The marathon runners proudly display their medals in front of the Grayshott Millennium Sculpture Monday 24th April

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James Best	Leukaemia CARE provides vital care and support to all those whose lives are affected by leukaemia and allied blood disorders. Its work extends to the welfare of families and carers as well as that of sufferers themselves by providing care and support to all those in need.	My run on sunday was my second marathon and not my last it was my best time to date which was 3hrs 44mins.with the gift aid I have raised so far £4750 Please visit my just giving webpage and make a pledge or sponsor me online www.justgiving.com/jamesbest

Ian Byers

The Stroke Association is a registered national charity solely concerned with stroke. We aim to reduce strokes through research and health education and also help and support people and their families who have been affected by stroke through our Community Services.

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James Campbell-Clause

White Lodge Centre supports disabled children, adults and their families in the Surrey area by providing a range of services. Its specialist centre offers therapies, nursery education for children with Cerebal Palsy, family support services for disabled children/young people and a resource centre, where disabled adults can socialise, learn new skills and access therapies.

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Sam Gray

The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity which supports people affected by Huntington's disease They also provide information and advice to families, friends and health care professionals whose task it is to support Huntington's disease families.

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Jo Harris

CRY is a Christian charity dedicated to caring for disadvantaged, destitute and suffering children, young people and their families. CRY aims to rescue and restore young lives broken by poverty, oppression, exclusion and abuse and to provide appropriate opportunities for a better future.

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Annick Hollins Number of London Marathons : 4 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) Personal best : 2005 - 4:30:29 Flora London Marathon 2006 - 4:42:38 Ah! Long story but basically started training December and then end of Feb picked up throat infection which just would not shift. Carried on doing light training for first three weeks, then decided to do Fleet ½ marathon - kill or cure - and it killed! No running for next three weeks. Managed skiing for first week of April so was getting some exercise and basically went for my first run 10 days before the marathon. That was dreadful, 5 miles of lots of walking, but tried a 12 mile run on Easter Saturday - better, feeling more positive. Did an 18 mile run on Easter Monday - 6 days before marathon, not ideal, but hey, you only live once, and decided that that had gone well enough for me to do the Marathon the following weekend. Then just to add to my woes, I put my back out on the Tuesday! Really for me it was a miracle that I got to the start line, let alone made it all the way round to the finish, and only 12 minutes slower than last year. My most remembered moment:- Well, apart from finishing, and seeing my family at 13 miles, it was along the embankment, getting the crowds watching on the bridges to wave, clap and cheer - it was the most amazing feeling seeing them respond to my waves and shouts - just fantastic, they make it all the more worthwhile. Also running into the Mall with Robbie Williams blasting through my headphones - live at Knebworth singing Let Me Entertain You - timed to perfection and ABSOLUTELY PURE MAGIC! Worst moment:- around 6 miles when I realised that I had gone off too fast at the start and that I was really in trouble. Got to 16 miles and then ran/walked to 21 miles when I was able to pick up the pace to the finish. My worst sore spots:- two toes each with a blister. Already working on the training plan for next year! Marathon tips:- total commitment - the more training you do, but without overdoing it, the better your marathon day will be. Four years ago my training consisted of me just doing slow plodding runs out on the road. I have since learnt that to go faster I need to incorporate hill work, speed work and strength work. This has all helped me improve my times tremendously. Joining Haslemere Border AC has also improved my running without a doubt, and they helped me stay positive through my illness, and kept going my belief that I would still be able to do this year's marathon. Also, in the build up to a marathon, it is very important to participate in other races - this gives you an insight into what it will be like on "the day" - there is quite a difference from running on your own around lanes that you know to running with hundreds or thousands of people on a course that you don?t know. Getting to know the race route also helps psychologically. Family support is also incredibly important - without their support training for a marathon would be impossible. Sponsorship raised:- I have raised just over £1000 for Tabitha UK, which I am delighted with as I was aiming for £600. Annick Hollins

Darren Light

Dreams Come True is a nationwide charity that aims to lift the spirits of seriously and terminally ill children by enabling them to fulfil their most treasured dreams, which can be as varied as a child's imagination.

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