I ran the first 10m perfectly, but 13m I was faltering… wondering if I could complete it. It was very hot around 18degrees. The atmosphere was great.

Through all my light-headedness and sickness, I was determined to run the last half. Getting my second wind after the sit down and dextrose energy sweets, I hit the seafront with just over 3miles left to go. I was determined to run it all. I did!

The support was fantastic. I ran through the patch of a seafront pub and they were all roaring out my name and cheering. It was fab! As I came along the promenade, I was the only runner.. a few walkers but not that near to me, I was clapped and cheered like I was the winner all the way through the 3m

Seeing the finish, only a few steps to go, over the microphone said, and Tracy Bliss from Ilford is our 7371st winner and not only was I running, I sprinted to my finish! I was so fast over the finish the photographer had to ask me to slow down and stop to take a photo.

OH was waiting for me, but having stood by the finish for 2hrs, just turned away wondering if he’d missed me…. heard my name… and did miss me comng through the finish. We had a ‘finisher’s’ kiss through the wired gate, then I told him… I was sick.. for some reason said I should have told him before he kissed me!

Done and dusted. A great day out. Extremely pleased I’ve done it. Yes, I do wish I would have done it better, but I am pleased I didn’t give up! That, for me, is an achievement in itself.

Thanks to OH (who got me into this!) and Son who’s put up with my moans and groans and accompanied me cycling on some runs, to Dan Powell at CLIC Sargent for his support in my raising money… and to everyone that sponsored me and believed in me.