Quotes from last year's charity runners
Here are some personal accounts and race day experiences from past Flora London Marathon participants who ran for charities.
‘Thank you for your support over the weekend in London. The back-up and support which you provided from the start of the training right up until crossing the finishing line in London has been second to none. Thank you for making my dream of running the London Marathon come true – go Guide Dogs!’
Paul Chapman, Bournemouth
‘Thank you so much for all your support on race day. It was so great to get lots of cheers for the Guide Dogs along the course, and to be met and guided (bag carried!) to the GD reception at the end was just fantastic. My family couldn't believe the royal treatment and were also most impressed! Thanks again for all the support and the reception on Sunday. It was great!’
Nik Pilbrow, London
‘When you run the Flora London Marathon for charity, take everything that you have ever heard about the marathon experience, double it, and you are somewhere near the true sense of achievement.’
Peter Roberts, Plymouth
‘It was a fantastic experience – and it was great when I saw someone else running in a National Autistic Society vest: I'd catch them up and have a chat – it made me feel like part of a team!’
Daphne Hall, Bristol
‘A great experience that I will never forget. So proud to have helped the National Autistic Society. Thank you for the overwhelming support I received.’
Geoff Hurst, Hampshire
‘Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to run the marathon. It was an amazing day from start to finish. The emotional highs and lows were incredible. The support throughout was brilliant, especially the Anthony Nolan gang at all the different spots. Sincere thanks again.’
R Sagoo, London
