London Marathon

Yes my son's partner completed today in a time that was very impressive. I'm delighted for her.

Well done to everyone and especially those who have difficulties and all those raising money for charity.

Well done Sam 👏👏👏👏

Well done Sam and all those who ran today.

My Nephew running in Support of London Hospitals Intensive Care Units & Air Ambulances.

'Our Sam and his team did well. His wheelchair broke down last year and this could easily be his last chance.

There are some inspirational stories on here about some of the marathon runners you all know. God bless them all and well done to them all. They have all done so well. A fantastic achievement for them all. It takes so much training and hard work to do this.

Well done to Sam and all other runners today in the marathon.

As I said upthread, I started a thread about the marathon because I didn’t realise kitty had started one, so I’ve had mine deleted now, but thank you to those of you who commented on it.
My son ran today for the second year running, but I’m hoping he won’t do it again and instead will stick to half marathons or ten kilometre runs like both his brother and sister do. That’s because the training for the marathon is arduous and takes a lot out of those who are not professional runners. He has a demanding job which requires meticulous preparation as well as an eleven year old child, although his partner does much of the more mundane stuff, but when he’s not in court my son likes to take his son to school (too far to walk.) Anyway I’m enormously proud of his achievement; this year he was running for Children’s Cancer Charities and has raised around a thousand pounds. Last year he ran for the London Parks and managed to raise two thousand pounds. I hope he’s pleased with his time this year as he has knocked an hour off from last year, completing the marathon in three hours twenty eight minutes exactly. Tomorrow we’re taking our grandson back to him (school starts again on Tuesday) as we had him and the dog whilst they went to the marathon.

I applaud all the runners, both professional and amateur. It’s not an easy thing to do and takes months of training. They all deserve those medals 🏅 🏅 🏅

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I remembered reading something similar once and just looked it up

Not this year, but a family friend did it last year to raise funds for charity.
It’s an inspirational run featuring young and old, sound and disabled.

Someone we know ran in the London Marathon every year to raise money for charity, but I think he's had to give up now.
Age catches up with us all.

Well done to all the runners!

Come on, Joe! Only six miles to go!

You’re smashing it!

👏👏👏👏

I am sponsoring a past pupil of mine who is running in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. His young son is a sufferer and I lost my nephew to this disease in 1993 so it is a cause that is close to my heart.

I agree Starof 1972- what wonderful stories. My son ran the London Marathon a few times, and my daughter ran the Brighton marathon a couple of weeks ago, fundraising for Alzheimers.
It warms my heart to hear of so many selfless people . I wish all of them good luck.

Yes, I run it every year in my sleep!

Oh didn’t see this thread, I’ve just started one too.
Yes, my son is running today, for the second year running.

What a lovely thread - so many truly inspirational runners and supporters! Good luck to all

Joe has done six miles so far in a good time (not that I understand these things) Three years ago he was admitted to hospital having suddenly lost his sight, couldn’t walk and could barely talk. Progressive MS was diagnosed. A huge shock for all. He’s come such a long way despite gruelling treatment and various setbacks. Everyone is so proud of him.

A few years ago he ran the Marathon for Asthma UK in memory of his childhood friend. None of us could have predicted why he’d be doing it again. I’m only sorry I’m too old (and feeble) to join the family turnout in London today cheering him on.

Go, Joe!!

My eldest nephew is running today.

BlueBelle

My nephew in law is running for leukaemia his Dad (my exe’s brother ) is in remission
My Grandaughter is desperate to run in it but the entrance money or amount you have to raise seems huge

My partner has run 5 London marathon but he has found the entrance money and the amount some charities want you to raise prohibitive now. He has run previously for cancer research, the home my sons ex partners daughter was in before she died aged 27, and the sea cadets. He would love to be running today, he entered to run but competition for a place is fierce.
Partner has just done a 20 mile run and ran near Greenwich, but not hear the marathon.
Best wishes to Sam and the volunteers pushing him Kitty I hope he makes alot of money for MND.

My son and his family are in London, standing on the side, cheering the runners on - well done to all who took part .👏

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We know someone who is running today for MND research. I've never done a marathon, but have been to London several times to support family members who were running. It's a great atmosphere!

Good luck to all runners. It's a great achievement even to get to the start, let alone the finish!

Good luck to everyone running. And it's not raining! A bit chilly for the supporters. So sad to hear of young people with illnesses. Best wishes to all.

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My niece has recently been diagnosed with MS. Her husband is running his first marathon to support the charity.