Well, hello there.
Tomorrow is the big day. Not the biggest day ever. But a big one still.
I can't believe it has finally come. After 6 months of training, running in rain, snow and sunshine, training with friends, then running solo and of course, dealing with crazy wiggly hips; I finally get to run the race I've been dreaming of running for years!
Yesterday, I got all my kit together, sorted out my train schedule to get to Greenwich and of course, tried on my racing outfit. So if you're in London, or maybe watching at home... keep your eyes peeled:
We had a mini photo shoot in the garden, my absolute favourite moment when Alex (chief photographer) tells me to- ' do the leg pop... it works.' *
But, before I leave you readers until after the Marathon, I just wanted to say a few thank yous.
Prepare yourself for (the best christmas party ever)** some sop...
1. My Ma and Pa. Wow, I love my parents. You are such a great model of how parents should be. You challenge me, inspire me, support me and love me. From your generous giving to Amnesty, through to how brilliant you are Ma-getting me energy gels and lucozade, sending me sports bras (an annoying necessity for any girl taking up running) and coming cycling with me as I ran my 22 miles. THANK YOU Mama and Paps.
2. Boyd and Alex. Aka- The best brothers a sister could have. Your generous donations, encouragements and coming up to support me on the day mean so much. You know just how to lift my spirits and I can't stop myself laughing whenever we hang out. You're the best, danka.
3. Aunties, Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents. (The Kimbers and The Gwyther Clan). You are brilliant. Thank you for being constant. Always encouraging and loving as ever.
4. The "Dubliners". Our whatsapp sessions make me laugh so much, you girls are such an incredible support and bring me so much JOY. Can't wait until 9th August when we shall hopefully all be reunited again, Nina, Jess, Beks, Gem and Inz- BIG LOVE to you.
5. Pastorate/ St. Aldates friends. Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragements and hilarity. I love spending time with you, and getting to know y'all especially in pastorate. I have a lot of love for pastorate.
6.Worcester peeps. You are wonderful. Thanks to the JCR for such a kind donation, for everyone who bought fudge and cookies, for people in every year who have supported me and of course Zara for training for and running the half marathon with me!
7. Geography friends. Thank you for the donations, encouragements, snapchats (Katy they have made my day) and motivational texts. You are wonderful!
8. St. Andrews friends/family. (Pillow/Saz , Charlotte, Conners, Ranald and Judith, Simon and Janet, Geoff and Elaine, Jenny, Diana and Alison) Thank you for your support, whether emotionally, financially or lovely messages through mum, I am incredibly humbled by all of your kindness.
So, here goes.... AND a few extras which my wonderful friend Charli has challenged me to do... these are my top 3:
- Make friends with/ have a photo with someone dressed as a power ranger.
- Use the foil wrap as a cape and get other people to join in.
- 'Accidentally' touch someone's bum as you jog past them. Cheeky! but hey, no regrets...***
Me and my brothers love this video, and have spent the day dancing to this. whatever you're doing, be inspired, appreciate today and shake it out. Go on.
* Rockin the 'oh so sexy pink compression socks' for my tendonitis...
**To get the reference you need to watch: Bane outtakes
***Let's hope it's some hot celeb.
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