<p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Well after 216 miles not quite in the direction I intended, I finally finished the run at about 2.40 on Saturday 21st May at Sammy&rsquo;s bar Teddington. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">So nearly 8 &frac12; Marathons in 7 days!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">I actually had to stagger the last 20 miles as my left knee decided for some unknown reason not to work..Along with my Back, Achilles , leg muscles etc etc.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Over all it was an interesting experience where it becam apparent my sense of direction is not what it used to be and my ability to read a map&nbsp; was also sadly lacking. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Day one was hard because I got lost after 24 miles and instead of 31 did over 37. Day 3 followed a similar pattern as did Day 6!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">On the plus side I had some great support and encouragement from friends and family and in particular Gitte who organised a fantastic homecoming at Sammy&rsquo;s in Teddington with over 100 people to cheer me in. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to everyone who came along and made it a great day (and thanks to Andy Shaw of Wisetiger who kept me company the last days)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Overall it was a great experience (not fun I might add) but in hindsight I really should of learnt how to read directions properly</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">So far we&rsquo;ve raised over &pound;6000 (over &pound;7000 with Gift Aid) but there is still a lot of time to donate and try and get it nearer to the &pound;10k mark..</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">I don&rsquo;t think there will be a Thunderrun3 more likely a Thundernap or something similar</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks again</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;">Dom</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>