My running challenge of 100 miles from Paris to New York is over. I completed the New York marathon on 2nd November. It took me 7 hours and 5 minutes, a very long time. I know it would be slow as I had not done much training due to being incredibly busy with work and my feet rebelled against all that pounding. My husband and daughter came out to cheer me on & they certainly did that, in the end they walked the last 5 miles with me, chivvying me along in an encouraging way, it meant alot to me. They say every picture tells a story and my official marathon pictures certainly do that, they are the only marathon pictures that dont show me smiling!. Anyway back to the business of the reason for doing this - my target s in sight. Thanks to all of you who sponsored me I really appreciate it. The gentleman I am sponsoring has started the wheelchair technologists course so this time next year he will be qualified, mainly thanks to you all If you are visiting this site before 3rd December 2008 you can still make a donation Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Motivation Charitable Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.  Every donation you make now helps motivate me to keep going on this epic year of running. I ran the Great North Run dressed as Minnie Mouse, another running ambition achieved Many thanks. Tricia