I saw the support points and heard the roaring much more clearly this year fo some reason.Anyway just a quick thank you to everyone who ran, and everyone who supported us,and thanks to other macmillan runners for encouragement.i saw one chap (also an alex) getting some treatment on the embankment so i hope you are ok...
in the immortal words..
the cheque is in the post
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The recovery centre was marvellous. Thanks to all for the food, drink, massage and even for checking whether the toilet queue had gone for me to save me walking down the corridor!
I don't know how we could cheer the security men up who wanted everyone out for 5.30. Those turning up later really needed it!
You made a tough day easier!
Anyway, it looks like I am now on target for £4000 including Gift Aid.
(Had I beat my 3:15 target, I would have raised another fiver. At 26.1 miles I realised that the clock was going to win, and I physically collapsed against the barrier at the last corner. Mind you, it was the thought of the sponsorship that got my to pick up my collapsed legs and run the final 600m and finish in 3:16:35)
Amusingly I was hoarse for a week so you got good value out of me...and if you wondered why we were out in the rain instead of under the NICE DRY BRIDGE 50m down the road it was because Jodie wanted us very visible so you could easily see us!
Nick
I can't forget the after race massage, cuppa and sarnie. The organization was spot on. Once again thanks..
Thanks Macmillan for giving me such great support in running my first Marathon. I think your team did a great job all round. The information pack and newsletters before the race were very helpful. During the race, the cheering points helped to give the runners a big lift. Finally, after the race, I could not have received a warmer welcome at the Recovery Centre. The money is now rapidly coming in and I look forward to sending it to you as soon as possible.
(I thought this whole thread was from this year until I read the bit about it raining!)
The support from Macmillan all the way round was wonderful, but those in the last few miles really made the day. You were so loud and enthusiastic, it made me feel really special, rather than bedraggled, exhausted, aching and desperate to get to the end RIGHT NOW, rather than in 3 miles time.