Paul Craven
New York Marathon 2004
Fundraising for Barnardo's
Story
Phew! Made it, but boy was it tough...hot and hilly (those bridges!) and the long incline on to the finish went on for miles.
My New York time of 4:43:08 may be a tad disappointing compared with London in 2002 (4:23:29) and 2004 (3:59:49) but who cares? It was huge fun and we raised a few pounds for Barnardo's, whilst I shed a few myself!
Indeed, it was an extraordinary day - a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish. The spectators in Central Park, including my darling wife Kristin, were particularly amazing during those agonising last few miles - their enthusiastic and passionate encouragement helped offset painfully aching limbs and a weary body!
The generosity of my sponsors was also hugely motivating for which I am very grateful - thank you.
Forgive me asking, but if you have not yet sponsored me, it is not too late... please either use this link or alternatively send me a cheque, made payable to "Barnardo's"
Kristin wants me to enter the New York Marathon in 2005, but I suspect that it has more to do with the fact she never made it to Bloomingdales this time. Oh, and if you want to see how elated and relieved I felt just after the race, have a look at the link below... http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_photo.asp?EVENTID=4044&PWD=&ID=11550172&FROM=photos&BIB=19753 Thanks, friends, including those tolerant souls whose company I turned down for a golf tour the weekend before New York... Paul
My New York time of 4:43:08 may be a tad disappointing compared with London in 2002 (4:23:29) and 2004 (3:59:49) but who cares? It was huge fun and we raised a few pounds for Barnardo's, whilst I shed a few myself!
Indeed, it was an extraordinary day - a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish. The spectators in Central Park, including my darling wife Kristin, were particularly amazing during those agonising last few miles - their enthusiastic and passionate encouragement helped offset painfully aching limbs and a weary body!
The generosity of my sponsors was also hugely motivating for which I am very grateful - thank you.
Forgive me asking, but if you have not yet sponsored me, it is not too late... please either use this link or alternatively send me a cheque, made payable to "Barnardo's"
Kristin wants me to enter the New York Marathon in 2005, but I suspect that it has more to do with the fact she never made it to Bloomingdales this time. Oh, and if you want to see how elated and relieved I felt just after the race, have a look at the link below... http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_photo.asp?EVENTID=4044&PWD=&ID=11550172&FROM=photos&BIB=19753 Thanks, friends, including those tolerant souls whose company I turned down for a golf tour the weekend before New York... Paul