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I HAVE NOW COMPLETED THE FLORA LONDON MARATHON 2009! IT WAS VERY WARM BUT I MANAGED TO COMPLETE THE 26.2 MILES IN 3 HOURS 59 MINUTES AND 20 SECONDS COMING IN QUICKER THAN GORDON RAMSAY AND RONAN KEATING!

OVERALL POSITION 10,311 (OUT OF 35,500)

POSITION (GENDER) 1,828 (OUT OF APPROX 11,000)

POSITION (AGE GROUP) 1,137 (OUT OF APPROX 7,000)

I have chosen Action on Addiction as my charity because it is trying to do something about a problem that affects us all in some way.  I have become more and more aware of friends who are in some way affected by a substance misuser.  The only reason I know about it is because they talk about it.  My concern is that a child may not have that same voice.

I have chosen Action on Addiction as my charity because it is trying to do something about a problem that affects us all in some way.I have become more and more aware of friends who are in some way affected by a substance misuser.The only reason I know about it is because they talk about it.My concern is that a child may not have that same voice.

Did you know there are more than 1.5m children who live with parents who have serious alcohol and drug problems? They are truly innocent victims. Imagine how it must feel when you realise that your parents are more interested in getting and using their drink or drugs than in looking after you. Not only do these children often have to look after themselves, they may have to take care of their parents as well while trying to make their way in life inside and outside of school. Many never really experience being a child.  Some get old before their time. Not only are their futures at risk but everyday is often unsafe for one reason or another.  Running a marathon is hard but these children have to face much greater challenges.

Action on Addiction’s families division called Families Plus has come up with a great way to help these children.  It is called Moving Parents and Children Together (M-PACT).  It is a programme where children and their parents from different families meet and talk about the affect of addiction on the family.  With the help of professional facilitators they work together to identify family strengths and work out new ways to approach life. Action on Addiction wants to see that this programme becomes available to as many children as possible across the UK.  I want to support them to do that.

Other than supporting Action on Addiction, I have always had the goal to run a marathon (and London at that) having participated in numerous half marathons.  Unfortunately the goal had a time limit.  That time limit runs out next October when I turn 30!  The London Marathon 2009 is the last possible one I can do without failing in my goal.  I did leave it as long as I possibly could!

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Hi Zoe, Sorry it took so long!! Donation by piers barrow 22/07/09  

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Congratulations Donation by Matt Bale 03/06/09  

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Speedy old bird, aren't you! Donation by Prince Trispian and Princess Rebecca 29/05/09  

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Great effort Zoe x Donation by Johann 27/05/09  

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well done zo! Donation by The Faulkners 08/05/09  

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well done Donation by Geoff & Terina Worrall 28/04/09  

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Congratulations x Donation by Andy Jones 27/04/09  

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Big congrats :-) my little legs certainly won't ever be running 26miles! Donation by Emma 26/04/09  

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I'm sure you will exceed your own expectations tomorrow! You deserve to. Donation by Tim Walker 25/04/09  

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To think this time last year we only just managed a run to Asda and back! Good Luck. Donation by Barry 24/04/09  

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Great stuff. Do your best - by implication that is always good enough and quite splendid. Donation by jonathan day 24/04/09  

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I shall be thinking of you and looking out for you on the TV. Go for it! Donation by Jane Goddard 24/04/09  

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Good luck, you weirdo!! xx Donation by Alice & David 22/04/09  

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Good luck Donation by Ken and Laura Courtenay 22/04/09  

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Good Luck sweetie! Donation by Val Pothecary 18/04/09  

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go for it,the sun will smile Donation by Jane Herve 12/04/09  

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hope to get down for it. Glad to know you'll be in shape to help me round the three peaks Donation by Adrian Kennedy 31/03/09  

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Gypsies always run fast! It's all that hockey! Good luck! Donation by Phil Hall 28/03/09  

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whitney there will be white towels at the end for you; run like the wind!!! Donation by Lucy Scally 27/03/09  

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Run, Zoe Run, Like the Wind! (Ps don't do a Paula!!) Donation by Ian 'Limbo' Small 26/03/09  

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Lykke til!! We will try and come and watch you!xx Donation by Vibeke Hinderlid 26/03/09  

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Run like the wind. Best of luck Zoe! Hope to see you in fancy dress as a Gypsy ! Donation by Sandra Forbes 25/03/09  

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good luck Donation by Helen Fanstone 24/03/09  

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Good luck! Have fun Donation by Ed Inder 24/03/09  

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Best of luck, make sure you enjoy it!!! Donation by The Wilko's 21/03/09  

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Good Luck! You have just inspired me to getting running shoes out! Donation by Michelle B 13/03/09  

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Hopefully be there cheering you on and I liked to think I'll be joining you there next year (running not not cheering)!! Sorry its not much. x Donation by Ross Wilkins 13/03/09  

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A walk in the park! Go for it - you can do sub 4 Donation by Hels 12/03/09  

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Mate, this is a doddle compared to a cold day... at crystal palace... playing for the gypsys...against the hairy giants ; ) xx Donation by Bea 12/03/09  

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Go go go...you can do it! Donation by Tracey 12/03/09  

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