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So I completed the marathon in 4:31:06 and it was very hot - gt a stitch form mile 6-18 that really slowed me down but the last few miles were amazing - soaking up the atmosphere and seeing my firends in the crowd...

Anyway - if you havent donated yet - there's still time

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Hello All,

I'm running the London Marathon for Joint Action which is the research charity of the British Orthopaedic Association. Now you're thinking - what does Joint Action do and why should I give up my hard earned cash?

Did you know one in two of us will need orthopaedic treatment at some time during our life?

The work of Joint Action also has some relevance to my own life - since my mother has RSD an untreatable condition related to osteoarthritis.

I was featured in the Joint Action Newsletter on Mothering Sunday and here's some snippets:
In 1997, Clare Hall was diagnosed with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). The condition is painful and at present there is no known treatment. Despite this, Clare still ­finds time to help others and was last year awarded the ‘Women who make a difference’ award from Bristol City Council.

This year, Becky Hall, her daughter, is taking some huge steps of her own. She is running the London Marathon to raise some much-needed funds for Joint Action. Inspired by her mother and the work of Joint Action, she hopes that her contribution will help make a difference to mothers across the land and raise awareness for the important research.

Throughout the training when I have been finding it tough I think of my mum standing there at the finish cheering me on and it always makes me do better than I ever thought possible!

Its not long to go now and I've trained a lot for the big day, so nerves aren't yet kicking in, but I'm sure they will on the start line .

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Orthopaedic Association gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.