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Mumsnet at the Marathon

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AmyMumsnet · 11/04/2014 12:07

Don't worry folks, we haven't suddenly turned into superwomen and made a last-minute entry into the London Marathon.

We will, however, be there on the day to show our support for the largest single annual fundraising event in the world - and the people that have put in months of training to take part and raise money for a good cause.

We'll be providing live coverage from the Marathon on our Twitter page @mumsnettowers.

Let us know who you're supporting and which charity they're running for (or indeed if you're participating!) and we'll give them a shout-out on our Twitter feed during the big day.

I'll be there supporting MrAmyMumsnet who is running to raise money for Target Ovarian Cancer. Do come and say hello if we cross paths.

Best of luck to you all!

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stella69x · 11/04/2014 17:03

Forgot to say his name is Greg Clark.

stella69x · 11/04/2014 17:02

My boss is running for the Lighthouse Club, a construction industry charity supporting those in the construction industry who have been injured or become ill and cannot work.

SweetestThing · 11/04/2014 16:59

If any Mumsnetters want to come to the Runners World cheer point at Mile 17 (Mudchute), the champagne corks will be popping from 10.30 onwards :)

I can vouch for the restorative powers of a glass of fizzy at Mile 17 - the remaining 9.2 miles will fly by - so no matter what side of the barrier you are, it's highly recommended!

MyNameIsJane · 11/04/2014 16:18

Good luck to all those who are running and I wish you the fastest of times and an absence of pain!

MyNameIsJane · 11/04/2014 16:16

My husband is Lee Haslett and he is raising money for XLP Research Trust - to fund research into a condition which my friend lost two of her sons to.

We're very proud. He's only been in serious training since December!

curiousgeorgie · 11/04/2014 12:58

My best friend Carina is running for the Marsden as they've been treating her mums terminal cancer and have been amazing.

abitofanangrybird · 11/04/2014 12:22

Fabulous. Would you please give my mum a mention - she'll be setting off on the marathon at 10am on Sunday. It's Lynda Aldridge, and it'll be her first ever marathon at the age of 64. She's running for Pilgrim's Hospice in Kent, in memory of her identical twin sister Sue who died of breast cancer. Mum had breast cancer at the same time, but survived. Thank you.

Joules68 · 11/04/2014 12:15

I'm running next year for Leonard Cheshire Disability but looking out for Amy who is running for them this year