Update: Thank you! I am now the very proud owner of a Berlin marathon medal and completed it in 4 hours, 36 mins, 55 secs. Thank you so much to everyone that sponsored me, I have raised over £1,600 and it really did help me get through the  final 10K knowing that it was for a good cause! And a massive thank you to my supporters on the day Ange, Mart and Matt - they were amazing and were there to cheer me on at 5 points around the course, brightening up what felt like a neverending few hours! x

 

Hi all

At the end of May I started my training plan with the aim of completing my first marathon on 26 September 2010. It is fast approaching!! I wasn't totally convinced I was going to Berlin until I knew I could do 20 miles, which I did last Sunday. So now there is no going back and I will giving it my best shot for the full distance in less than 2 weeks time..

The training hasn't been fun. It has included early starts and some long distances, 18 miles before work being one of the harder runs (I was late for work..) Over the last few months I have run about 400 miles, cut out significant alcoholic units and turned into a bit of a running bore.

I have decided to make the most of the opportunity and to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. As well as supporting the work they do it will be an added motivation to get through the whole distance! After struggling with the 20 miles, I need any extra motivation I can get!

So if you are able to sponsor me it will be much appreciated by me and Macmillan. I will let you know how I get on - in my dreams I am hoping for 4.5 hours which is optimistic seeing as my training hasn't been at that pace! But anywhere near 5 hours or just to get around would be an achievement!

Thank you!

Tamara

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