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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Well done Donation by Jim McNally on 05/05/04 |
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Donation by Tim Gopsill on 01/05/04 |
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Bit late - but well done!! Donation by Audrey McIntosh on 28/04/04 |
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Have no doubt you will leave Aberdeen Journals in your wake Donation by Iain Campbell on 16/04/04 |
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good luck Donation by roy akong on 16/04/04 |
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awrabest Donation by David McAnsh on 16/04/04 |
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+ £100 from Gloucestershire Branch Donation by Tim Lezard on 16/04/04 |
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first you get management on the run...now this! Donation by chris morley on 15/04/04 |
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Good luck. With your experience you'll find the London crowds will carry you along Donation by Mike Smith on 15/04/04 |
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Go for it! Donation by Jenny Gibbons on 14/04/04 |
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Go Neece Go! Donation by Betty Lambda on 14/04/04 |
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Good Luck! Donation by Jim Corrigall on 14/04/04 |
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Good luck from a former very slow marathon runner Donation by Caroline Lawrence on 14/04/04 |
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Good Luck Eugenie! From one marathoner to another, I know you will have a great day! Donation by Anonymous on 14/04/04 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 14/04/04 |
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Donation by Clare Bodel on 14/04/04 |
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Way to go Eugenie. We are all rooting for you Donation by Anonymous on 14/04/04 |
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Good Luck Eugenie - will follow you in spirit all the way! Donation by Anonymous on 13/04/04 |
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Good luck! Donation by Naomi Goldman on 13/04/04 |
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All best wishes Donation by Barnaby Mason on 13/04/04 |
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Good luck Eugenie Donation by Daniel Barnett on 13/04/04 |
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Would love to donate more but unfortunately this is all I can afford. Good Luck! Becky Donation by Rebecca Slack on 13/04/04 |
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