LONDON MARATHON 2022: Ray completes his 23 rd in a row and the total of over £120,000.00 raised for the Kent Association for the Blind.
I have now completed my 23rd in a row and came in just over 5 hours.
Such a great atmosphere as always with the London Marathon when I once again joined in with over 40,000 other runners. Weather conditions were rainy but it keep us all cool so not too hot. As always the cheering crowds keep me going and seeing the wonderful London sights helped me get round the 26.2-mile (42k) course.
I was equally delighted from all the donations kindly received to achieve over £120,000 raised over the years in aid of the Kent Association for the Blind.
This was my 23rd consecutive London Marathon (23 in 2023). I felt good all the way around the course and thankfully did not hit the ‘wall’ and even managed to pick up pace at times. The exact time was 5:00:57 with average 11 min miles.
Equally exciting was not only getting over the finishing line but pushing nonstop and raising vital funds for the charity. Sincere thanks go to all who have contributed whether individuals or companies.
My best time was 3 hours, 23 minutes in 2002 and I have already entered the 2023 marathon. The race will return in April next year so not long before I get back onto training once again.
2023 fabulous corporate supporters including:
- Main supporter: Alcaline Transport & Aviation
- Swiss Re
- Sutton Winson
- Flint Insurance
- Aston Lark, Allianz
- Damhurst & Co
- Martello Building Consultancy.
Any further support would be appreciated or pledges for next year which are already coming in.
Further details can be found at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rayjohnson Here you will find further information and pictures.
Thanks for your help.
