Seriously did I just type that?? What a day... amazing, incredible, inspiring - to see all those amazing people.. Fran was very emotional in the morning, breakfast was bearable. London so early in the morning (7am we left!!!) was just beautiful but nothing could have prepared me for Blackheath!! I've walked dogs there, had pic nics there, but never have i seen so many people, like ants - swarming towards their designated areas. Red, green or blue - and the logistics - talk about amazing!
People of all shapes and sizes, with a common goal.
So she went to Green and I went to Red and that was it I was all alone - with 37000 other people all really really scared... It took me 25 minutes to get over the start, I ran, I walked and I ran a little further. I met a lady at mile 3 (i think) and all I can say is that we will be friends for life - her name is Rosie Carpenter and she was incredible. I could have run a little more, but was happy to have someone to share it with. I enjoyed the race, the kids and Cheese were at Tower Bridge - that was amazing, you could hear the crowds cheering for miles!!! Freddie even offered me pringles - and I refused!!! They were there again at Canary Wharf - it was amazing. Rosie's family were in the City and Clic Sargent were fantastic.
When the rain and hail came down at mile 21 we kept each other going. We ran over the finish line together with the kids as they'd jumped over the barrier, so Rosie, I, Cheese, Lauren, Anna and Freddie all finished together! Perfect!! :)
It wasn't fast - but I did it. I am NEVER doing it again, and for 2 days I haven't been able to stop myself welling up - Kim says it'll pass.
I'm going to mull for a few days - no running..... ever / for a month, and try and stop blubbing.... going to Vegas tomorrow with work - need to rest and recoup and then I'll come back and blog finally.
Tragic news about Claire Squires, my friend Stuart saw her collapse - just terrible. Went on and donated today - unbelievable how much has been raised in her name for her charity.
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