Wow! What a day! On Sunday 13th April I ran the Flora London marathon for charity and, believe it or not, I really enjoyed it. Having suffered an injury five weeks before the race, I decided that I wouldn't 'push it' at all. I didn't know how long I would last if I did so I just trundled at a steady 10mins per mile, with everyone overtaking me (!) for the first half. Suddenly, at 13miles, it seemed like everyone else had come back to normality and were either running with me, slowing down or even stopping. My legs too stopped co-operating fully between miles 20 and 22 but I only resorted to walking once, (and only then for about 10 seconds!). Just before mile 23 my legs came back to life amazingly so I finished very comfortably, with a smile - as well as a mini-sprint - for the cameras!!
I had a really great day and was totally overawed by the support out there on the road. I may not have beaten Paula Radcliffe but I certainly won the competition for eating the most sweets handed out by spectators!!
None of this would have been possible however without the support of those who've offered me sponsorship. If you haven't had the chance to sponsor me yet though, don't worry! You can sponsor me online right up until the beginning of June. It's the most efficient way for me to raise funds for my charity, the Outward Bound Trust. And the cool thing is that, if you are a UK taxpayer, your donation will be increased by almost a third at no cost to you. Cheers, Mr. Chancellor!
Both myself and the Outward Bound Trust would really appreciate your donation. Any amount will make a difference but please try to give generously! Many thanks.
Raised:
119%
Raised so far: £1,197.10
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Donation by John Bothwell on 23/04/03 |
£13.10 + £3.69 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Ros - Fabulous effort Donation by James West on 22/04/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Kathy Sawtell on 22/04/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - will be thinking of you Tercel xx Donation by Anonymous on 11/04/03 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Donation by nicholas knight on 11/04/03 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 11/04/03 |
£10.00 |
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Good Luck! Love, Uli & Jim Donation by Anonymous on 11/04/03 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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All the best Ros Donation by Nick Booth on 10/04/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Ros! Donation by Lucy Sealy on 04/04/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Whatever happens, we're behind you Ros! Donation by Hilary Murdoch on 01/04/03 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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keep the flag flying for the Koch's on the 16/4 Donation by Anonymous on 16/03/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck, Ros! Hope it is relatively painless. Donation by Anonymous on 05/03/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good lucn Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/03 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Mark Denley on 03/03/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Sarah Longe on 20/02/03 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Go Ros Go! The woman with the biggest heart I know Donation by Alexandra Lesk Blomerus on 19/02/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Ros, am jealous, really - next year I'll join you Donation by Adrian Paterson on 19/02/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good runnings Ros. Hope you have a great run. Donation by Anonymous on 17/02/03 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by James Hardy on 13/02/03 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck.. :) Donation by Rob Forster on 13/02/03 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Donation by simon midgley on 10/02/03 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ann Grewar on 05/02/03 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by Stephanie Hazell on 05/02/03 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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kick Andrew's butt when you pass him ! Donation by franz wetzl on 30/01/03 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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See you on the road Ros! Donation by Andrew Steel on 30/01/03 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £635.10 |
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| Offline donations: | £562.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,197.10 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £156.57 |
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