty and my thighs don't really feel like mine........and can someone tell my pelvic floor that it belongs to me and if I stand up, it is supposed to stand up with me!

Thanks so much to all my family, friends and work colleagues and associates, who have sponsored me. I feel very lucky to know such great people. Thanks also for the letters, emails, cards and texts of support both before and after the event. I can't tell you how much they all meant to me.

You are fab!

Moira xx

Well done, better you than me! Donation by Sandrine 21/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry for missing you at Sacred Heart as Helen and I wrestle with our small urchins. Well done! Donation by Ed Northway 13/05/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Well Done looks like warm work! Donation by The Boyles 29/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Spectacular Moira, a fantastic achievement for a great cause, you should be very proud. Donation by The Cheesies 28/04/08  

£40.00

Well done Moira. Fantastic effort. All that hard work paid off - and an excellent time too! Then there was London ...... Donation by The Booths 28/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Moira. Donation by Peter & Yvonne 27/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Moira ! Donation by Helen thomas 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Moira, congratulations in advance for a race well run, in whatever shape you finish! The Canadian family sends love and best wishes. Rock on, girl! Donation by Ena Currie 25/04/08  

£25.00

'Eeeh but it's a bit hot in here!' Keep on going and relish every minute Moira. Good luck! Donation by Cindi 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Moira - think it's incrediable that you are doing this! Donation by Emma, Tristan & Marisa 24/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have you thought about running in a french maid's outfit? Donation by Sam Taylor 24/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Moira I am so full of admiration for you! What a worthy cause!!! When you get to that point where you feel you cant go on! Dig Deep and Enjoy!!! Donation by Ursula 22/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck from us all Donation by overton family 20/04/08  

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hoping you enjoy the run and get a great buzz when you complete Donation by jen white 17/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Melanie 16/04/08  

£20.00

Moira you are an inspiration to all of us and have achieved so much in a short time due to your determination and dedication. Go girl go!!! Donation by Angela sturgeon 16/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

So proud of you ! Donation by The Websdales 15/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on Moira. Only one more long run now, the one that counts. You are a genuine star. Donation by The Cheethams 15/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Girl Go! The end is getting one step nearer all the time Donation by Carmel & Chris 14/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

You are amazing and a huge inspiration. Lots of love and good luck xxx Donation by sandra and chris 14/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

a vital local cause - well done Donation by Ian 13/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Of all our duagthers-in-law in Yorkshire, you are the favourite! Stop running - we can't afford you any more! Donation by Pauline and Bernard 13/04/08  

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Good luck Moira, we'll be thinking of you. Donation by Pippa and Nick 11/04/08  

£10.00

Wel done Moira. Go for it.. You are my inspiration Donation by Helen Liddell 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration to us all Moira and you WILL finish. Never understated - always determined. Big hugs and LOTS OF LOVE xxx Donation by Paula 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are a star Moira, is it only 2.5 yrs since I used to drive to meet you when you were running from home to Queens Road to give you a lift home!! Donation by Doug and Margaret Kleppen 09/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You'll be fine Moira, and it will soon be over! Donation by Clare 08/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

fantastic! Donation by margaret presland 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

fantastic effort and worthy cause - good luck Donation by Steve Magraw 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

keep your eyes on the prize! Donation by Janet and Mairenn 07/04/08  

£20.00
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