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Ever Present
May01200912:32 p.m.
Early 1980s a friend of mine was going out with this mad man who rabbitted on about running all the time, talking splits and the merits of Saucony over New Balance, doing 18 mile training runs - I thought he was bonkers especially when we met him after the first ever London Marathon in 1981 - he was totally delirious - OK now I realise its endorphins. Anyway I was wondering what happened to him the other day but couldn't remember his surname - my friend (now living in Australia) told me his name is Tony Tillbrooke and yes he is one of the few remaining ever presents. Have a look at this link for all his times over the years.
At 69 he is still going strong - his time for Sunday 4.53.50.
Ever Presents -
After the 1995 London Marathon our group was acknowledged by the powers that be and we were awarded with a special commemorative medal, sweatshirt and a guaranteed entry for future London's. At that time we numbered 42 - we are now down to 21.
That must be a really special feeling.
Here's me at the finish with some other very happy people. One of the Sparks people took the photo.
Think I've been in shock it's just sinking in that I actually did it!
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Comments (11)
vickibombicki 'hey u look like a real pro in that pic!! werent u hot in them bottoms???! x' added 1st May 2009
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garyb 'Incredible stuff... I watched an interview before the FLM on TV,a nd it had one of the otehr ever presents on ther, and all his times were sub 3!!!' added 1st May 2009
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Gazz1971 'Well done mate. Great picture, mine doesn't look that good, it has to be said.' added 1st May 2009
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antcoleman 'Well done! Cool pic! P.S. You've got me thinking about the great South run. Lol.' added 1st May 2009
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crooxi 'Looking good, Hazel! - REALLY good, in fact. (I always seem to have a look of grim concentration as I finish anything - not a good look....... Except my last marathon, when I was really and truly smiling for once.)' added 1st May 2009
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JSIMMONDS 'Magic stuff - reckon you'll still be doing London in 28 years? ;o) Nice piccie, congratulations once again and see you at the GSR in October! Jon' added 1st May 2009
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edwards_pk 'Good pic Hazel, hope I'm running that sort of time at 69....' added 1st May 2009
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janisbrown 'Great picture Hazel - do you think we'll still be running marathons at 69???' added 1st May 2009
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lou21 'I am so frustrated, I can't get your marathon post up... grrrr... silly site! I loved your comment on my blog. We are a big gang aren't we. Nick and I went to friends the other night and our friend said that I was the only person he knew that had run the marathon. Because we blog we forget just how unusual running 26.2 miles is! I don't think you ever quite come down to earth after running the London marathon... and why should we... enjoy the feeling! My long term goal is to insist that I wear my medals around my neck when I am in a nursing home in my old age... and bore the staff senseless about my dodgy toe nails! You are a star... don't forget it marathon runner :0) x' added 2nd May 2009
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sally41 'great pic Hazel - your flying! I look a right lard arse in my pics!!' added 2nd May 2009
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kizzi10000 'Great pic :). Would love to have been an ever present, but they wouldn't allow 8 tear olds to run. Hoping to do the same with the local 10k - have run each of it's 2 years so far.' added 2nd May 2009
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