Here’s a message from Concentrix TSG Sales Director, Roger Peacock, after he successfully finished the London Marathon on Sunday.
“I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone for your sponsorship and support over the months in my fundraising for Rainbows Hospice. The 17th of April finally arrived and all my training came to fruition at the start of the 31st London Marathon. Nervous anxiety turned to youthful excitement and the pace went well for the first 12 miles or so, after that it was pretty much agony all the way!!!
The day was extremely hot with temperatures in excess of 20°c and this definitely took its toll, with runners dropping every few miles. Having reached the Embankment and the 25 mile marker, signs started to count down to the finish and finally Buck House was in view, with only one corner left and a ‘sprint’ to the finish.
I finally finished with a time of 4hrs and 39 minutes. A little longer than I would have liked, but at least I’m still walking, didn’t hit ‘the wall’ and can now tick that little challenge off the list. Having completed the run I cursed and vowed absolutely never again; however the demons may well have caught up with me and I’m now thinking about the next one – so watch this space.
As for the fundraising side of things, I am delighted to announce that overall we have raised in excess of £7,000 + Gift Aid for Rainbows. This is a fantastic amount that will make a real impact to their work and the lives of the children and families they support. The website http://www.justgiving.com/roger-peacock/ is still open and I’ve added a couple of pics if anyone wants to see how we’ve done or add their congratulations after the event.
So once again thank you for all your overwhelming support, it’s been truly motivational and there is no way I couldn’t have sustained all the winter training without everyone’s backing. Many thanks to everyone
Roger
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