Yes....I did it!!!
Apr1820118:26 a.m.
It all went to plan because the plan was to stay in front of the dust carts, and get my medal before the people giving them out had gone home! That was the only plan I had.
I met many inspirational people along the way including the oldest man, who had prostate cancer and had to stop for the loo very often. He still found time to tell me that no matter what my body was telling me, to just tell it that I was going to ignore it today. He walked with me for a while.
I had no problems as such, just the normal hip and knee ache.
My finishing time 7:32:41. No great shakes I guess but I am very proud of my time. Everyone who knows me knows that I couldn't have done better on the day and being at the back of the crowd gave me the ability to meet many truly inspirational people with personal stories.......non runners usually.....just like me.
I did think at one stage that the crowd was laughing at me but luckily it was just a pair of testicles passing me by!
I'd like to thank everyone for the encouragement you have given me in the past few years.
I DID IT and I'm very proud of myself!!!
xxxx
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Mrs_Old_Bird 'As you said, you did it!!! Well done, you should be so proud of yourself. It must have been quite bizzare being overtaken by a pair of testicles!! Only in this country, and only in the London Marathon. Respect to you!' added 18th Apr 2011
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Misshiggi73 'Well done you are a marathon runner therefore you are awesome xxxx' added 18th Apr 2011
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RuddysMarathonEffort 'I spotted on FB via Darren that you had done it Karen - well done! After all your BP problems you got there in the end. You have every right to be pleased with yourself! Treasure the day and the medal :-)' added 18th Apr 2011
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JoCompton 'Karen, it was lovely to meet you and your huge smile and positive attitude. You have done amazing and stuck to your guns and shown everyone what you are capable of. Good for you and you wear that medal with pride xxx' added 18th Apr 2011
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mollyfox 'Fantastic running Karen, noticed like Ruddy on Darrens FB that you had finished. No-one can take away your medal and for that you should be proud x ' added 18th Apr 2011
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Nick 'Well done Karen on making it to that finish line! There aren't many people who can say they've been overtaken by a pair of testicles!' added 18th Apr 2011
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janisbrown 'Fantastic achievement Karen - well done - just a pity we didn't manage to meet up at the start. Hope you are wearing that medal with pride and showing it off to everyone.' added 19th Apr 2011
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