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[Closed] Claire Lomas - London Marathon, but with a difference.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17988108

*Applauds*


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:16 pm
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Hat's off to both her and hubby.
AWESOME.


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:24 pm
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According to the revised rules for 2012, she didn't actually complete The London Marathon... whatever.

It was taking her around an hour to walk each mile. Hats off to her.


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:25 pm
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applauding with CFH. job well done.


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:28 pm
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Just watched her come in on Channel 4 news. Amazing. Lends everything a certain sense of perspective eh?


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:48 pm
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Fantastic effort. Well done!!


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:52 pm
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Got to admire the determination of people like Claire Lomas humbling indeed!


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:53 pm
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Awesome. Hats off to her, and to those who donated their finishing medals after Pinsent asked for some on twitter.


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:55 pm
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What was the thread about living legends? There you have one huge legend. Wish i had half of her courage


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 7:56 pm
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Definition of "marathon",

"any contest, event, or the like, of great, or greater than normal, length or duration or requiring exceptional endurance"

An outstanding performance and raising funds by Claire.

Epic fail by the London Marathon organisers as she has achieved much much more than any of the other participants at a huge personal sacrifice.

Whilst I am here my deepest sympathies to the family of Claire Squires incase anyone thinks I am overlooking that personal tragedy.


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 8:01 pm
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To be fair, Virgin did present her with the Virgin Trophy - which is reserved for people who complete special feats of endurance. And Branson did tweet his congratulations to her. (I'm not going to be cynical on this thread 🙂 )


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 8:10 pm
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I heard she received a trophy which wasn't elaborated on. So I take soem of it back, however surely she could have a medal and a trophy.

Agreed not the place to be cynical, simply a huge and heroic performance in my eyes.


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 8:27 pm
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Surely the robotic legs made it easier?

NB: 😉 x infinity


 
Posted : 08/05/2012 8:48 pm

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