UPDATE - On Sunday I completed the Paris Marathon. It was a glorious day - the sun was out as were the crowds. I enjoyed every moment of the run and completed it in 4 hours 7 minutes. Resting well now so my legs return to normal and I can look forward to Stratford in 2 weeks time.

I have my running shoes back on and this year am increasing my challenge... the aim is to run the Stratford Half Marathon as well as run the Paris Marathon 2 weeks before it!

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