We are proud to report that solicitor Kate Pearce successfully completed the London Marathon in 4 hours and 32 minutes on Sunday and has so far raised £ 2126.00 for St Giles Hospice.
Kate thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was spurred on by the crowds of well-wishers, bands and choirs who gathered along the route to cheer on all the competitors. She even found time to chat to Richard Branson along the way.
Kate said: ‘Despite having run 23 miles in training, 26.1 miles seemed a very, very, very long way. It was the most amazing experience up to mile 18 and, thereafter, just survival. Apparently the route ran alongside the Thames for three miles…I don’t remember seeing the river! Thanks so much to those who have supported me. I even had a text from a friend to advise that he had heard it was a false start and we needed to run it again!’
In fact Kate enjoyed the event so much that she is already planning to run again next year, so watch this space!
Kate before the event - we'll be updating this with the 'After' shot soon!
If you are able to sponsor Kate then please either visit the just giving website at the following address http://www.justgiving.com/kate-pearce, email her on kpearce@pickerings-solicitors.com or telephone 01827 317057 and she will put a good old fashioned sponsor form in the post to you!