As you can probably tell it was a very warm day - this caused problems for me - I don't run so well when its warm! We set off at 10.40 although it took a full 25 minutes before we crossed the start line! The atmosphere was amazing - a really wonderful event and so totally worth doing. The red arrows made their first appearance at the start of the race but cropped up again much further down the road at South Shields.
This one shows us just after the 10 mile marker - we had just been through the boost zone where there is very loud music and lots and lots of jelly babies!!!! Hence the mania I think!!!!
The going was very tough - those last three miles had me thinking about Shaun and all that he went through in his fight to stay with us - he was such a brave man.
And so onto the finish - what a day! It took 2 hours 44 mins - it was very painful - but it was oh so worth it! So far we have raised nearly £1600 to give to the unit that looked after Shaun. Thanks so much to those of you who have been able to sponsor me - I really do appreciate it and I know the unit will!
Apologies for being such a bad blogger - I just haven't had much time but I really hope that things will settle down soon!
Big hugs and thanks again for your support - you rock!
Hugs
Rachel xx
Congratulations on a job well done!
ReplyDeleteA huge well done Rachel...Shaun would be looking on you very proudly I'm sure. Hope you're not too sore today. Carol x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your run and raising so much money for such a good cause.
ReplyDeleteYou really are amazing.x
I am up very late cos of the flu bug. But I am so proud of you hun and you made me cry. You are one special person, big hugs and hope you get to craft soon Karen xx
ReplyDeleteWell Done Rachel, I think you are amazing doing this and it's fabulous that you have been able to raise so much money.
ReplyDeleteTake care, hugs Sue xx
Congratulations on a great run Rachel, and that's a lot of cash raised for the hospital too.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue xx
Well done sweetheart, you are the best
ReplyDeleteWell done girl !! You are amazing Rachel !!
ReplyDeletehugs Diane xx
Well done Rachel.xxx
ReplyDeleteWell Wonder Woman, you've done it, and well done!!! a great cause and a super amout of money, Kate x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rachel, a wonderful achievement and for such a good cause.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are OK.
Pauline
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Well Done Rachel, you really are a star and I am so privileged to know you...hugs...xxxx
ReplyDeletewell done Rachel and Rich congrats on how much you raised and for such a good cause
ReplyDeletecarol x
Congratulations on finishing the Great North Run, when we lived in Newcastle we used to go and watch it, I must admit we never entered it, being from Newcastle it was to close to home. Marlene
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the Great North Run, when we lived in Newcastle we used to go and watch it, I must admit we never entered it, being from Newcastle it was to close to home. Marlene
ReplyDeleteOh well done you... and a really impressive way to pay tribute to Shaun too.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx