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Alan runs marathon's -- lots
of them -- for charity
As well as London he has
taken part in events in Germany, Italy, Finland, USA .......
A Message
from Alan about the London Marathon
-Sunday 25th April 2010
Dear
St Martin's, Exning: St Philip
& St Etheldreda: St Nicholas, Landwade
''you people are simply
amazing'',
a Note of Thanks from
''the ever motivated and spirited Alan'', and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Thanks to
your phenomenal support, an incredible
£6,000 target will
become reality and with gift aid, over £7,000 which equates to 350 hours of love
and care, to those who wish to spend their last days at home.
Thank you all for
being part of my amazing day too, most respectable 3:51 time although a ''not
today'' day for a PB, targeting Athens in October to better my current 3:35 god
willing.
Memorable moments:
Getting soaking
wet at the start with a heavy shower,
overtaking a
telly tubby/a giraffe/Elvis/army bloke with 40lb rucksack/policeman and
fairy princess.
saw Branson at
the start with a fairy angel outfit,
being overtaken
by a ballerina at mile 24,
high-fiving the
kids along the route,
talking to other
participants/charities-quite a few came from overseas despite the Volcano
talking to the
lady from Iceland at the expo about their marathon in August-and yes the
volcano is perfectly safe.(Oh yeah!)….
and Crossing the
finish line .
for all those who
would love to have '' one of the best days of your life, give it a go '', for
yourself and others. I wholeheartedly recommend it. :-)
What
a most amazing day last for the Flora's !!
for me I ran sensibly in the temp and still pulled a very
respectable time, feel great, no blisters, bruises, niggles and best
of all surpassed my fundraising target. thanks for your support
and encouragement . +
link to
see myfun photos above
Memories
I hold are:
The start of the race, after all the
training there was no turning back.
The different live bands playing around
the course – from 2 men to 50 plus orchestras.
The Kids high fives from start to finish –
how they stood there for that long and still loved it when you
gave them 5 was amazing.
The kindness, support and generosity of
the British public from 2year olds to 82 year olds.
The sweets, drinks, ice-pops, oranges and
cakes being handed out. (Never took any cake though).
The queues before and during the race for
the toilets – found a bush before the race thankfully
The Heat – boy it was hot (Weighed myself
before and after and lost 8lbs) – who needs Weightwatchers?
Actually seeing my family and getting
encouragement from them and how proud they looked of me.
Entering Birdcage walk and up the Mall in
so much pain but not stopping – just because…..
To crossing the
finish line and breaking down with emotion of achievement
To inspire and aspire
take care, 2010 here we
come yeehaa !!
Alan Shand
His medal for the 2009
Marathon
Berlin
London 2005
London 2007
London 2009
Helsinki 2007
London 2008
London 2006
Alan has run in many events
across the world
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A Message
from Alan about the London Marathon
