I'm delighted to report that I've got the T-shirt and the flash medal! I completed the 2004 Flora London Marathon on April 18 in 4 hours 22 minutes and two seconds (4:22:02) - a new PB (personal best) by a couple of minutes.
For those who like stats, I was the 16,424th to finish overall and 2,822nd woman. I also ran a "negative split" - which means I ran the second half faster than the first half, something considered a Good Thing in running circles, so I'm pretty chuffed about that.
Taking part in the UK's flagship road race was a tremendous
experience and the support was fantastic - it was brilliant to see so many folk out on the streets right along the route despite the rain.
Will I do it again? Another marathon - for sure. Another London
- mmm, watch this space.
Meanwhile, many, many thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for the NUJ's Members in Need fund - and thanks too for all the messages of support.
Eugenie
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Raised so far: £1,145.00
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Give it all your strength. With you all the way Donation by William (BILL) Holdsworth on 09/04/04 |
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Good luck...the best thing in life is to think of other people! Donation by Stephen McClelland on 08/04/04 |
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You are doing a wonderful thing - I should be there too! Donation by TONY PATTISON on 08/04/04 |
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Watch out for that wall Donation by Phil Sutcliffe on 08/04/04 |
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Cheers to Eugenie and to Hell with Northcliffe Newspapers! Donation by Bob Norris on 08/04/04 |
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Sod the Aberdeen Journal, I'll be cheering you on! Donation by Steve Platt on 08/04/04 |
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Good luck, Eugenie Donation by Ian White on 08/04/04 |
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Good luck in all you do. Donation by Anonymous on 08/04/04 |
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Good luck from Brussels, Eugenie Donation by John Chapman on 08/04/04 |
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Donation by Eddie Barrett on 08/04/04 |
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Donation by Andrew Mueller on 08/04/04 |
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Donation by Paul McLaughlin on 07/04/04 |
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Thanks Eugenie. Have a good run. Donation by Chris Wheal on 06/04/04 |
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| Total Raised: | £1,145.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £276.41 |
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