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"I love the sense of satisfaction that I get when I’ve done a swimming workout or race, and know that I gave my whole being and heart to God in every moment of the swim. It’s the best worship I can offer him."

Penny Heyns

Marathon 2011

The London Marathon is one of those amazing occasions with 35,000 runners setting out intent only on finishing or breaking a time barrier. And raising so much money for charity. At the same time there are the elite raceswhich assemble a world class field.

I worked as journalist, spending the day in the media centre by Tower Bridge, watching the races on TV. I usually write for the Oxford Mail but with Mara Yamauchi injured this year, there was no local interest.

I did a report for radio -listen at Planet Sport

Edna Kipligat who finished third told me, "I am a Christian and I always pray to God to give me strength and peace of mind. In your life you need to put God first and everything then becomes clear. Whatever I do, I ask God to bless me."

Some Pictures

The Media Centre


Tower Bridge


Just one runner


Edna Kiplagat



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