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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

Go sock it to them, Moira. We know that you will get round it, and come out smiling! Donation by Sophie Witter 07/04/08  

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I can't imagine what feat you will dream up for next year with a nice long run to do it in! Good lu Donation by James and Alison 06/04/08  

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Wishing you all the best Donation by Tony 05/04/08  

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remember: pain is only temporary, failure is permanent! good luck Moira!! x Donation by Dan & Mishelle 04/04/08  

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Good luck, Moira! Looking forward already to sponsoring you next year LOL. Donation by Aiden 04/04/08  

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keep looking at the sea as you go? it's tireless. Donation by Ginny Wilkinson 04/04/08  

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Good luck! Donation by David and Rosemary 03/04/08  

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Good luck - you are braver than me! Donation by Jon Lee 02/04/08  

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You are absolutely mad.....but courageous.good Luck GO BROPH!!xxxxx Donation by smithy 01/04/08  

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Well done Moira. Enjoy some fish and chips on the prom when you've finished. X Donation by Patricia and Barry Cox 01/04/08  

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You're looking good on all this training. I'll let you know when you hit 'gaunt' Donation by Colin Grave 01/04/08  

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Best of luck . Sure that you won't need it ! Donation by Andrew & Val Simpson 31/03/08  

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full of admiration! Donation by L 31/03/08  

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bet you run another one! good luck and don't run up the tower Donation by rob kehoe 31/03/08  

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All the best for the 27th! Donation by Deirdre O'Shea 31/03/08  

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You're amazing - good luck Donation by Helen Cook 31/03/08  

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Thank you for doing this, we refer loads of young people to Nightstop and don't know what we'd do without it Donation by Leanda Smith 31/03/08  

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Go, Moira!! Donation by John Conlon 30/03/08  

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Good luck on the run. Hope you're not too tired afterwards and it's for a great cause. Donation by clive sury 30/03/08  

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I believe the course is all downhill, except for the last 5 yds. Good luck Moira, proud of you. Love, TF&A. Donation by Tom Brophy 30/03/08  

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Another five willing you on. Good luck with the training and the big day. Donation by Andrea, Mark, Jack, Dan and Tom 30/03/08  

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remember you`re not Sports personality of the year for nothing! RESPECT and good luck!! Donation by Kate and Ollie 29/03/08  

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you are awesome! Donation by Rachel & Paddy 29/03/08  

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1 mile for Sports Relief was enough for me so I'm totally in awe of your courage and dedication in running the marathon. Good luck! Donation by Alison & Steve Newell 29/03/08  

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think 27 miles and then the finish is a pleasant surprise Donation by Jennifer Brown 29/03/08  

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Very best wishes. Donation by Chris & Sue Hadfield 28/03/08  

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If this is your last marathon, you could try running Lyke Wake next - 40 miles :-) Donation by tim@mitral 28/03/08  

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Good from the men in black! Donation by Think Design 28/03/08  

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Good luck from the Nelsons Donation by Janet & Jon Nelson 28/03/08  

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Don't forget to do a lap of honour Donation by Rosse Systems 28/03/08  

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